PS3 + Samsung TV + HDMI = fire

FroMann

FroMann

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http://gizmodo.com/5446606/ps3-gets-fried-in-mysterious-hdmi-blaze

Interesting article I found on Gizmodo how a 60GB PS3 and a Samsung TV hooked up with HDMI, went ablaze killing the HDMI port on both TV and Console. What do you think caused it?

Here is a quote from the article.

He had his PS3 plugged into an electrical source although it wasn't running any games at the time of this. He plugged in his Psyclone HDMI cable from his Samsung 32-inch flatpanel tv to the PS3 when the sparks started flying. A flame actually shot up out of the PS3, and sparks were firing out of both ends where the HDMI cable met with the ports. The mess ended in 10 seconds when the cord melted off. Pictures included. We cannot figure out why/how this occurred. No breakers were tripped, no damage or discoloration to any wall outlets or other power sources. Only the HDMI ports.
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This is how Skynet begins. Right now - like the velociraptors in Jurassic Park testing the electrified fence - it is looking for a way to begin its slow, plague-like infestation of all things digital. HDMI isn't going to cut it, and now it looks for another weak point in our electric infrastructure.
 
[quote name='Strell']This is how Skynet begins. Right now - like the velociraptors in Jurassic Park testing the electrified fence - it is looking for a way to begin its slow, plague-like infestation of all things digital. HDMI isn't going to cut it, and now it looks for another weak point in our electric infrastructure.[/QUOTE]

Awesome 2 the maxx.

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A freak isolated incident, imo.
 
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