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tqmilymi · 04-14-2009, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Marine Mike

Have you tried the component cables that came with the PS3?

Unfortunately it sounds like something is wrong with your PS3 hardware wise considering its been working normally up to this point. Unless someone else has ideas, I think its time to call Sony.

Tried the component cables. No luck. Thanks for the help, though.

WriteSimply · 04-14-2009, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by adamh

even when i change the audio on the hdmi settings it give me a connection error. any advice would be great, im fine with component but would like hdmi to work for audio reasons.. thanks!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by tqmilymi

Tried the component cables. No luck. Thanks for the help, though.

Both of you seems to have mobo problems specifically for video/audio out. Send 'em to Sony if you want an absolute fix.

adamh, seems like your HDMI port is loose. If you're brave enough to open the PS3, see if there's any burnt areas around the HDMI port. It'll have carbon residue if it's burnt; use an isopropyl alcohol swab to swipe the area for confirmation.

tqmilymi, yours is a bit more extensive. Could be an RSX problem or video out problem since it did not YLOD. A bit more mysterious.

fuad

daevv · 04-14-2009, 02:10 PM

My 60gb would lose connection(both audio and video) through HDMI on certain games and Blu rays. It go so bad I even brought Singstar Vol 1 back to the store and got a new copy of it.The same thing happened. I tried the same games/movies on my friends 40gb and brothers 80gb on the same TV with the same HDMI cord and they played them no problem.

I did manage to fix it though....

I had my PS3 video output selected to 1080i as that was the max my old TV, when I changed it back to 720p all games and BD worked fine. I had the other two PS3s at 1080i and they worked fine, just happens on my 60gb. I would like to test this on another 60 but none of my mates have that version.
Currently have the 60gb on a 1080p with 1080p selected and it has no problems!

~d

Edit: Love the Gary Busey avatars Mike!

Lucy Diamond · 04-14-2009, 02:40 PM

Still

waiting

on

laser

shipping

!!!

yankees3 · 04-14-2009, 03:01 PM

has anyone had this problem....i have had my ps3 since they first came out. My ps3 started to act up. Everytime i turn it on, it turns off. Please dont tell me that i have to get a priest to pray for it & get the demons out!!

Marine Mike · 04-14-2009, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by yankees3

has anyone had this problem....i have had my ps3 since they first came out. My ps3 started to act up. Everytime i turn it on, it turns off. Please dont tell me that i have to get a priest to pray for it & get the demons out!!

Look at the section for Yellow Light of Death. Are you experiencing the same issue as the guy in the videos?

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=86293

carbonS54 · 04-16-2009, 04:21 AM

I've tried just about everything....restore default settings, quick format, full format, system update......my blus still freeze

any other suggestions? Wish me luck all.....hard reset time

SPH · 04-17-2009, 05:17 PM

It only does it when signing online with ps3 games. We play cod4 together and his system will loose game audio or go black and reboot or both.

Any ideas?

he has reformatted, he has gone direct with his lan. He uninstalled the map pack, but I have run out of ideas.

It will play dvd's just fine, but it wont play bd games.

he has spoken to the sony reps etc, he has had it for about a year. Their solution is to send it back and they will give him a new refurb for $150.

Our other option is to use my reciept and take it back to wally world. Not sure on this one yet, because then I think my barcode will be out, if mine ever breaksdown.

Icemage · 04-17-2009, 05:20 PM

Sounds like the Blu-ray drive in it is dying. Is it still under warranty?

SPH · 04-17-2009, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Icemage

Sounds like the Blu-ray drive in it is dying. Is it still under warranty?

He has indicated a wooshing or scraping sound when it does fail.

Nope. I agree with the drive or the firmware in the drive being cooked. If it were mine I would come up with a drive and fix it myself. He is scared to do it, and have opened it and not get the refurb. Which is odd because he is a Mechanic by trade and I am not but I would tear that thing open in a heartbeat.

VinnAY · 04-17-2009, 05:32 PM

Overheating perhaps? How's the fan on the back look...covered in dust, etc..,?

