How to get a PS3 for free

First of all, I want to point out that this is not some quick scam. It does not involve signing up for any offers and it does require a little work and some technical knowledge. Most information can be pretty readily found online and anyone who has worked on a PC before can tackle this task.
This site will come in very handy: http://www.llamma.com/PS3/repair/PS3_disassembly_tutorial.htm

Finally, I am sure there is more than one way to do what I describe here. I am simply providing my perspective and I can only speak to what I have done. So let's get to it. The steps will be as follows:

1. Acquire Hardware
2. Repair PS3
3. Sell PS3