PS3 Not Working on TV? Troubleshooting Steps

To diagnose, I need specifics. But try these universal fixes first:

1. Video Reset (Most Common Fix)

1. Turn PS3 off (standby — red light).
2. Hold Power button ~5–10 sec until second beep (first = on, second = video reset).
3. Release. PS3 boots at 480p / safe mode. Accept HDMI auto-detect.

2. Cable & Port Check

• HDMI: Try another cable (HDMI 2.0 certified). Try another TV HDMI port. Ensure TV input = correct HDMI.
• Component (YPbPr): Red/Green/Blue + Red/White audio. PS3 Settings → Video → Component / 1080i / 720p.
• Composite (Yellow/Red/White): Only 480i. Set TV to "AV" / "Video" / "Composite."

3. HDCP / Handshake Issues

• Older TVs / Capture cards / HDMI splitters fail HDCP handshake.
• Fix: Use an HDMI splitter/stripper (e.g., ViewHD, Orei) that strips HDCP.

4. Resolution Mismatch

If PS3 set to 1080p but TV max 720p/1080i → no signal. Video reset (step 1) forces renegotiation.

5. Hardware Failure

• YLOD (Yellow Light of Death): PS3 fat — GPU/CPU solder fracture. Reflow/reball needed.
• HDMI Port Damage: Bent pins — common on Slim/Super Slim.
• GPU Failure: Artifacts, green screen, no video.

Reply with: TV model, cable type, exact symptom (black screen, "No Signal," flickering, sound only), and PS3 model (Fat/Slim/Super Slim).