PS3 Problems And How Do You Find A Professional Repair Center

Copyright (c) 2013 David Hotz

Sometimes it is a real challenge to find service repairmen in any field. Especially those who provide quality, but affordable services. This isn't any different with video game console repairs. Few places offer the service and even fewer offer legimate repairs. Just because the guy advertises on Craigslist, doesn't mean he will do a good job. People working out of their home hold no accountability for their work. Are they using new parts, old ones or do they offer some kind of warranty? We will discuss a few ways to find the right technician and some of the issues a Playstation 3 could encounter.

Today's gaming consoles share a common problem, overheating. The more you pack loads of heat producing technology into a small box, the more likely it will have overheating issues. These systems come with low watt stock fans that could be considered inadequate to reduce the heat levels. Where the machines are stationed also makes a huge difference. If you put a PS3 in an enclosed space like a drawer or entertainment stand, the air flow is restricted to the point where heat becomes a serious issue. Keeping the air pockets and vents clean will also improve the heat condition. Heating problems can cause parts to burn out like the power supply or the motherboard. So it is best to keep your PS3 off the ground and in an open area.

Before spending money to fix your PS3, first replace the cables and try new power outlets. Many cases involve bad HDMI or power cables. And please do not open the system up and try to fix it yourself. People try to rig or repair machines on their own tend to break them beyond repair. I've even had a client bring me one in pieces and ask me to fix it. Most of those internet do it yourself fixes are temporary at best. Breaking it further may either cost more or force you to buy a new machine.

PS3 won't turn on? Replace the power cable, change power outlet and then see a professional. Power issues tend to be bad or burnt power supplies and sometimes a motherboard. Motherboards are more expensive and take much more work to replace. Using a surge protector is always good advice for all electronics. Power outages could harm or render your machine useless. And of course, no one has a warranty that covers surge damage either.

If your disc drive doesn't open or the discs won't read, see a professional. The disc drives can get bent or jammed from drops, multiple discs used at once or something clogging it. If the discs won't read at all, that is usually the blue-ray laser. Do not replace this laser with a normal DVD laser, it will not work. Allow a professional to replace this with a proper laser designed for blue-rays.

So now that we need a real technician to repair your system, how do we find one? Yellow Book is still a decent option and the internet will provide the best results. Make sure you shop around for both price and who sounds more legimate as a company. People working from their basement may not provide this service in the future if you need it and most likely not a warranty included. Not to mention, where did those parts come from? Basically, you are shopping for quality, price and warranty. Don't be afraid to ask questions either, best way to tell if a company is right for you.

There is several companies who provide the service, but few who operate with a standard. One company replaced an Xbox that was a 2011 model with 2005 parts. Some clients complained about one business who had their system a few times for a couple weeks at a time, still having the same problems when it got to me. So seeking out a good company is important for both your wallet and the PS3 itself.

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