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Got a free PS3 that had three CDs stuffed in it and after removing them it was working fine (Stress tested, left running for about 6 hours and tried multiple game, also booted half a dozen times) .. until I let someone borrow it and now there is no video output. Have tried: • Rebooting / resetting from wall, back switch etc • Multiple monitors • Multiple cables • Using AV cables • Changing video output mode (Holding down power button while AV is hooked up)(PS3 does not beep after holding power button for 5 seconds, after about 30-45 it will beep then shut off) • Have Pulled apart a second time and checked all exposed plugs after taking top face plate off and nothing is out of place/not hooked up) • Have cleaned contacts on HDMI port as well as possible. I have a tech kit as I’m normally a computer / network tech so have many tools to sort this out. Please help SOS

  1. Hook up your Playstation 3 to your HDTV or TV with your cables, either HDMI or the SCART cable (Sony adapter that goes to either RCA or Component)
  2. Hold the power button on your Playstation 3 until you hear a single beep and then release the power button. If you hold the power button too long, it will just power down your PS3.
  3. After the beep, your Playstation 3 will reset its video outputs to the one you have plugged in and in turn will let you resetup your display options. By default, the Playstation 3 will choose composite for Display output when you use the Component SCART adapter, change this in Settings > Display Settings > Video Output Settings