Want to know what is even more frustrating than having a broken down ps3? I can think of a couple of things.

I can think of a couple of things. How about the month you’ll have to wait for it to come back if you send it out for a fix?

And how about paying $150 or so for those repairs, after all this cost you in the first place.

If you are experiencing hardware issues with your ps3 the chances are it is fixable at home and by you. With the right guide, of course.

So, now you have 2 questions; what are common hardware problems, (hint – most have to do with heat). and what is in a good guide – what should one look for?

First, the problems. The following list covers the most common ps3, hardware related, repairs needed, and all are:

1. YLOD (the yellow light of death)

2. flashing red light

3. freezing up issues

4. red screen

5. error codes

6. not reading discs

Sadly, these are somewhat common, with gamers who play a lot. Do you know anyone who still owns a ps3, that doesn’t play a lot? But, there are fixes, and you can do them.

Second, the guide. What should one look for in a guide? There is much a guide can offer, but these 3 are what I consider a must:

1. Clear Videos
Videos should be step by step and actually cover each step. The beginner doesn’t have the benefit of habits developed by experience. When experienced persons write instructions they tend to leave things out that seem to them so basic they are sure everyone already knows them. Beginners don’t. Clear, understandable, step by step videos are important.

2. Simple tools
The guide should not call for other than common tools that most households already have. You don’t want to go out and buy some odd ball item you will either lose, or never need again!

3.Covers common problems
Your guide needs to offer ways to repair the common hardware problems mentioned above. And, of course, the fixes recommended in the guide must be permanent fixes, if at all possible. You don’t want this problem to repeat.

With a good guide, rarely will repairs take you much more than an hour. Even if you are a non-technical beginner.

I felt great knowing I had fixed my YOLD problems myself. In fact, I was so pleased with having saved instead of spending a bundle more, I bought a new game!

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The website www.ps3legend.org is full of information that will be of interest to you. Including the guide I used. I recommend this one because of the points above, but, also, for the 24/7 support staff. They are right there when you need them.CLICK HERE to go there, now.