SPH · 04-17-2009, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by VinnAY

Overheating perhaps? How's the fan on the back look...covered in dust, etc..,?

We thought it may be overheating but only appears to be running at about 100 degrees on the exhaust side.

He cleaned it up a couple of weeks ago and that seemed to be about when it started, at least in my mind

andyman1970 · 04-17-2009, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SPH

Our other option is to use my reciept and take it back to wally world. Not sure on this one yet, because then I think my barcode will be out, if mine ever breaksdown.

This probably won't work since the serial # prints on the receipt and most likely the store CSR will have to scan both the receipt and the unit and they will be able to tell the #'s won't match. They will also be able to find out where his was purchased from when they scan it. I've tried this before when a friend of mines 360 got the RRD and that's what happened.

Septimus Prime · 04-17-2009, 05:44 PM

Is it plugged straight into the wall outlet? He should get at least a surge protector (if not power conditioner or UPS battery).

SPH · 04-17-2009, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Septimus Prime

Is it plugged straight into the wall outlet? He should get at least a surge protector (if not power conditioner or UPS battery).

Yeah I asked...He also indicated it had been giving him static shocls as of late, thats when i asked him if he had a conditioner of any kind of it.

Marine Mike · 04-17-2009, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPH

Yeah I asked...He also indicated it had been giving him static shocls as of late, thats when i asked him if he had a conditioner of any kind of it.

Sounds like he is getting read for the game Infamous!

SPH · 04-17-2009, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marine Mike

Sounds like he is getting read for the game Infamous!

Yeah maybe

SoCalTiger · 04-17-2009, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPH

Yeah I asked...He also indicated it had been giving him static shocls as of late, thats when i asked him if he had a conditioner of any kind of it.

This is not good at all either. Static can damage electronics. Maybe he needs to ground himself before touching it or something. =P

DonRSD · 04-17-2009, 09:55 PM

LOL

check if he duct tape the vents....LMFAO

Mobe1969 · 04-17-2009, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonRSD

LOL

check if he duct tape the vents....LMFAO

LOL. Is he a NASCAR mechanic?

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPH

We thought it may be overheating but only appears to be running at about 100 degrees on the exhaust side.

He cleaned it up a couple of weeks ago and that seemed to be about when it started, at least in my mind

Possibly some dust got dislodged into the drive mechanism?

04-14-2009, 02:10 PM	#283
daevv Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Newfoundland! Blu-ray collection:81	My 60gb would lose connection(both audio and video) through HDMI on certain games and Blu rays. It go so bad I even brought Singstar Vol 1 back to the store and got a new copy of it.The same thing happened. I tried the same games/movies on my friends 40gb and brothers 80gb on the same TV with the same HDMI cord and they played them no problem. I did manage to fix it though.... I had my PS3 video output selected to 1080i as that was the max my old TV, when I changed it back to 720p all games and BD worked fine. I had the other two PS3s at 1080i and they worked fine, just happens on my 60gb. I would like to test this on another 60 but none of my mates have that version. Currently have the 60gb on a 1080p with 1080p selected and it has no problems! ~d Edit: Love the Gary Busey avatars Mike! Last edited by daevv; 04-14-2009 at 03:11 PM.

04-17-2009, 05:17 PM	#288
SPH Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Trading Score:12	A friend ps3 keeps dieing It only does it when signing online with ps3 games. We play cod4 together and his system will loose game audio or go black and reboot or both. Any ideas? he has reformatted, he has gone direct with his lan. He uninstalled the map pack, but I have run out of ideas. It will play dvd's just fine, but it wont play bd games. he has spoken to the sony reps etc, he has had it for about a year. Their solution is to send it back and they will give him a new refurb for $150. Our other option is to use my reciept and take it back to wally world. Not sure on this one yet, because then I think my barcode will be out, if mine ever breaksdown. Last edited by SPH; 04-17-2009 at 05:19 PM.

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04-17-2009, 05:20 PM	#289
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