Any issues with a Playstation can be taken care of by getting a PS3 repair manual. There are actually a lot of PS3 repair guides on the market but they all vary greatly in price and quality. Its important to know what to look for when deciding which one to get. Here are a few tips to help you in your search. All repair guides need to come with pictures and illustrations. Sometimes just reading how to do something is not enough. Pictures should be readily available to you along with the instructions. Even if you don't need them it's always good to double check your work and be sure that you have done the right thing. Some good guides even come with repair videos to watch that make the whole process even easier.
Be sure to get a PS3 repair guide that has a money-back guarantee. This way if you do end up with guide that is poorly put together, you can get your money back. This also guarantees your success. If you're not able to complete the repairs then they will refund your money. Most sites offer a 60 day guarantee which is pretty good.
The next thing to check for is customer support. A good repair guide should come with online support that you can talk to. There is always a good chance that you could get confused on one of the steps and need to talk to someone who knows what to do. The guide could be perfect but having extra support is always a good idea. Many sites have a support email system and a select few have phone support or online chat support. A good repair guide also tells you how to avoid any and all issues in the future. Cheaper guides will only give you enough information to fix the current problem or bypass it. But what's to stop that issue from coming up again? Or a new issue? Good maintenance is the key to keeping your PS3 running smoothly for a long time. All quality guides should have this information available.
All in all, you will save a ton of money by getting a PS3 repair guide rather than packing up your system and sending it to Sony. Repair costs by Sony could cost in the upwards of $150 and that does not include your shipping and handling costs! Of course we have to mention the wait time.. you're looking at a 3 week wait at the very least. Why not do the repairs yourself in the comfort of your home? You can complete it in a few hours and be back to playing your PS3 in no time!