subject: How To Fix A Playstation 3 That Freezes [print this page] Got a Playstation 3 that freezes everytime you want to play? Want to get rid of the freezing problems? You've got 2 ways to do this. You either send over you PS3 to Sony, or you will actually fix the troubleshooter by yourself with the use of a repair guide!
But first, let me give you some tips.
1) Restart your console.
2) Check for loose cables.
3) Unplug all cables,(not the power cord) and get them back in.
4) Take out your hard-drive, and put it back in. (Needs to be
repeated for 2-3 times)
Didn't work? Then check out the options that you've got left!
Fix my Playstation 3 that freezes by Sony?
This sounds like a great idea... right? Well, it's not! Want to know why? This is because of the price tag that's on it, and because of the time it takes. Let me be a little more specific on this,
When you do this, you will have to pay Sony $150 for the repairs. But, this is only necessarily if your warranty has been expired. Another downside is that the waiting time is really long. You will have to wait for weeks before you can get your console back. Mostly this is 2 weeks, but I've heard lots of stories from people who had to wait for more than 1 month!
Fix my Playstation 3 that freezes by... Myself with the use of a repair guide?
This is actually the best option that you've got if you want a cheap, fast and an easy repair. When you want to do this, it's highly recommended to use a Ps3 repair guide. This manual will give you step by step instruction on how to fix the freezing problems. Also, it contains detailed photo's.
When you do this, you don't have to pay $150 for the repairs, and you don't have to wait for weeks to get your console back either. It's high likely that you will fix your console within 1 day, or even within 1 hour! It's done before many times, so why can't you do it either?
Best way to fix my Playstation 3 that freezes is...?
The best way to get rid of the freezing problems, is to actually give your Ps3 the repairs it need by yourself. As I've said before, if you want to do this, it's highly recommended to use a PS3 Repair Guide.