The PlayStation 3 contains a sophisticated piece of hardware, making it one of the best gaming consoles and home entertainment system. But like all systems, it has its flaws. The PS3 is prone to overheating characterized by the yellow light of death more commonly referred to as YLOD. This problem drove many gamers to find quick solutions to help restore their system and continue their gaming experience. This article will give you some of the most common PS3 errors and solutions to help you get back in operation in just a short time. In order to avoid shipping your console to a service center and pay a big fee for repair, here are three of the most common issues and how to fix them.Before anything else, send your console to Sony if it is still under warranty. It is important to note that cracking your PS3 open will invalidate your warranty, so go ahead and ship it back to the manufacturer. Be mindful, however, of the fact that it will be restored to factory settings, meanin g all files and hard drive data will be wiped out. Also, you would have to wait for 4 to 6 weeks before you can get your gaming console back.On the other hand, if your PS3 is out of warranty and still want to send it back to a service center, be prepared to pay $150 for a revamped unit which might still have the same problems, recurring three months or so after the costly repair. Believe me: fixing your gaming console may be easier than you think. In most cases the problem lies within the cables. A loose or damaged cable can trigger the yellow or red light error. What you have to do is shut your PS3 off, unplug all the cables including the power supply. Firmly reconnect every cable, turn on the PS3 and see if it the issue has been resolved.If it still has not been fixed, make sure that the power supply is not problematic. Check the power supply by using another plug or power supply. Most universal power supplies used in monitors and computers also usually work with PS3s. Fin d one with the same requirements as your gaming console and swap power supplies. If the problem has been fixed, you saved $150!Another common problem is overheating. To fix this, remove the casing to cool internal parts.Once the PS3s external shells are removed, get a can of compressed air and spray the internal electronic parts most especially the motherboard. Dust and other particles usually build up on the circuits preventing heat from being properly released. Cleaning the components will aid the internal fans to keep the machine cool.Now, reassemble the body and restart your PS3 to see if it works. If you see a blinking red light, it simply means that you have to reformat your hard drive. It is important to update your firmware before doing so. After the update and reformat, check if your console now works properly.
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