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Abram

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Posted: Feb 28, 2007 - 11:39 PM
Post subject: Did I just NUKE my XBOX?? (Update: I did nuke it! help!)

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So, I finally got my modded xbox from the states here, and i waited to buy a voltage converter to plug it in, as I think I remember reading about some guy on SHXP forums who fried his xbox by plugging it in directly.

So this is the converter that I got:
AC 220-240V~ 50/60Hz to AC 110-120V~ 30W

My xbox has a sticker on it that says:
100V - 127 V ~ 2.1A
50/60 Hz

I plugged my xbox into the converter, then into the wall outlet. When I push the power button, the lights don't come on, but there's a faint "click" sound, as if the hard drive starts to spin up, but stops right away. If I hold down the power button, the click sound repeats.

Do I have the right voltage adapter? and if not, did i just blow up my xbox?? It doesn't smell like burnt electronics or anything. Can anyone help?

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Posted: Mar 01, 2007 - 12:04 AM

Sounds like the adapter is wrong or dead. Don't worry you can't kill your Xbox it has a circuit breaker preventing you from frying it (you might need a new circuit breaker but that's pretty cheap)

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Abram

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Posted: Mar 01, 2007 - 11:17 AM

hmm...i tried two different adapters though...both did the same thing.

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Posted: Mar 01, 2007 - 02:43 PM

maybe the xbox was damaged in shipping? I bought a very cheap voltage convertor from Radio Shack before coming to SH and have been using it for 2 years with the xbox with no problems.

If you blew the circuit breaker or fried the power supply I suspect you would not even get a 'click', my guess is the xbox itself has a problem. But, I'd try plugging a lamp in the socket first, and, also try using the convertor on another 120V device to make sure.

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Posted: Mar 01, 2007 - 07:52 PM

You could stick a metal knife in the socket and see if it works ...

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Posted: Mar 02, 2007 - 02:56 PM

Are there any flashing likes on the front panel? The converter specs look right.

It sounds a lot like there is a short on the motherboard. This thing has happened to my PC when i've shorted a card. the hard disk spins up, short circuit hits the board and
there is a click as the power supply fuse switches off.

I'm guessing something has either become disconnected or there was some shoddy work when you got your mod chip installed and its come loose. open up the box and check for pieces of metal or even hair/dust on the circut tracks and any loose wiring. of course get someone who knows what they're doing if you don't really know what you're looking at.

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Abram

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Posted: Mar 02, 2007 - 03:02 PM

argh

great. I softmodded my xbox - never had its case open, so it couldn't be a shoddy mod job. and no, the front LEDs don't come on.

any idea who i could bring it to "who knows what they're doing"?

i miss my XBMC Sad

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Posted: Mar 02, 2007 - 05:49 PM

If the converter was 30w that will be the problem - the Xbox needs a 150w supply (at least mine does).

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Posted: Mar 02, 2007 - 08:16 PM

fyi i'm using a 100W converter, but i heard xbox360 need 150~200W

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Posted: Mar 02, 2007 - 11:39 PM

yep the above post is correct - just double checked and mine is 100w

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Posted: Mar 03, 2007 - 11:05 AM

*phew*. ok, i guess i'll have to go and get a 100 watter. it kinda seemed like the xb wasn't getting enough power.

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Posted: Mar 04, 2007 - 12:07 AM

ok. i just bought a 200 watt adapter, as i was told that it will work fine with the 110 watt xbox (crosses fingers) and i can also use it to power my 200 watt guitar amp! wooo! \m/ 0_o \m/

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Posted: Mar 04, 2007 - 02:26 AM

woohooo! it worked. best buy to the rescue. video games and guitar. i'm whole again.

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Posted: May 20, 2007 - 05:06 PM

Soo....

I DID just nuke my Xbox. My friend brought a smaller power adapter/"converter" from the US, so i was going to give it a go on my Xbox so i didn't have to have this huge klunky adapter by my tv.

ppvvvzt kaPOW! ...and the smell of burned electronics wafted in the air.

new question: Does anyone know if I can get the power supply replaced here? If so, where? Perhaps the PS prevented the voltage from hitting the motherboard and a new PS will do the trick. *crosses fingers*

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Posted: May 21, 2007 - 09:22 AM

Yes, easily.

Toy Store -on Changle lu near Fu Min lu
will fix them, or many of the other stores selling xbox stuff. (Actually its getting harder to repair xbox stuff now, as they're totally into the 360 now).

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Posted: June 16, 2007 - 08:52 AM

where is a good place to buy 220V-to-120V transformers? My 360 needs 200W, my 100W transformer (convertor?) worked for 15 mintes, then over heated. Is it recommended to, for example, use a 300W one for a 200W application just for the thermal safety factor?

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Posted: June 16, 2007 - 09:00 AM

Within reason...there is no downside to over spec'ing a convertor.
REALLY overspec'ing? Burns more juice....throws off more heat.
300W for a 200W..do it.

I use a 500W reversable transformer I found when I lived in Singapore...also interested in a good place here to buy another quality convertor. Tired of switching this one from toy to toy.

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Posted: June 16, 2007 - 12:59 PM

fyi, i was curious, so I looked up converter vs. transformer. Always go with a transformer for electronics (vs. short use appliances). Transformers literally step down the voltage to 110 from 220, whereas converters 'cycle on and off' to effectively 'simulate' reducing the current and are often meant for short time usage.

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Posted: June 18, 2007 - 07:19 PM

OT...
I'm looking to buy a modded xbox360 around here. any place you guys can recommend?
Some warranty would be nice too =)

Cheers

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Posted: June 19, 2007 - 06:04 AM

FYI
original xbox = 127V max. * 1.5A = 191W (minimum transformer rating needed) use a 250W one to avoid excessive heat.
xbox360 = 127V max. * 5A = 635W (minimum transformer rating needed) use a 750W~800W one.

You can use a transformer rated at a lower value, but you will notice how hot it gets. The 'extra' heat will slowly degrade the insulation on the coil windings and eventually cause a short in the coils.

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Posted: June 19, 2007 - 07:00 AM

ditch the xbox and get a ps3

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Posted: June 19, 2007 - 08:11 AM

Animeisco wrote:

OT...
I'm looking to buy a modded xbox360 around here. any place you guys can recommend?
Some warranty would be nice too =)

Cheers

No chance of a warranty, once the 360 is opened, all warranties are invalid (unless opened up by microsoft) but to answer your question yes you can buy a modded 360 in the electronic shops, expect to pay 2500-3500rmb, check to se that it is pre-chipped or have a look on this site people regurlarly advertise for sale.

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Posted: Aug 07, 2007 - 10:28 PM

oh god....Ps3 wat a joke man if ur gonna upgrade get a Wii sure its graphically retarted but its alot more fun like in spider man u actually flick ur wrist....cant do that on a PS3 huh? but xbox360 is cool also.

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Posted: Aug 08, 2007 - 09:26 AM

Xbox360 is a good console, a lot of game titles but plagued by the 3ROD problem. Microsoft is giving 3 years warranty but it's only for unmodded consoles (obviously).

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Posted: Aug 09, 2007 - 07:43 PM

well everyone i know has had no problem with there Xbox360 so i think for the most part its clean bet that nothing will happen but if it does there is a 180 day waranty so u will be fine. but as i said before Wii = best especially with the zapper coming out.