Target audience:
DIY owners and technicians with no special technical knowledge
Skill level required:
Beginner friendly - all procedures use common tools and supplies
Cost advantage:
Under $10 for the guide versus $100-$200 per third-party repair visit
Savings per repair:
Over $100 saved each time per person
Proven results:
Helped thousands of users fix common PS3 problems themselves
Content depth:
Over 300 pages with pictures and diagrams
Instruction style:
Step-by-step instructions from start to finish
Problem coverage:
Covers the most common problems, about 99% of issues are easily solved
Extra value:
Complete training course, much more than just a repair guide
Blu-ray lens cleaning:
Step-by-step lens cleaning procedure for disc reading errors
Blu-ray disc not playing:
Diagnosis and fix for discs not playing
Disc reading errors:
Fix CD/DVD reading errors
Disc not ejecting:
Fix for tray that will not open after being dropped
Beep and red light:
Fix for beep and blinking red light faults
Blinking console:
The mystery of the blinking PS3 explained and repaired
No display:
Display and video fixes including HDMI problems
HDMI issues:
PlayStation 3 HDMI problem and fix
HDMI to composite:
How to change from HDMI to composite easier
Error codes:
Sony PS3 error codes reference
Freezing faults:
Fix freezing games and movies, console freeze
Drive noises:
Fix clicking and squeezing sounds
Controller issues:
Bluetooth controller problems and fixes
Diagnostic mode:
How to enter diagnostic mode
Voltage adjustment:
Adjust voltage procedures
Disassembly and Modifications
Console disassembly:
Full Sony PlayStation 3 disassembly guide
Controller disassembly:
Sony PS3 controller disassembly
HDD replacement:
PS3 HDD replacement mini-guide and 3.5 inch SATA HDD mod
Controller mods:
Light mod, extra buttons, button contacts, PS360 controller hybrid
Other mods:
IR remote control addition, charging station headset mod
Firmware:
Firmware version check bypass and how to update your PS3
Linux:
Install Fedora Core, Yellow Dog Linux, Ubuntu; partitioning, uninstall, Wi-Fi setup, Mplayer and VLC installation
Media servers:
Set up media servers and stream AVI files via Tversity
File transfer:
Transfer files from PC or iPod to PS3 via WMP11 or Nero
External drives:
Get PS3 to recognize external hard drive and USB flash memory
Audio:
Connect PS3 to PC speakers
Networking:
Change NAT type 3 to NAT type 2, make a lag switch, remote play
PSN:
Game sharing, region accounts, Japanese demos, store access
Blu-ray media:
Blu-ray decryption, unique volume keys, HD-DVD to Blu-ray conversion
Technical Depth and Extras
Depth:
Beginner to advanced - each step described in detail with pictures
Downloads section:
Homebrew loaders, Linux builds, utilities, firmware updates, drivers, exploits, game saves
PS2/PS1 on PS3:
Swap method to play PS2 and PSX games, jagginess semi-fix
Extras:
Parental controls how-to, 20 ways to get the most out of your PS3, BIOS flash diagram
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
Blu-ray playback:
Fix Blu-ray discs not playing, play Blu-ray movies without disc
Media streaming:
Stream AVI via Tversity, set up UPnP media server, HD-MPG creation
Networking:
NAT type 3 to type 2, lag switch, remote play on-the-go
External storage:
USB flash memory and external hard drive recognition
Alternate OS:
Full Linux installation coverage including Fedora, Yellow Dog, Ubuntu
Controller tech:
Bluetooth controller fixes, light mods, extra buttons
