How to unbrick and fix your PS3 after Update 4.45

PS3 bricked after Firmware Update 4.45? No worries. Here's a 5-minute fix to help you get by until Sony officially solves the problem.

[gamejohn00x]

I woke up to my PS3 being bricked, thank you for this!

[Corpser]

I would advise doing nothing until Sony has a solution