The Power Cord Conspiracy, Here's the truth Options

[fizzLe]

i ordered my new ps cable not sure which cable im going to get but im gonna open up my box shortly and find out. if it is the problem psu, ill just resolder. by the way, what if you have a foxlink ps, your xbox is dead because of the problem. will this make it work now? or will m$ send you a new box? just wondering. maybe we can get some new boxes because of this.

[theunbeatable]

The european (or at least the dutch) cables are different and smaller 

I also live in Holland and have got the exact same cable from MS. MFG date is 14 october 2003, and the xbox appears to be a v1.4. I couldn't resist to check which PSU I had. Guess what! A foxlink...

Foxlink
Model: FTPS-0002
Rev: H
Max power output: 96 W


I removed the PSU and checked the solder, there was no indication of short circuit anywhere. What I did found was molten "White gue' on top of the PSU around one of the coils, but dunno if that has anything to do with this.

It's possible that certain revisions require different security measures (=cables). It would also appear then that the delta PSU is also susceptible to short circuit.

This post has been edited by theunbeatable: Feb 24 2005, 06:41 PM

[feflicker]

Yeah, as soon as I saw the original press release my initial thought was "it's about damn time". I've fixed several of these PSU's. I have seen them actually spark out the back, and lots of them make crackling noises... Plug it in in the dark, that is fun too!

I am glad MS$ did something about it, even if it is a lame-o fix.

[one321]

So do these power cables fix any problem at all? My friend's PSU went bad and he ended up buying a new one... and now this news comes out.

[desertboy]

No these power cords don't cure the problem they just add a safety mechanism.

::theunbeatable
I think it's only foxlink powersupplies in 1.0/1.1


I have a delta power supply in my 1.0/1.1 and they sent me one of the chunky ones.

[xman954]

I am glad MS$ did something about it, even if it is a lame-o fix.

YEA cover there ASS... Lame-o MFers

[Fantmx]

The reason MS sent out power cords, and didn't fix the Xbox is because nobody would send theirs in. Think about it, the repair process would likely take at least 4 weeks. Plus, if you send in a modded Xbox who knows what may happen. This way, the customer doesn't have to do anything, and they are somewhat protected.

[Ballz2TheWallz]

um...ive known about this since the early days whats so big about it? just how about not plugging and unplugging so much on the 1.0' and 1.1's. my 1.0 never suffered only my cousins 1.1 and it was pretty stable. solder cracks when you move the metal placed in it i can push a led through a glob of solder.

[poiygon]

They're protected from damage to their entertainment center, but their Xbox will still short and no longer function. If the person thinks this will fix the issue, but their Xbox stops turning on, they'll probably switch back to the old power cord only to cause the damage that MS is trying to prevent. This just seems like a marketing ploy to show that MS cares about it's customers and stands behind its products.

[big_xbox_n00bie]

My xbox makes crackling noises when you try and plug the cord in and the powers on at the plug. It's a v1.3 dunno about the PSU, i'll check it later.

-BxN

[NTICompass]

My XBOX was made June 17, 2002. It's a 1.0 (I think). I ordered the new cable, even though I never unplug my XBOX. I didn't check to see what PSU I have, but since I don't unplug/re-plug my XBOX, do I even need a new cable? I got one b/c it's free, and I want M$ to give me free stuff . I hope I don't get a clunker, or have a Foxlink PSU. If my PSU needs re-soldering, will the new cable actually help? Can someone re-solder my PSU for chaep if I need it done?

[Exobex]

These things are being churned out on eBay already!
Ordered three using serial numbers of 3 dead Xbox motherboards that I had lying around! The one for my own, working Xbox will have to go to my parents' house.

What the hell, if they're free...

[AF_Snowboarder01]

If you just solder them properly , with some good solder you won't have any more problems . i've been repairing these supplies for quite a while now . just get a cheap solder iron & some decent solder & you won't have any prob's . i'm glad some one else has found the same things that i've been seeing for ages. some of the other supplies have also the same problem with the socket, but not as bad . i think it depends on how often they are unplugged & plugged back in. if you hear it crackling when you plug it in .do something about it. mayby m.s will catch on! if they don't already know.

Same here. Just desolder the whole power supply connector, and then solder it with better quality solder. Any n00b can do it, but you can make $$$ doing it for those who don't know how (It's what you know that they pay you for, not the maintainance .

BTW, andybody think maybe a lot of the reasons for the replacement is because M$ wants to find out who's xbox is whose? I wont give 'em my info. I'd rather resolder a joint than get a bulky cord that I'd have to wait for. You have to give them your serial and address, so they can track you (and w/ serial they can track you online w/ HDD and IP, and possibly find if you have a mod, modded eeprom etc.) Sounds kinda familiar to me... RFID tags anyone?

This post has been edited by AF_Snowboarder01: Feb 24 2005, 09:59 PM

[Kraptreon]

My first xbox got fried this way after it was broken I could wiggle the power cord and there would be sparks-a-flying damm MicroShaft!!!!!

[TattooedBear]

Yeah. I had the same problem with my 1.0. Soldered, hot glued it. It's all fine.

When it first happened, the smoke and the non powering, I opened it up to look at it and realized what shoddy design it was.

Just addin' in.
Fun.

Later. Y'all have a great weekend