Help... PS3 just died

[Noveed]

okies i guess im just blessed with bad luck after having my 360 die and buying a PS3, i think my PS3 just died aswell :o

tried switching it on and it comes on the lights are on etc but nothing on screen, it says AV4 etc and 1080p in the corner but screen stays black. Anyone know whats going on, the wireless light and HDD light are constantly flashing.

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[+Audioboxer Subscriber²]

I would of thought possibly the cable (you had problems earlier)

But the fact the HD/Wireless lights are constantly on doesn't sound good :/

Connect up through analog/scart and see if it works. That would debunk idea of the HDMI cable being duff.

Also try another TV if you can!

And finally try the other HDMI port on the TV.

[Noveed]

I would of thought possibly the cable (you had problems earlier)

But the fact the HD/Wireless lights are constantly on doesn't sound good :/

Connect up through analog/scart and see if it works. That would debunk idea of the HDMI cable being duff.

Also try another TV if you can!

And finally try the other HDMI port on the TV.

same thing with the composite/scart cable. Tried 2 HDMI cables, the blockbuster one only displayed 1080i, my own displayed 1080p, now neither work or the PS3 is not accepting them. HDD light flashing along with Wifi light, its tripping me out, going to try it on my little 14" Tv in the morning, see what happens. Feeling the top of the PS3 it does feel quite warm so it will have time to cool down aswell by the morning.

[Nicholas-c Veteran]

hmm, maybe you set the video up wrong ? if you did im not sure, contact sony and see what they say

[kak]

The PS3's software is made to shut it down before it burns up, so I doubt the heat would be the issue. Sounds like you have pretty bad luck though.

[WooSH]

This is the first i heard of a PS3 failing, it seems odd. When did you get yours? Was this a launch unit? They did say that a small number (2%) of PS3's were defective, and they would work to iron out those issues. I would give them a call, and see what happens.

[Noveed]

This is the first i heard of a PS3 failing, it seems odd. When did you get yours? Was this a launch unit? They did say that a small number (2%) of PS3's were defective, and they would work to iron out those issues. I would give them a call, and see what happens.

got it yesterday, going to try it on another TV, if it doesnt work then im giving sony a ring, just to be on the safe side im going to use the same hdmi cables with my DVD player, then i can rule out my TV if that works.

[sn00pie]

It MAY be your TV, but in that case it wouldn't explain why your HDD and wifi lights are flashing. That AV4 and 1080p in the corner is just your TV set telling you what settings are on that certain plug in the back.

Putting in any other cables probably isn't working right now because your PS3 is still trying to output at 1080p, that's why I think you should try the "holding reset until it beeps" twice method.

In standby mode, or when it's on - hold RESET until it beeps twice. I think it's better if it's already on, that's the only thing I can think of. It's suppose to let your PS3 boot up in default video output settings or ones that match your TV - I forget which one.

Good luck! (Y)

Edited October 15, 2007 by Game

[Gavin001]

When u ring sony be sure to say that u used all there offical cables!

[madd-hatter]

Call support...

[Noveed]

my friend has a PS3 and the official sony HDMI cable, rushed accross the road this morning and borrowed it, used it and same results. Ringing sony support, i hope they can sort it out.

[WooSH]

remember to keep us posted. ;)

[Sn00pY]

I've got a number for a direct line guy at Sony - one of their main people I think - he got me a replacement within 1 day :) I could give you his number but I don't think I'm allowed :(

[Noveed]

I've got a number for a direct line guy at Sony - one of their main people I think - he got me a replacement within 1 day :) I could give you his number but I don't think I'm allowed :(

no probs, im pretty sure sony support will be better than the microsoft support and sony's electronics support(thats abysmal they just blatnatly just lie). was working 2day didnt have time to phone but im ringing them tomorrow morning first thing to sort this out.

[Janitor]

Next gen consoles. Breakin on yo asss.

[Noveed]

Next gen consoles. Breakin on yo asss.

lol aye they are, xbox360 should be back by the end of the week though so i wont mind loosing the PS3 for a few days for repairs. Most reliable console for me has been the Wii, no hassles, just plug and play lol

[DrunknMunky Veteran]

lol aye they are, xbox360 should be back by the end of the week though so i wont mind loosing the PS3 for a few days for repairs. Most reliable console for me has been the Wii, no hassles, just plug and play lol

My Wii is the only console that's gave me problems. Some faulty power supply. I need to take the fuse out the plug and put it back in for it to work again. (and no it's nothing about the current from the socket before someone suggests it's electric surges or whatnot) :blink:

[sn00pie]

Noveed, did you try what I posted?

[Noveed]

Noveed, did you try what I posted?

ive done all sorts lol, its been beeping mad, i pressing it until i heard beeps, still no luck, Wifi Light flashes along with HDD light, i manged to get a picture with a composite cables for a few minutes but when i switched it off then on again it would not come on again. A friend of mine has some QED reference hdmi cables, i might try them once i give sony a call, they might be able to suggest something else.

[spartan948265]

shafted. lol did you get warranty or insurance on it?

[StevoJD]

You just bought it didn't you? Just exchange it at the store?

[Tech Star]

Just return it and get a new one.

[Noveed]

shafted. lol did you get warranty or insurance on it?

comes with 1 year warrenty i believe

You just bought it didn't you? Just exchange it at the store?

Just return it and get a new one.

I would but it was quite a mission tracking it down, there was only 1 Blockbuster that had it in my region and they only had the1 unit. If i do return it i doubt ill get the same one. Im going to try the sony support route first it that fails ill just take it back. If they have any second hand ones ill just get one of them and ask for the difference back.

[panicswitched]

are you sure you bought it brand new and not just reboxed? if it was previously used then sony might not help you

i would take it back to blockbuster and go get a for sure new one at like best buy

[StevoJD]

comes with 1 year warrenty i believe

I would but it was quite a mission tracking it down, there was only 1 Blockbuster that had it in my region and they only had the1 unit. If i do return it i doubt ill get the same one. Im going to try the sony support route first it that fails ill just take it back. If they have any second hand ones ill just get one of them and ask for the difference back.

I'd hold back on the PS3 and take it back to be honest. First time something fails isn't a good sign, taking it back would be the best option in my honest opinion. You could buy it online. :) Anyways, it's your choice. Hope it all works out for you.