Cryptlord
03-05-2007, 08:42 PM
When I switch the video for the ps3 it has some buzzing noise and when I turn the ps3 on the picture is messed up. It has some messed up lines moving up and down the screen. It never happened before.
Someone said something that was helpful but he didn't say enough.
I had the same problem, and there is an easy fix. The issue is a grounding/interference one. What you need to buy is a cheap 2 prong ac converter for the power cord. It basically converts a three prong power plug into a 2 prong one. I would advise that you plug it into a surge protector as well. I believe Radio Shack and various other stores sell them. I actually had one laying around the house and it fixed the problem immediately. Hope that helps!
Why would a 2 prong one be better? I had the PS3 plugged into a power strip (is this bad?) along with my 360 (which also broke down with red lights recently). I hope it's just a cord problem and not something to do with the PS3 itself.
Switched it to another power strip from another outlet and the lines disappeared but it still has some small flickering lines. What's the problem exactly and why has it never happened before?
Someone said something that was helpful but he didn't say enough.
I had the same problem, and there is an easy fix. The issue is a grounding/interference one. What you need to buy is a cheap 2 prong ac converter for the power cord. It basically converts a three prong power plug into a 2 prong one. I would advise that you plug it into a surge protector as well. I believe Radio Shack and various other stores sell them. I actually had one laying around the house and it fixed the problem immediately. Hope that helps!
Why would a 2 prong one be better? I had the PS3 plugged into a power strip (is this bad?) along with my 360 (which also broke down with red lights recently). I hope it's just a cord problem and not something to do with the PS3 itself.
Switched it to another power strip from another outlet and the lines disappeared but it still has some small flickering lines. What's the problem exactly and why has it never happened before?