How to Fix an XBox 360 Mic
The Xbox 360 wireless microphone lets you enjoy karaoke and singing games without a connecting cable getting in the way of your gaming fun. However, the technology used is less than consistent and can fail to synchronize with the game console, which results in a nonfunctioning microphone. You can fix the mic within about an hour so that it will work correctly and provide a better gaming experience. The repair to the mic will not affect or damage the Xbox 360 console.
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Instructions
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Open the battery compartment of the microphone and remove the batteries. Rub the contacts inside of the battery compartment with the clean cloth. Next, rub the contacts with a swab moistened with rubbing alcohol.
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Remove dust and dirt from around the Power/connect button using the toothpick. Rub around the Power/connect button with a swab moistened with rubbing alcohol.
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Rub the contacts of the fresh batteries with the cloth. Place the batteries inside of the microphone's battery compartment and close the lid.
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Stand with the microphone within 10 m (about 30 feet) of the Xbox 360 game console. Turn on the console.
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Press the microphone Power/connect button once with a smooth motion. The wireless microphone will now sync up with the Xbox 360 game console and can be used.
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Tips & Warnings
Radio-frequency interference can keep the microphone from staying in sync with the Xbox 360 console. Avoid placing the game console next to a wireless home network, microwave or other sources of strong RF signals.
Pushing the Power/connect button too hard or multiple times in a row can break the mechanism and render the microphone broken permanently. A replacement will then have to be bought.
