Playstation 3 Issues

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    I'm not sure if there is anyone that knows a lot about the PS3 systems/how to fix them, but all the things I've looked up have been no help yet...

    Whenever I play movies, weather it is streaming or a physical DVD/BlueRay, the PS3 will cut out on the TV and go black, or pixelated, and will do that throughout the whole viewing.

    A few points to note:
    - All system software is updated.
    - It is connected by nice Monster brand HDMI cable (seem likes a solid connection)
    - Settings for resolution are at 1080, which the TV is compatible for.

    Any trouble shooting would be greatly appreciated! - J
     
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    Mine used to do that now and again, I would just do a reset, unplug the hdmi cords and blow them out and then it would be good for a while!
     
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    I replaced the HDMI cable and all better. I learned from a friend that even high quality cable still fail( go out) after a while. How long have you had your cable?
     
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    It worked! It's only been about 1.5 years. I will probably pick up a new one soon but that helped for now! Thanks fellas!
     
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    I have had similar situations with my audio/video. I have now switched all my wires HDMI,speaker wires,sub woofer and power cables over to Audio quest. They are expensive but have made a huge difference.
     
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    When was the last time you airblasted the dust out of your system?
     
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    Wire is wire as long as the connections are good.
     
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    Yep, HDMI is digital. Just make sure you have cables rated for the resolution you are watching.
     
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    I've never air blasted dust, so I am sure that can help too.
     
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    I only suggest it because we had a PS3 in our house go on the fritz in a similar manner. Pulled it out of the entertainment center and it was caked in cat fur.
     
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    I have vacuumed my ps3 and computers vents, I'd be nervous to blow the dust deeper inside.
    Just my .01 cent opinion.
     
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    Probably a verbatim quote of somebody in the late 80's (Nintendo issues...).
     
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    Bump from the dead... since the last posting, I vacuumed the back of the PS3 and bought a new Monster HDMI cord, which seemed to solve the issues. Now today, I went to turn it on, and it is no longer showing up on my components list on the television. I have unplugged and replugged, restarted systems, and the TV, etc, to no avail.

    Any new ideas?

    I already threw the idea out for a PS4....that did not go as well as hoped...
     
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    You are aware that the PS4 is NOT backwards compatible?
     
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    I meant more so as a replacement to the PS3.

    I swapped out cords again and it seemed to work fine. All is fine, with Netflix clearly streaming :)
     
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    Which cable did you switch, the HDMI?
    It seems odd that the cable would fail that quickly. Is the cable bent or stressed?
     
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    Corrosion on the connectors that cable swapping temporarily disturbs thus creating a good connection??
     
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    Speaking of PS3's and going on the fritz, mine gave me the YLOD at least a year ago and has been sitting as a brick ever since. Tried reflowing the board with new no-clean flux and it powered on for about 30 minutes, not enough to do a full backup however. Anyone know a reputable place to get it re-balled in the cities or near/around rochester? If so please PM it to me, I don't come on the boards much and I'm sure I will forget I even posted this....:ninja:

    -Steve
     
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    there's got to be somewhere here in Rochester that will do that...
    Too bad Nabil isn't around, he would know
     
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    my old ps3 ylod. i was able to reflow the board with a heat gun and i worked for a good amount of time. You can always remove the HD and put it into another. I may sell my ps3 if you need another.
     
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