subject: Fix the PS3 Red Screen -Tips [print this page] Have you fallen to the PS3 red screen of death? That sucks especially seeing that Sony will charge you around $150, if your warranty has run out.So what can you do to get a PS3 red screen fix? Well you can try one of the tips below!
Tips to Get a PS3 Red Screen Fix
Check for any loose cables if you find any push them back in
Unplug all the cables but the power cord, then plug them back in
Take out the hard drive and put it back in (Instructionsto do this is in the user's manual)
Try resetting the console's settings- Place the console in standby mode, press and hold the power button for 5 seconds until it beeps twice
If none of those things work, you have a more serious problem. In order to get a PS3 red screen fix, you are left with two options:
1) Send you console to Sony for repairs
2) Get a good PS3 repair guide and fix the PS3 red screen yourself
Send your PS3 to Sony- This is a good idea if your console is under warranty since Sony shouldn't charge you for a PS3 red screen fix and if you open your console, you will void the warranty. However if your warranty has expired then you will be charged $150 - half the price of a new slim! Also everyone who sends their console to Sony, (whether under warranty or not), will have to wait 4-6 weeks to get their PS3 back. Additionally it will come back with its memory wiped...there goes your saves, music, videos, etc.
Fix the PS3 yourself- The cheaper and faster for a person whose console is out of warranty is to get a good PS3 repair guide to get a PS3 red screen fix. Many good guides cost under $50 and offer things like:
-step by step instructions with pictures and videos so even those who have never dealt with electronics can understand what to do
-some sort of support (email support, members' area or both) so you can ask for help if you encounter difficulties when trying to fix the console
-money back guarantee so you can get your money back if it doesn't work.
Also some PS3 repair guides also allow you to retain you PS3 hard disc data!
If forking over half the cost of a new slim and waiting 4-6 weeks to get your console back from Sony isn't for you. Then you need to get a goodPS3 repair guide to get a PS3 red screen fix otherwise you risk damaging your PS3 further. So get a good PS3 repair guide and fix the PS3 yourself!
