Theory Behind the White Dots Problem? - PS3Hax Network

preguntonontrack · 06-04-2012

Hi, just replaced my old PS3 phat one since it went red light with a new 160gb and i had the white dot problems which is explained and i solved with this video:

ps3 hdmi white blinking dots fix - YouTube

1) After fixing it i was wondering if it is a PS3 problem or a general bug with some Displays?

My old phat worked great with the settings that caused the problems.

2) do disabling this setting output lower quality?

3) and what is the theory behind this problem what does it happens?

note: i tried with three different cables and the xbox tooo. It still happened. It seems to be fixed by disabling that option only.

sandungas · 06-04-2012

3) maybe caused by a filter in tv side ?
Look at the tv settings and disable the image filters

Another option is a problem in the HDMI connector (tv or ps3 side)
Look with a magnifyer glass and a light to see if all pins are aligned ok and if there is some crap

haz367 · 06-04-2012

hey thx for tip

same issue here, must say it's real cheap ass cable from shop 3 euros, on every console/hdmi inputs tv same white dots, setting this option from auto to OFF did the trick, i had a silvercrest(not bad) hdmi cable without any white dot issue, isn't it a cheap hdmi cable problem afterall?

euss · 06-04-2012

Can be problem with display too, although on screens with that issue, I've seen it as green dots.

garyopa · 06-04-2012

You have cracks in the BGA solder balls forming under the RSX circuit area.

White dots can be sign before you get YLOD.

On some machines only HDMI is effected, as that is another chip.

On others you an end up with a black or rainbow filled screen after a few minutes when running composite or a/v outputs.

Solution a re-balling or very proper reflow. -- The first is recommended.

haz367 · 06-05-2012

nah, this cable i have does it on every console(new old) if u move the cable a bit u see stutter on the screen, using a av cable no black screens a fter minutes..no problems

i'm sure it's a cheap/crappy hdmi cable cuse a brand new ps3 and white dots can't be cracked solder balls and again they all have cracked balls if ur theory is correct, can't be true atleast not here..knock on wood..

06-04-2012	#1
preguntonontrack Apprentice Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 13 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Theory Behind the White Dots Problem? Hi, just replaced my old PS3 phat one since it went red light with a new 160gb and i had the white dot problems which is explained and i solved with this video: ps3 hdmi white blinking dots fix - YouTube 1) After fixing it i was wondering if it is a PS3 problem or a general bug with some Displays? My old phat worked great with the settings that caused the problems. 2) do disabling this setting output lower quality? 3) and what is the theory behind this problem what does it happens? note: i tried with three different cables and the xbox tooo. It still happened. It seems to be fixed by disabling that option only.

06-04-2012	#3
haz367 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,033 Likes: 1,028 Liked 579 Times in 471 Posts Mentioned: 237 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	hey thx for tip same issue here, must say it's real cheap ass cable from shop 3 euros, on every console/hdmi inputs tv same white dots, setting this option from auto to OFF did the trick, i had a silvercrest(not bad) hdmi cable without any white dot issue, isn't it a cheap hdmi cable problem afterall? Last edited by haz367; 06-06-2012 at 01:25 PM. Reason: typo..

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euss Homebrew Developer Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ps3devwiki.com/wiki/User:Euss Posts: 656 Likes: 289 Liked 809 Times in 315 Posts Mentioned: 330 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Can be problem with display too, although on screens with that issue, I've seen it as green dots. __________________ So, other than reposting a bunch of random, unrelated stuff from other people, what do you* have to contribute?*

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06-04-2012	#2
sandungas Homebrew Developer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: dev_hdd0/home/ Posts: 492 Likes: 237 Liked 494 Times in 205 Posts Mentioned: 98 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	3) maybe caused by a filter in tv side ? Look at the tv settings and disable the image filters Another option is a problem in the HDMI connector (tv or ps3 side) Look with a magnifyer glass and a light to see if all pins are aligned ok and if there is some crap

06-04-2012	#5
garyopa Join Date: May 2008 Location: The World Wide Web Posts: 40 Likes: 11 Liked 75 Times in 25 Posts Mentioned: 56 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You have cracks in the BGA solder balls forming under the RSX circuit area. White dots can be sign before you get YLOD. On some machines only HDMI is effected, as that is another chip. On others you an end up with a black or rainbow filled screen after a few minutes when running composite or a/v outputs. Solution a re-balling or very proper reflow. -- The first is recommended.

06-05-2012	#6
haz367 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,033 Likes: 1,028 Liked 579 Times in 471 Posts Mentioned: 237 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	nah, this cable i have does it on every console(new old) if u move the cable a bit u see stutter on the screen, using a av cable no black screens a fter minutes..no problems i'm sure it's a cheap/crappy hdmi cable cuse a brand new ps3 and white dots can't be cracked solder balls and again they all have cracked balls if ur theory is correct, can't be true atleast not here..knock on wood..

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