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So your PS3 is acting up, and you are not sure what to do? Usually you have one of three options: 1) If the unit is still under warranty, return it for repairs. Cost: Nearly free of charge, although you may have to pay some shipping costs. 2) If your unit is beyond the original warranty period, take it or send it to an authorized (or even unauthorized) PS3 repair facility. You can expect even basic repairs. Cost: upwards of $100. 3) Fix the PS3 yourself at home. Some common issues with a PS3 such as display problems, the blinking yellow light issue, red flashing lights and overheating can be easily fixed at home with the right knowledge. Cost: Free if it is a simple fix, or you can pay about $30 for an at home PS3 repair guide that can give you the information and techniques needed to fix more advanced PS3 problems at home. For this article, I am going to focus on some of the easy at home fixes you can do yourself. These are the simplest at home fixes available. For more advanced fixes, you really need to read a professional PS3 repair guide. Blinking Red Light Overheating can often cause the blinking red light, although it can also signal a problem with the hard drive itself. Try ventilating the unit and also re-setting the hard drive by removing and then reinstalling it carefully into the PS3. Blinking Yellow Light A blinking yellow light often signals some kind of hardware error that may be serious, or it can be something simple such as a loose cable. First try checking all cables and connections to and from your PS3, and turning the unit off and on again. This a simple but often effective technique that can fix many different PS3 problems. PS3 Freezing Freezing is often caused by dust buildup and PS3 overheating issues. If your game often freezes after playing it for a while, it is likely due to the PS3 overheating and you should try to ventilate it better. If the PS3 freezes on start up, however, you should try cleaning the unit thoroughly. PS3 Display Problems If you are having PS3 display problems, it is likely that a cable is loose or not plugged into the right port on your television or console. You also could have the wrong resolution settings for the PS3, so check and make sure your settings are right. If these tips do not work or if you want to learn more ways to fix common PS3 problems at home, Bill Boor suggests get a copy of PS3 Repaired which will show you how to fix ALL common PS3 errors in under an hour at home.
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