Sony PlayStation 3 is one of the most popular game consoles at the moment, however, despite this, there are still no specific instructions on how to repair them in the form of instructions.
Necessary
firmware program
Instructions
Step 1
Determine what the problem is with your game console. If you have certain difficulties with the software, the settings get lost, the device has difficulties that were not there before, some games do not start, it is quite possible that the problem is solved by a simple flashing.
Step 2
If the breakdown is serious enough, contact the specialists of the service centers in your city, who will repair the set-top box. Do not try to fix serious problems yourself, as you can harm even more by incorrectly identifying the source of the problem.
Step 3
If, nevertheless, you decide to reflash the Play Station 3, check out the programs available on the Internet first. This can be done by running the corresponding query in a search engine. Also read the overview of your model and make sure that this step is possible in your case. Finding your way in the choice of software, check the set-top box from its own menu.
Step 4
Download the flashing file to a USB flash drive or removable hard drive formatted in the FAT 32 file system. Connect the storage medium to the device and put it into recovery mode after disconnecting it from the power sources. Select the item to update the set-top box from a removable media.
Step 5
Wait while the system takes the necessary steps on its own. After that, start the operation of the set-top box and check if the malfunctions remain in place or disappeared after flashing the device. If the breakdown has not been eliminated, also contact the specialists of the service centers, since repeated repetition of this operation can cause even more damage to the device. You can find out information about the location of service centers at the city forum.
