How to Fix XBox 360 Power Cords
A properly functioning power supply and power cords are necessary if the Xbox 360 game console is to work correctly. Because the power supply heats up during use, the fuse that keeps the power supply from being damaged can get loose from the circuit board it is attached to. This effectively disconnects the power supply and renders the power cords inactive. Fixing the fuse so that the power cords and power supply work as they should can be done at home, avoiding the exorbitant cost of having the repair done by a service center. The actual repair work can be safely done by anyone, not just a certified electrician. Fixing the Xbox 360's power supply and power cords will let you get back to playing games quickly.
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Things You'll Need
- Newspaper
- White glue
- Utility knife
- Phillips screwdriver
- Flat-edged screwdriver
- Soldering iron
- Solder
Instructions
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Unplug the power supply from the wall socket. Disconnect the power cords from the power supply. Wait at least three hours to ensure that there is no residual electricity in the power supply or power cords.
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Pull off the four rubber pads from the bottom of the power supply using the utility knife. Remove the screws that were hidden under the rubber pads using the Phillips screwdriver. Insert the flat-edged screwdriver between the seams of the top and bottom case and wiggle the bottom case free. Pull off the bottom case and put it aside.
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Put the newspaper down on a work surface. Put the power supply sans the bottom on the newspaper with the internal components facing up.
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Lift up the circuit board inside the case. Apply the soldering iron to the solder at each end that holds the metal piece to the circuit board. Pull the metal piece off the circuit board and put it aside.
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Locate the fuse at the right side inside the case that is connected to the circuit board and covered with black electrical tape. Remove the tape. Wiggle the fuse to loosen it from the circuit board.
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Pull the fuse up and off the circuit board. Scrape the contact pin at the bottom of the fuse with the utility knife. Scrape around the hole on the circuit board where the fuse's pin goes into. Put the fuse back into the hole on the circuit board. Solder the fuse against the hole using the soldering iron.Let the solder cool.
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Reassemble the power supply. Put white glue on one side of the rubber feet and place them back into position. Reattach the power cords. Plug the power cord back into the wall socket. Plug the power cord back into the Xbox 360. Turn the Xbox 360 on and use it again now that you have fixed the power supply and the power cords.
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Tips & Warnings
Wear work gloves to protect your hands when using the soldering iron.
There is always the chance of an electrical discharge from a faulty power cord.
