Subject:
Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3) game console
Guide focus:
Changing NAT type 3 to NAT type 2 plus full PS3 repair and modification training
Product type:
Digital PDF repair guide / complete PS3 training course
Console generations covered:
All common PS3 hardware revisions referenced for repair
Intended readers:
PS3 owners with no special technical knowledge or tools
Skill level:
Beginner-friendly; all procedures use common tools and supplies
Also useful for:
Technicians who want to repair PS3 units as a paid service
Scope:
More than a repair guide - a complete training course on the PS3
Cost savings:
Under $10 versus $100-$200 per third-party repair visit
Success rate:
99% of common problems are easily solved using the manual
Proven results:
Has helped thousands of owners fix their consoles themselves
Disassembly:
Full PS3 console and controller disassembly instructions
Power issues:
Beep and blinking red light fix; mystery of the blinking PS3
Blu-Ray drive:
Blu-Ray lens cleaning and dirt removal procedures
Disc reading:
Fix CD/DVD reading errors and discs not playing
HDMI problems:
PS3 HDMI problem and fix; switching HDMI to composite
Video faults:
No display and display/video output fixes
Controllers:
Bluetooth controller issues and controller problem fixes
Disc tray:
Discs not ejecting; tray won't open after being dropped
Freezing:
Console freeze, freezing games and movies
Error codes:
Sony PS3 error code reference
Hard drive:
3.5-inch SATA HDD mod and HDD replacement mini-guide
Storage:
USB flash memory and external USB hard drive use
Controllers:
Controller light mods, extra buttons, button contacts, PS360 hybrid
Accessories:
Charging station headset mod; adding IR remote control
Firmware:
Firmware version check bypass (Linux and Windows); SIMPLEDNS bypass
Demo mode:
PS3 demonstration mode unlock code
NAT change:
How to change from NAT type 3 to NAT type 2
Lag switch:
How to make a lag switch
Media servers:
Set up media servers; stream AVI files via Tversity
File transfer:
Transfer files from PC via WMP11/Nero; copy from iPod to PS3
Audio:
Connect PS3 to PC speakers
Blu-Ray media:
Decrypt Blu-Ray movies, unique volume keys, play without disk, HD-DVD to Blu-Ray conversion
Remote play:
PS3 remote play on-the-go
Linux installs:
Fedora Core 5/6, Yellow Dog Linux 5.0, Ubuntu 7.04 and other OS installs
Linux setup:
Partitioning, Kboot GUI, uninstalling, Wi-Fi, UPnP media server, Mplayer, VLC, WinXP emulation
PSN accounts:
Create different region and Japanese PSN accounts
PSN content:
Game sharing, demos download, PlayStation Store on PC, no-update online access
Backups:
PS2/PSX game play and swap methods, PS2 backup play, jaggy graphics semi-fix
Extras:
Parental controls, game saves download and install, 20 ways to get the most out of your PS3
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
Console Technology Covered
Blu-Ray:
Blu-Ray playback, cleaning, decryption and media procedures
Networking:
NAT type 3 to NAT type 2 change, lag switch, remote play
Storage:
HDD replacement, 3.5-inch SATA mod, USB and external drive support
Operating systems:
Linux installation (Fedora, Yellow Dog, Ubuntu) and Other OS boot
HDMI / video:
HDMI troubleshooting and output conversion
Console Care and Wear Items
Laser cleaning:
Step-by-step Blu-Ray lens cleaning procedure
Common wear items:
Blu-Ray lens degradation, thermal faults causing red light, worn controller contacts
Diagnostic mode:
How to enter PS3 diagnostic mode
Firmware upkeep:
How to update your PS3 firmware
Voltage:
Voltage adjustment procedures
