subject: Playstation 3 Repair Basic Troubleshooting And Alternative [print this page] The world of gaming has come a long way in the last decade or so. Not so long ago, video games were defined by games such as Mario, Contra, and Tetris; today, thanks to technological advancements, we can experience games with true to life animation and exhilarating effects. When we talk about top end gaming, Playstation 3 has redefined the boundaries of the genre. However, as with any other electronic gadget, Playstation 3 may also give you some technical troubles in operation. Whenever there is any malfunction in this gaming console, it notifies the user by a blinking light; an issue many Playstation 3 users must have experienced. Before giving your Playstation 3 to a service centre, it is highly recommended that you try some basic troubleshooting.
When you experience a problem with your Playstation 3, first of all check if the console has overheated. If so, keep it turned off till the time it cools down completely and start the console. If this doesnt work, check the cables. Many times it has been observed that people face issues with their Playstation due to lose cables. Make sure all the cables are properly plugged in and there are no loose points of contact. If this doesnt work as well, remove the hard disk of the console and put it back in. If none of these work, it means that your Playstation requires repair and you need to give it to a service centre.
Sony service centers charge somewhere about $150 to $300 for playstation 3 repair, and even the turnaround time may be up to 6 week. And for an avid gamer, waiting for this long may be a matter of concern. To deal with such situations, you may avail the services of online electronic service centers. These service centers perform all types of electronic jobs; hence, no matter whether you are looking for Playstation 3 repair or cell phone repair, these centers are sure to serve all your electronic repair requirements. They charge much lower than company-owned service centers and the same can be said about their turnaround time.
