Target audience:
DIY owners and anyone wanting to repair a PS3 without technical background
Key advantage:
Step-by-step instructions with pictures; no special tools or technical knowledge required
Savings:
Fix problems yourself for under $10 instead of $100-$200 per third-party repair visit
Content volume:
Over 300 pages of information with pictures
Structure:
Complete training course on the PS3, walking through repairs start to finish
Success rate:
Solves approximately 99% of common problems
Extra content:
Modifications, media, networking, Linux installation and much more
Manual type:
Step-by-step repair guide and training course
Delivery method:
Instant digital download
Page count:
Over 300 pages
Illustrations:
Countless pictures, diagrams and detailed step descriptions
Scope:
Repairs, modifications, media setup, networking, firmware and Linux installation
Disassembly:
Full PS3 console and controller disassembly instructions
Power faults:
Beep and blinking red light fix; blinking console diagnosis
Optical drive:
Blu-Ray lens cleaning, disc reading errors, blue disc playback problems
Tray issues:
CD tray won't open after being dropped; discs not ejecting
Display:
No display fix, HDMI problem and fix, display/video fixes, HDMI to composite switching
Controllers:
Bluetooth controller issues, button contacts, extra buttons, light mods
Audio:
Clicking/squeezing sounds, voltage adjustment, connecting PS3 to PC speakers
Error codes:
Complete Sony PS3 error code reference
Diagnostic mode:
How to enter diagnostic mode
Storage:
3.5" SATA HDD mod, HDD replacement mini-guide, external USB hard drive use
Remote:
Adding IR remote control to the PS3
Blu-Ray:
Decrypt Blu-Ray movies without keys, unique volume keys, play movies without disc
Media:
Media server setup, streaming AVI via Tversity, HD-MPG creation from HD-TS
File transfer:
PC to PS3 via WMP11/Nero, iPod music/video transfer, game save installation
Firmware:
Firmware version check bypass (Linux/Windows), SIMPLEDNS bypass, demonstration mode unlock
NAT settings:
How to change from NAT type 3 to NAT type 2
Networking tools:
Lag switch construction, SIMPLE DNS usage, remote play on-the-go
PSN access:
Game sharing, creating Japanese and other region PSN accounts, downloading demos
Linux:
Fedora Core 5/6, Ubuntu 7.04, Yellow Dog Linux 5.0 installation and uninstallation
Linux media:
Mplayer and VLC installation, UPnP media server setup, Wi-Fi with YDL
PS2 compatibility:
PS2/PS1 playback fixes, SWAP method, playing PS2 backups
Downloads:
Homebrew loaders, utilities, firmware updates, drivers, proof-of-concept exploits
Tools required:
Common tools and supplies only; no special equipment needed
Replacement parts:
Guidance on laser cleaning, HDD replacement and controller contact repair
Part sourcing:
N/A - not specified in the guide
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
HDMI output:
HDMI problem fixes and switching from HDMI to composite
Networking:
Wi-Fi, NAT type changes, media streaming, remote play
Bluetooth:
PS3 Bluetooth controller issue diagnosis and repair
Operating systems:
Full Linux installation guide (Fedora, Ubuntu, Yellow Dog)
Optical lens:
How to clean the PS3 Blu-Ray laser lens
Common failures:
Blu-Ray lens wear, HDMI faults, controller Bluetooth issues, disc reading errors
Storage upkeep:
HDD replacement and upgrade procedures
Firmware:
How to update your Sony PS3 firmware
