Rock Band drums

[slvrstang]

My rock band drum set has been disconnecting from the PS3 in the middle of songs, without actually turning off. If I turn it off then back on, it reconnects and then works.

I popped the set open and found an electrical component I don't know that looks like it's melted.

Here is a picture

well the image won't post, here is the link to it

http://img43.yfrog.com/i/img1555smallclear.jpg/
What is this component? It reads SHX16,000. There is another one on the other end of the PCB but it does not have solder on the side of it.

 

[Nigel Goodwin]

It's a crystal, and it's not melted - it's also pretty unlikely to be the problem.

 

[Triode]

Even if it didn't shut off did you try new batteries to see if thats the problem? Those things burn through batteries fast, considering that drums aren't a portable instrument I don't really get why they didn't include a wall adapter. A good project would be adding a connection for one, especially if battery power turns out to be the problem with yours.

 

[slvrstang]

It is not the batteries as far as I can tell. I could make a 120vac to 4.5vdc converter but I doubt that's the issue. The problem only occurs when the drums are being hit. I haven't been able to reproduce it by tapping anything inside.

 

[Triode]

Well I was mainly suggesting that because to me its always best to try the simplest to fix things first, even if they aren't the most likely.

 

[blueroomelectronics]

Sounds like a cold solder joint or loose connection.

 

[Triode]

Looks like its time to go over it all with a fine tooth comb, or to be more literal, a multimeter and a magnifying glass.