Thanks for the video. It helps to see what is supposed to happen
I installed version 2.3 like you just to eliminate the newer version I was using as a variable. Still no change.
Attached is a photo of what happens when I try to connect.
I think I'm going to try soldering thin wires directly to the dsPIC from some .1" headers to connect directly to the PICkit3. It seems to me like a connection issue, and I'm running out of ideas...
I find it unlikely that Digikey would sell me counterfeit or faulty chips, especially on two occasions.