The Power Cord Conspiracy, Here's the truth Options

[P Exeter Blue]

I havent had a chance to examine my box yet, but when I power it on, it comes, off, on off, then stays on but nothing is on the screen. And if I even get near the connection of the power cable, there is some major ssssssshshhshshshsh noise going on, even when the console is off. Then, when I was playing a game, the game's sound started getting really staticy and cutting out then went off all together. Would this be the infamous PSU problem? ( I read the first page of the thread, then skipped to the end..sorry!)

This post has been edited by P Exeter Blue: Nov 16 2005, 10:38 PM

[madsci1016]

I havent had a chance to examine my box yet, but when I power it on, it comes, off, on off, then stays on but nothing is on the screen.  And if I even get near the connection of the power cable, there is some major ssssssshshhshshshsh noise going on, even when the console is off.  Then, when I was playing a game, the game's sound started getting really staticy and cutting out then went off all together.  Would this be the infamous PSU problem? ( I read the first page of the thread, then skipped to the end..sorry!)

It sounds like your experecing a FRAG, Flashign Red And Green lights, as well as your power connector has a bad case of cold solder joints. Unplug your xbox right away and have someone fix your xbox, if you are not capable of soldering. The longer you leave it pluged in the more damage the arching is causing. It needs repaired

[dyer01905]

Mabye it was an intentional flaw in the design. You know to get more business. To make the Xbox drop out over time. Then maybe they realized some started to cause fires, and they sent that cord out to prevent it from causing fires. But, at the same time still letting it short and drop out, while not causing fires. I have gotten the cord, but have not been yet a victim of my Xbox catching fire..............yet.

[dyer01905]

on my first xbox i had 2 fix the cd drive a lot of times. then one day i jumped the power supply with the motherboard and BLEW IT UP . i also got one heck of a zap too. A WORD OF ADVICE: never use all metal tools when working on something with high voltage. i learned my lesson the hard way.

[Granulated]

I submitted my Xbox serial number on the MS site, they said my xbox was "not effected", and I wouldn't need a replacement cord.

I, citing my blatant distrust for MS (My dad is a Novell system admin), pop open my system, and lo and behold, a Foxlink PSU on my 1.0. I pop that out, and sure enough, the solder joints are not only cracked, but also burnt. Looks like I caught it just in the nick of time. Thanks for nothing, M$!

[rooter75]

I know this is old news to most of you but I just wanted to add that my xbox last week did the spark and KABOOM when I turned it on!! And to my surprise when I unplugged it one of the pins had completely blown off the back of the power supply. When I opened my box the solder joints and about an inch of the power supply board was black. I am a little pissed but I guess a new power supply (25 bucks later) and it should breathe again! I never really look at the threads mentioning the PSU problems or I could of soldered the joints and avoided the explosion. So if your xbox is still running OK and you have never checked out the power supply I would reccomend doing it!

[homerrulez]

what happens if this has already happen to you aka Me. Cause I got sparks and then a poof me xbox no work no more. I tried a different PSU from another xbox and it worked so the problem is the PSU. What do I do? I wa sone that received a new cord by the way. SHould I call MS and complain? Will they send em a new PSU? Anything I can do then actually get one myself? Cause I tried on these boards and no one seems to live in NY and have a spare to sell me : (

[funnyperson1]

I doubt that MS will send you a new PSU, it seems their answer right now it to deny.

If you or someone you know can solder, you should try the fix posted by DarkMatter here:
http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?sho...c=361537&st=435

Else you could find out what version Xbox you have and buy a new PSU from here:
http://secure.llamma.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=64_22

[Slosha]

I know this is a huuuuugggeeee bump, but how can you avoid getting shocked by ur PSU? That one guy in the first few pages said he did, but i think if i just unplug my xbox (its been unplugs for a week now) that i shouldnt get shocked. Am i right?

Edit: oh yeah, and how do you remove solder?

This post has been edited by Slosha: Mar 17 2006, 07:04 PM

[Slosha]

oh yeah, and does it matter what solder i use?

the stuff ifound at my house is Oatley 40% tin 60% lead (thats what i tsaid on the role). Will this work?

This post has been edited by Slosha: Mar 18 2006, 02:11 AM

[bigdoo]

To prevent getting shocked, i recommend wearing some marigolds

To remove solder you can either use de-solder braid available from many places, or a "solder sucker" (sorry but i dont know the technical name, unless that is it) which looks like a fat pen with a piston inside.

And as far as i know, that solder should be fine.

[Slosha]

Well i got the PSU out and it IS a Foxlink and there are some burns and stuff (once i have the PSU out is there still a possibility of getting shocked?) so i was wondering if i should scrape the burns off or just leave em. BTW what do u mean by marigolds?

[Slosha]

MKkkkkkkkk... So i took everything out and stuff then i soldered the two spots (here's where i think i skrewed up). My dad helped me mostly but he said it didn't necessarily have to be connected to teh trace... so we didn't solder it to the trace and the when he soldered the other one, he kinda blended it with a different thing....



anyway...... after this happened i put everythign back together... (i still had a lil' golden screw left and once everyhting was together I tried turning it on but when i did the light circle in the front blinked red and green or sum other color so i turned it off and took it apart again. My bro said it always did that but i dont think it did.... HEEEELLLLPPPP PLLLZZZZZ!!!

[hojo79]

Seeing i have learned a whole lot in 35 pages i would like to comment i had the spark situation and called MS as well. Im not really into hearing about what kinda Power cord everyone got cause it does nothing.

What i would like to know is IF YOU DID NOT SODDER BUT BOUGHT A NEW PSU, where did you get it from? I will most likely try to sodder my brown lose connection but curious where everyone has gone to buy a PSU. I have seen some recommendations for llama's website wasn't sure if i can get some kinda direction? Thanx for all assistance

[seriouslysilly]

What i would like to know is IF YOU DID NOT SODDER BUT BOUGHT A NEW PSU, where did you get it from? I will most likely try to sodder my brown lose connection but curious where everyone has gone to buy a PSU. I have seen some recommendations for llama's website wasn't sure if i can get some kinda direction? Thanx for all assistance

many people either get it from ebay or from the buy/sell/trade forum on this site.
it tends to be a bit cheaper than from getting it at an on-line store.

BTW, I have a few v1.0 PSUs if you're still looking for one. Just PM me for details