| Fixing a broken PS3 can be an expensive proposition | | | | 2) Various screwdrivers. Some of the screwdrivers |
| if you are no longer covered by a warranty. You can | | | | you may need, depending on the problem you are |
| expect to pay well over $100 just to have the PS3 | | | | trying to fix, include a torx screwdriver, and phillips |
| looked at by Sony technicians, not to mention extra | | | | head screw driver and a small flathead screw driver. |
| charges in labor and parts if serious repairs are | | | | 3) Blu-ray lens cleaner. Cleaning your blu-ray lens can |
| needed. For this reason, many PS3 owners are | | | | clear up many disc reading issues. |
| becoming interested in learning how to troubleshoot | | | | 4) A good PS3 home repair guide. There are several |
| and fix basic PS3 problems themselves at home. | | | | home repair guides on the market which can help |
| Fortunately, most common PS3 problems can be | | | | walk you through all the steps for disassembling, |
| fixed if you have the right knowledge and tools. Here | | | | troubleshooting and repairing your PS3 at home. |
| are some of the basic supplies you may need to fix | | | | 5) Patience. Working with electronics can be |
| your PS3 yourself at home: | | | | frustrating at times, so make sure you choose a time |
| 1) Compressed air. Overheating issues can be caused | | | | to make the repairs when you are not rushed and |
| by dust build up inside the unit, and a can of | | | | can concentrate well. Also, you should make sure the |
| compressed air can be used to blow some of the | | | | area you are doing your repairs in is clean and well |
| dust out of the machine and help it run cooler. | | | | lighted. |