PlayStation 3 repair: make it faster and easier

Since the launch of PS3, the praise and complaints have never let up. While it brings great audiovisual enjoyment to gamers, it also brings problems due to its imperfect design. The most reported issues are YLOD (yellow light of death), freezing, no disk reading, no video, etc. Therefore, it is important for all PS3 gamers to know some basic PlayStation 3 repair skills.

If your PS3 doesn’t work properly, you can of course choose to return your console to Sony for fixing for PlayStation 3. Please note that you need to pack the unit carefully and safely for shipping. Of course, this option will cost you a lot of money and also 4-6 weeks of waiting.

But for an avid gamer like me, I can’t stand the long boring life without PS3. How to fix my PS3 faster? Lots of remedies regarding PlayStation 3 repair have been given by many of the frequent PS3 gamers on blogs and forums. Let me list how to quickly fix PlayStation 3 by yourself here…

1. To freeze, press the power button for at least ten seconds to turn off the console. Wait more than 20 minutes, and then turn it back on.

2. For PlayStation 3 red light solution, your PS3 is overheating. Turn off the system and allow it to cool down completely. Make sure the vents on your PS3 are clear and that there are no other electronic components that generate heat around it.

3. For discs that do not play, check the quality of the DVD or disc you are trying to play. Make sure there are no debris or damage on it. And it is able to be played on your PS3. Some discs may require display options that PS3 cannot provide.

4. For ps3 network connection problems, please check the Ethernet connection to your router. Make sure that all cables are correctly and firmly connected at both ends.

5. If there is no video, check the video settings. Make sure they are compatible with the PS3. Otherwise, disconnect all other components. Press the power button for about five seconds to restore standard video.

6. For all possible problems, choose a good ps3 repair manual. Make sure that you provide step by step instructions not only with words, but also with videos. Rob Sheffield’s PS3 Light Repair Guide is reported to be a good option for PlayStation 3 repair.