Sunday, March 4, 2012

A Tool

Finally my first week of working in normal working hours. I am truly enjoying the weekends like normal now, and I do sleep better at night after getting off the swing shift. Though not everything is perfect, like for example, my PS3(PlayStation 3) broke on me last weekend. I really wanted to draw last week but I was too busy trying to find out what was wrong with it. It wouldn't play the games on the Blu-ray discs, but it would play the Blu-ray movies or DVD movies just fine. I did many formatting to the hard drive full format included(which took 18hours) and it still didn't work. Finally I just took my bestfriend's advice to just clean the Blu-ray laser lens.
I have never taken the PS3 apart, so I thought I needed some tools. This is one of the tools I used(my wife bought me that for Christmas and I love it because it's got magnetic bits, it extends, and designed by the Germans. 
                                                    (Moleskine Sketchbook 5.5x3.5")

So I cleaned the lens with rubbing alcohol, dust off some parts, and cleaned off the excess grease on the moving parts and relubricate them with gun oil, and put it back together. And guess what, it worked! =) I saved $100 of repair bill, and probably saved $250 from getting a new PS3, and I earned lots of confidence from opening the unit, and I can confidently tell people that I could service their PS3 if they want me to, that is priceless ^^

Just so you're wondering how the Blu-ray disc drive inside the PS3 looks like, here it is:-

Thank you all for your comments =)
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23 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 4, 2012 at 10:09 PM

    Wow Alex! Your drawing is so precise. Incredible.

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  2. UnknownMarch 5, 2012 at 1:19 AM

    Great drawing!
    Well done Alex, you are a fantastic artist and now a PS3 fixer.
    Stew.
    stewcrowther.wordpress.com

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  3. PeachtreeartMarch 5, 2012 at 1:35 AM

    That "tool" looks like the same tool I use to tighten my snowboard bindings when they become lose! But I'm glad it also fixed your blu-ray! My son has a Ps3 and I know nothing about it and it is a good thing it has 't broken down before but if it does now I know what to do from your blog! Great drawing and very exciting shadow!

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  4. JaneMarch 5, 2012 at 2:20 AM

    This is a fantastic drawing - the tool looks so cool it could fix anything! So glad you were able to fix the PS3 AND that you also got such a good feeling from having achieved it!

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  5. martinepittetMarch 5, 2012 at 4:09 AM

    So you are good at Everything, Alex !!!
    Repairing things ... (the photo you showed didn't inspire me ;o) ...far too complicated for my dull brain !! )

    ...and mostly sketching !
    How can you make a lovely sketch from such a tool !!! So many interesting details ! Well done !

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  6. Sandy in MichiganMarch 5, 2012 at 5:49 AM

    The interior of anything electronic always looks so complex and mysterious to me. Thanks for posting the photo! And you've made your sketch of a simple object look so interesting. Great job!

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  7. UnknownMarch 5, 2012 at 6:30 AM

    Great drawing Alex. Glad this tool solved your gaming problems ;?

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  8. nanke's stuffMarch 5, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    You are totally amazing!! Just looking at the inside of your PS3 (I don't even know what that is!) makes my eyes spin. And your drawing is just so cool! nancy

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  9. UnknownMarch 5, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    Bravo! The PS3 looked complicated glad that worked out so well. Nice clean lines on your tool sketch also.

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  10. MelissaMarch 5, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    Well done on both the drawing and the repair! I am glad yoiu are off the swing shift, I hope we'll see you around more!

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  11. E*phiMarch 5, 2012 at 12:57 PM

    Awesome work, as usual! And a very interesting look inside your PS! You should have sketched this! ;)

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  12. bettyfromtexasMarch 5, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    A BEAUTIFUL sketch!! A manufacturer could probably MAKE the tool following your wonderful line work, because it is so precise. . . and a cool post. . . you are so handy, Alex!!!

    I had to look up Channelview to see where you'd be going to interview. . . how far is that from where you are living? A weekend commute? I wish you the best of luck with that interview. I am sure you will knock their socks off!

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  13. debra morrisMarch 5, 2012 at 7:43 PM

    Great sketch Alex, and impressive that you fixed your PS3

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  14. Lucia B.March 6, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    Your drawing is so precise and beautiful, and your story on how you fixed your PS3 speaks of your patience and inner strength... I think I wouldn't have dared to try such a difficult operation!

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  15. kazumiwannabeMarch 11, 2012 at 12:35 PM

    Neat drawing, Alex! Good to know you can play again - some things in life are necessary ; )!! Also, your nephew and niece portraits are awesome, and they both are beautiful children! Glad to see you're drawing regularly again!

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  16. MonkieMarch 11, 2012 at 4:15 PM

    Great job and a beautifiul drawing!

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  17. UnknownMarch 15, 2012 at 4:33 PM

    Well, I've never actually wondered what the inside of a PS3 looked like...it looks complicated! Love the sketch and the germans really do have great designs! Also, the drawings of your nieces are spectacular!

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  18. quirkyartistMarch 25, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    I would like to draw the PS3 machinery!

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  19. meegan parkeeMarch 28, 2012 at 4:29 AM

    wow, it looks like something out of Dr Who. Love the shading, very freaky 3D like.

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  20. MinervaApril 3, 2012 at 3:09 PM

    This is so interesting! I don't have a blu ray yet... but if I get one and it ever needs some lens cleaning I know who to call ;)

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  21. Jennifer EdwardsApril 4, 2012 at 7:06 AM

    Hi Alex! You are the recipient of two blog awards! Check it out here: http://drawn2life.wordpress.com/2012/04/04/combo-awards/ Congrats!

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  22. Mari Brown and ColourblobApril 19, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    This is too funny and I can almost relate to this... I have not tried to open anything eletronic to fix, but my dear husband (who loves to save a buck in any way he can). And few years back, he wanted to fix an old tv and he drove around town to find some old parts for it... Turned out that he spent a lot on gas for this and ended up with throwing the set out, so much for saving a buck and his mind. But bravo to you, you did at home and it works. The screw driver looks like neat tool to have (great drawing).

    I hope you have a great weekend (good when you can enjoy them).

    Mari

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  23. jennaMay 5, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    Good job on the repairs, and the drawing of course. I envy you that nifty tool.

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