Power Supply Question Options

[XBOXdemon]

Hi all,

I have an NTSC xbox here in the UK, and totally screwed up by connecting it to the mains with only an adaptor, and no stepdown converter.

So, I have a couple questions;

1) I also have a perfectly working PAL XBOX. Can I swap the PSU's? Is that possible?

2) If not, i'll have to buy a new PSU. So also, in terms of WATTS, what do I need to buy in my stepdown converter? (45, 100, etc)

Thanks for your help.

[XBOXdemon]

I've been reading some other similar threads, and I'm guessing from what i've read..I can use the other PSU from my PAL XBOX.

If someone could just clarify, and also;

-- I'm not really sure about EITHER of the XBOX versions. IF in fact I can use the PAL psu in the NTSC Xbox, does it matter with regards to version?

Thanks guys..I appreciate the help.

[XBOXdemon]

Hello again.

I've been doing some more research.....and someone gave me a great idea, I just don't know whether it will work.

As I said previously, I saw the idea of putting the PAL (UK) XBOX Power Supply in place of the fried NTSC one.....if this can be done (which i'm pretty sure it can now), would I then not need a converter, as i'd be using the UK PSU?

So then I could just hook up my regular UK Power Lead?

That'd be GREAT. Talk about saving me a LOT of hassle.

Thanks guys...

[thedustycelt]

You can swap the power supplies with no trouble.

there are three versions of power supply.
1.0-1.1
1.2-1.4
1.6a-b

The 1.2-1.6b all have the same conector, so be sure not to confuse the two. There is a great guide here on the scene that will help you identify your motherboard version.

[XBOXdemon]

You can swap the power supplies with no trouble.

there are three versions of power supply.
1.0-1.1
1.2-1.4
1.6a-b

The 1.2-1.6b all have the same conector, so be sure not to confuse the two. There is a great guide here on the scene that will help you identify your motherboard version.

Great, thanks for the info my friend. What about this:

would I then not need a converter, as i'd be using the UK PSU?

[XBOXdemon]

Note: My NTSC xbox is 1.0, my PAL xbox I THINK is 1.3.

[thedustycelt]

If you drop a 220 power supply in your xbox, you will no longer need the converter.

You can modify a 1.3 power supply to work on a 1.0 board, but you will need to use the connector from the dead supply and follow the guide in the tutorial section.

On a side note, the fact that the box is NTSC or PAL is not an isue when it comes to the power supply.
The diff between power supplies is weather they are 220 or 110

The NTSC or PAL refers to the video output and can be changed with programs like config magic.

You can also buy replacment supplies online.

[XBOXdemon]

Okay, sounds good. (I apologize for my stupidity, but;)

1) I can put my 1.3 PAL (220) supply in the NTSC XBOX, but I just have to make sure I follow the guide...right?

2) Can you confirm which guide that is, just so I don't screw up (again)...

I really appreciate this man. If there's any way I can repay you....

(I have 3 XBOX Live codes i'm not using, lol)

[XBOXdemon]

(Can't edit, sorry for another post).....

I won't be able to use my 1.3 PAL PSU by the looks of it because I don't have the tools to convert it to 1.0 etc.

Shame. I guess my only options now are to get a new PSU and stepdown converter, or grab a different XBOX and sell this one. Trouble with that is, not many people in UK are going to want an NTSC Xbox minus the Power Supply, I guess. And it'd cost a lot to ship abroad.

[ferrari_rulz_02]

(Can't edit, sorry for another post).....

I won't be able to use my 1.3 PAL PSU by the looks of it because I don't have the tools to convert it to 1.0 etc.

Shame. I guess my only options now are to get a new PSU and stepdown converter, or grab a different XBOX and sell this one. Trouble with that is, not many people in UK are going to want an NTSC Xbox minus the Power Supply, I guess. And it'd cost a lot to ship abroad.

you could allways sell the parts on ebay

[XBOXdemon]

you could allways sell the parts on ebay

Well I was thinking about putting the whole thing on eBay, and obviously stating that the PSU is fried, but I wouldn't put it on the American site because I would lose 3/4 of the value considering shipping and that lot.

And as I said, it wouldn't sell on the UK site. I could try I guess, but i'd be surprised. Plus i'm gonna lose some value.......I paid 110 for it, but I did get Halo.....I don't really wana sell it for less than 100 (with Halo, inc/ shipping also).....

I guess i'll see...

[ferrari_rulz_02]

sell the mobo, case, dvd, all seperate. best way of doing it. you obviously wont get your money back, but youl will go closer. dvd drives sell for 80aus each, that and teh mobo would get yout the most.

have a look on ebay and see what price ppl are sellign the parts for

[alukii]

Hi,

I also plugged my 110v Xbox into a 220v socket without thinking.
I bought a new power supply (switchable) and installed it but still no power at all.

Could there be anything else damaged apart from the power supply? Or could it be a faulty power supply?
Also is there any way to test the power supply?

Thanks in advance
Alch

[ferrari_rulz_02]

Hi,

I also plugged my 110v Xbox into a 220v socket without thinking.
I bought a new power supply (switchable) and installed it but still no power at all.

Could there be anything else damaged apart from the power supply? Or could it be a faulty power supply?
Also is there any way to test the power supply?

Thanks in advance
Alch

use a multi meter and see if the 5v is giveing you 5v, 12v giving you 12v ect

[alukii]

use a multi meter and see if the 5v is giveing you 5v, 12v giving you 12v ect

Thanks for the reply. I thought as much, was hoping there would be anothet way.
I just recently moved from Japan to China and haven't received any of my shipment yet (which has all my tools etc). Guess i might just go and buy a cheap multi meter.
Thanks again!