How to fix Playstation 3 (PS3)

How to Fix the Ps3 White Lines

Many of you have problems with your PS3's. When turned on, white lines appear moving up and down the screen. In some cases, there is a buzz noise. Here is just the way to fix it!

Steps

1. Get your PS3 all set up, and plug everything in, except the power cord.
   
2. Examine your power cord, the part that goes into the electrical socket.
   
3. Notice how there are 3 prongs, 2 flat ones, and a 3rd cylindrical prong on the bottom.
   
4. Find some sort of chord extension, that has room for the 2 flat sockets, and not the 3rd.
   
5. Plug it in, and do not have the third prong connected!
   
6. Turn on your PS3 with no trouble.
   
7. WARNING THIS WILL UNGROUND THE SYSTEM CAUSING IT TO FRY IF THERE IS A POWER SURGE
   

Tips

• If you have no extension, just use some pliers and cut off the 3rd cylindrical prong.
  
• Do not waste your money on the HDMI Cables.
  
• The 3rd cylindrical prong is what causes the lines, they interact with the Cable chord, and it makes a ground loop. The 3rd prong is the whole problem.
  

Warnings

• Do this at your own risk! This may void your warranty.
  
• Cutting off the prong may damage your chord. Take caution.
  
• Do not waste your money on the HDMI cable, buy a new game instead!
  

Things You'll Need

• A PS3)
  
• A chord
  
• A chord extension
  
• Money to buy an extension.
  
• Optional:
  
  • Pliers
    

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How to Fix a Scratched Video Game Disk with White Toothpaste

This article will teach you the step-by-step instructions of using simple household items to repair a scratched disk. Refer to the "Things You'll Need" section before attempting this.

Steps

1. Determine if your disk could be faulty due to a scratch. To do so,make sure to clean your disk thoroughly with a soft cloth before following the steps below
   
2. Locate the offending scratch(es).
   
3. Apply a very small amount of toothpaste to each scratch, making sure to only lightly cover each scratch.
   
4. Using a dampened cloth or your finger, rub from one end of the scratch to the other in a back-and-forth motion. Apply force(this works because of friction) when rubbing.
   
5. Rub the toothpaste on the scratch anywhere between 2-5 minutes(depending on the size of the scratch).
   
6. Wash the disc off with cold water after you have finished, ensuring you wipe off all of the toothpaste.
   
7. Dry the disk with a towel, making sure the disk is completely dry before testing if it works.
   
8. Place the disk into the drive of your gaming system of choice, and see if it is readable. If so, then you are done. Congratulations!
   
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Tips

• Be consistent. It's better to press with the same force and move at the same speed because it ensures a smooth resurfacing.
  

Warnings

• After 4 times, you risk damaging your disk even further. Instead, either send the disk to a professional disk resurfacing service(Google it) or purchase a new one.
  
• This seems to work on a 50-50 basis so it may not work for you.
  

Things You'll Need

• White toothpaste(preferably Crest Whitening or Pepsodent)
  
• A soft cloth('soft' being the operative word) or, in a pinch, your finger
  
• Running water
  

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