Intended users:
DIY owners and hobbyists with no special technical knowledge
Skill required:
None - all procedures use common tools and supplies
Secondary audience:
Technicians who want to offer paid PS3 repair services
Cost savings:
Fix your PS3 yourself and save the $100-$200 typical third-party repair fee per visit
Guided process:
Walks through the repair process from start to finish with pictures, diagrams, and detailed step-by-step instructions
Coverage:
Solves roughly 99% of common PS3 problems
Extra content:
More than a repair guide - a complete training course on the PS3
Page count:
Over 300 pages with pictures and diagrams
Manual type:
Step-by-step repair, modification, and training guide
Delivery:
Instant digital download
Repairs:
Common faults: no display, disks not ejecting, freezing, red light blinking, controller issues
Modifications:
HDD upgrades, controller mods, IR remote, USB storage, firmware bypasses
Media:
Blu-Ray decryption, video, audio, streaming, and connections
Operating systems:
Linux installation (Fedora, Yellow Dog, Ubuntu) and uninstall
Repairs and Troubleshooting
Power / no display:
Display and video fixes, HDMI problem and fix
Blinking red light:
Beep and blinking red light fix; the mystery of the blinking PS3
Disc drive:
Clean the PS3 laser, fix CD/DVD reading errors, fix Blu-Ray discs not playing, fix discs not ejecting, fix stuck tray after drop
Error codes:
Sony PS3 error code reference
Audio / noise:
Fix clicking and squeezing sounds
Controllers:
Bluetooth controller issue fixes and controller disassembly
Networking problems:
Diagnosis and fixes included
Diagnostic mode:
How to enter PS3 diagnostic mode
Voltage:
Voltage adjustment procedures
Console disassembly:
Full Sony PlayStation 3 disassembly guide
Controller disassembly:
Sony PS3 controller disassembly
HDD work:
HDD replacement mini-guide and 3.5-inch SATA HDD mod
Upgrade guidance:
Assembly and reassembly steps covered in detail
Storage mods:
3.5-inch SATA HDD mod, USB flash memory and external USB hard drive use
Controller mods:
Controller light mod (two versions), extra buttons, button contacts, PS360 hybrid controller build
Accessories:
Adding IR remote control, charging station headset mod
Firmware mods:
Firmware version check bypass (Linux and Windows), demonstration mode unlock code, SIMPLEDNS bypass
Blu-Ray decryption:
Decrypt Blu-Ray movies with a PS3 without keys
Blu-Ray extras:
Unique volume keys, media links, playing Blu-Ray movies without disc
Video conversion:
Convert HD-DVD to Blu-Ray on PS3, create HD-MPG from HD-TS
Streaming:
Set up media servers, stream AVI via Tversity, transfer files via WMP11/Nero
Storage integration:
Get PS3 to recognize external hard drives, copy files from PC or iPod
Audio:
Connect PS3 to PC speakers
Network settings:
Change NAT type 3 to NAT type 2, make a lag switch, remote play on-the-go
PlayStation Network:
PSN game sharing, create different-region PSN accounts, Japanese demos, access store without updating
Linux installation:
Fedora Core 5/6, Yellow Dog Linux 5.0, Ubuntu 7.04 and variants, partitioning, kboot GUI
Linux applications:
Mplayer, VLC, SNES9x, UPnP media server, Wi-Fi setup under YDL
Linux removal:
Uninstalling Linux from PS3
Other OS:
Install other operating systems, emulate WinXP under Linux
Backward Compatibility and Extras
PS2 / PS1 games:
PS3 swap method to play PS2 and PSX games, play PS2 backups, anti-jaggies semi-fix
Downloads:
Homebrew loaders, Linux distros, utilities, firmware updates, drivers, proof-of-concept exploits, game saves
General use:
Parental controls how-to, 20 ways to get the most out of your PS3, RAM locations on Resistance, 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
Console Technology Covered
Blu-Ray playback:
Blu-Ray movie playback, decryption without keys, unique volume keys, media links
Display outputs:
HDMI and composite output configuration and switching
Networking:
Wi-Fi, NAT type configuration, media servers, remote play, PSN access
Storage:
3.5-inch SATA HDD replacement, USB flash and external hard drive support
Controller connectivity:
Bluetooth controller pairing and troubleshooting
Operating systems:
Fedora, Yellow Dog, Ubuntu Linux installation; WinXP emulation under Linux
Laser maintenance:
How to clean the PS3 Blu-Ray laser to fix reading errors
Common wear items:
Blu-Ray lens dirt and degradation, disc tray mechanisms, thermal-related freezing and red light faults
Preventive checks:
Disc reading issues reported after firmware 1.5 upgrade; keep firmware updates deliberate and informed
Drive care:
Fix tray that will not open after the console is dropped
Storage upgrades:
HDD replacement and 3.5-inch SATA upgrade mini-guide
System hygiene:
Cleaning, disassembly, and reassembly procedures to keep the console running
