subject: Your Options To Fix The Ps3 Flashing Red Light [print this page] So you have the PS3 flashing red lightSo you have the PS3 flashing red light. That sucks because, now, your PS3 is a giant paper weight. But you aren't the only one. Thousands of others victims after spending hundreds of dollars on what they hoped would be a good, reliable gaming console have experienced these problems.
What really causes these red light issues and how can you solve them?
Many of these issues are caused by heat. You see as the PS3 works it generated a lot of heat. Over time this heat may damage connections, wires and other components. This eventually stops the PS3 from functioning, giving you the red or yellow light.
PS3 flashing red light fix
You basically have 2 options for fixing your PS3:
1)Send it to Sony
Pros of doing this:
The manufacturer will be repairing it, their technicians should be skilled in repairing these problems
You will get a 3 month warranty when you get it back
Cons:
This will cost you about $150, unless your PS3 is still under warranty
you will have to wait 6 weeks to get it back
you will lose your HDD memory (Sony wipes the data from the hard drive)
2)Fix it yourself
Caution - For those whose PS3 are still under warranty the best option may be to send it to Sony for repairs since opening the case voids your warranty.
Most people can fix the PS3 flashing red light by themselves, all they need is a good repair guide
What makes a good PS3 repair guide?
A good repair guide will teach you step-by-step how to safely and quickly fix your PS3. It should also allow you to do these repairs using common household items so that you will not have to spend extra money buying materials. Additionally it should have lots of pictures and maybe some videos so that it is easier to understand the steps in the guide.
