**Please Help PS3 Hardware Problem

I recently purchased a PS3 (2 days ago).

I was excited to get it home and hooked up to my big hdtv. I purchased the HDMI cable to get the best picture and then encounted a big problem.

I came home to hook it up. Plugged the PS3 into the power outlet, the light came on. I plugged the hdmi cable into the ps3, but when i tried to connect the hdmi cable to the tv side, it sparked when the cable touched the hd outlet on the tv. It was so hot that it melted the metal part of the hdmi cable to a point where it would no longer fit in the outlet.

Mad that i would not be able to hook my ps3 up to HD, i got ready to hook it up with the A/V cables that come with the system. This time i unplugged my ps3 for fear that it would spark again. I plugged the AV cables into my tv, and when i pluged the power cord into the outlet all my power in my appt went out. I went and flipped the switch in my breaker box, and tried again..the same thing happened. Extrememly mad, i took my ps3 to another outlet. When i plug it in, the light will not turn on, and i cannot get my ps3 to power up.

I was so happy about finally getting on and now this....please has anyone heard of this happening or know what i can do to fix this??

also...i purchased my ps3 out of town..we hooked it up at a buddies place and it worked fine. We played it for 2 days and then i bring it home to hook it up and cords start sparking and it wont turn on. Im confused!!

Just try another PS3. Return the one you currently have.Idioth_ND312

Thats a good idea. I would have to agree.

also...i purchased my ps3 out of town..we hooked it up at a buddies place and it worked fine. We played it for 2 days and then i bring it home to hook it up and cords start sparking and it wont turn on. Im confused!!

m1jones22

In that case it seems your PS3 was destroyed by your very house, you may want to call in an electrician, because of this your PS3's warrenty may now be void...

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also...i purchased my ps3 out of town..we hooked it up at a buddies place and it worked fine. We played it for 2 days and then i bring it home to hook it up and cords start sparking and it wont turn on. Im confused!!

gekidami

In that case it seems your PS3 was destroyed by your very house, you may want to call in an electrician, because of this your PS3's warrenty may now be void...

Possibly, but i have an Xbox, and when i plug it into the same electrical outlet, and the plug the AV cords it, it works. I thought it was something to do with my electrical or the TV also until i i plugged in my old xbox and it worked fine.

Do you really think my warranty will be void now? I purchased it from walmart..will i need to call into sony and get it repaired through them or should i be able to just take it back to walmart becuase i purchased it recently.