Cheapo Tech: Fix Xbox 360 Slim Power Adapter/Brick Red Light Issue

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  • Опубліковано 4 гру 2024

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  • @Tiggaknock
    @Tiggaknock 5 років тому +60

    2:00 skip all the talking and get right to it

  • @CHEVI789
    @CHEVI789 8 років тому +184

    Listen folks, i used to do electronics so let me give you some tips.
    -firstly the electronics these days have a computer chip, if it detects a problem somewhere it will either shut itself down or go in standby mode and will keep doing so until you reset the power brick by turning it off at the wall.
    -unplug everything and wait a good 5 minutes, 5 minutes for a power supply in this case is needed as the xbox power supply holds a large current in it's capacitors, even when unplugged capacitors actually are still supplying voltage and need a while in some cases to deplete that power. Now if this does not work then you may need a new power brick, but please note, the xbox itself tells the power brick whether to turn on or not, so it could be in the xbox itself.
    -As this guy says, sometimes it's all dust, as the unit sucks in cool air, dust is also sucked into it and can block the heatsinks to the GPU & CPU, if you catch it in time it's all good, if not then you may have cooked them both, generally the solder joints of the GPU & CPU disconnect and not the GPU or CPU are cooked.
    In most cases with most electronic parts it's a dry solder joint, the problem is where is it, it could take a long time looking at each part and you need like a microscope, if found you can see the hairline crack, sometimes looking at the solder joints and seeing if they are dull is good enough.
    GPU means Graphics Processing Unit (the video chip in other words)
    CPU means the Computer Processing Unit ( the chip that controls the whole lot).
    Hope this just enlightens people who don't know much about electronics.

    • @tcboss2789
      @tcboss2789 8 років тому +7

      tip ur nipple

    • @NotAysan
      @NotAysan 7 років тому +2

      CHEVI789 👍 👍 👍

    • @nathanielkhor610
      @nathanielkhor610 7 років тому

      Sdrf Drt same

    • @nathanielkhor610
      @nathanielkhor610 7 років тому

      Sdrf Drt but now it working BTW my Xbox is limited editions too but very old about 5years

    • @nathanielkhor610
      @nathanielkhor610 7 років тому +1

      Sdrf Drt I put to repair in a shop for 1month and he give me a new Xbox 360 Limited Edition for 150pound

  • @huffenpuffyt
    @huffenpuffyt 4 роки тому +119

    Made a four minute video basically asking me "did you try unplugging it and plugging it back again"

  • @BrynnZeeGreat
    @BrynnZeeGreat 8 років тому +2

    i don't comment on videos but i got to the point that i was screaming at my xbox and calling gamestop to ask how much their xboxes were and i finally did this exactly and closed my eyes when i touched the on button muttering "please god" and it worked!!! thank u so much!!!!!

    • @MikeHypeTv
      @MikeHypeTv 8 років тому

      Brynn Wittenburg sub

  • @lautaa_arg_tricampeon
    @lautaa_arg_tricampeon 2 місяці тому

    I just bought a 360 to play all the old games back when I was a teenager, I was going crazy but I love these old school consoles. YOU HAVE to plug things in order/ first the plug to the 360 then the power cable TO the power brick AND ONLY THEN can you plug into the wall/electric current. If it does not work , repeat until it works. Thank you for this vid ! I was goin crazy and feeling upset that I was playing normally and decided to take the 360 to the bedroom but it wouldnt work jajaj looked up some vids and saw I was not the only one going through this !

  • @zmhouse35
    @zmhouse35 8 років тому +81

    okay but how do you fix it permanently because mine still over heats and the fan sounds like chainsaw

    • @masterchief952
      @masterchief952 5 років тому +5

      Same with mine m8

    • @renzgonzales7452
      @renzgonzales7452 5 років тому +6

      Mine is permanently red like still in 2018 still red but yesterday it works now its not working

    • @vicboos6737
      @vicboos6737 5 років тому +1

      1000 Subscriber With . no videos
      My one to

    • @ELECTRA361
      @ELECTRA361 4 роки тому +2

      lol the fan sounds like a chainsaw

    • @emilianovega2088
      @emilianovega2088 4 роки тому +1

      You have to open the power adapter and clean the light

  • @AwesomeAdmiral
    @AwesomeAdmiral Рік тому

    So after unplugging my brick from the wall and plugging it back it to find it still having a red light I thought I had to replace my power brick. I tried to reset it like you and it worked! I don't know how and why it works, but thank you.

  • @redfire-ec9rq
    @redfire-ec9rq 8 років тому +35

    my heart sank when i saw it wad red thank you fot helping me

  • @zubiddydoodoopop
    @zubiddydoodoopop Рік тому +1

    The compressed air trick worked instantly. The fan was absolutely bogged with decades of dust buildup. It'd light up yellow as normal, then it'd send power upon bootup then instantly shut off. There must be a processor in the power brick that senses fan RPM & if it doesn't see anything right away it'll shut off to prevent any risk of fire from overheating. You'll need a torx bit screw driver to open the box & 2 different bit sizes of phillips heads to get all the way to the fan and then go wild with the compressed air to clean out all the crud. Also I put some air on the plug for the fan in case if there was any resistance there. Then after it was all put back together it fired up again just like it did day 1

  • @kellypalim8369
    @kellypalim8369 5 років тому +4

    Thank you for your helpful video, you shined over my ignorance and showed me the light, the green one to be specific

  • @dedysby48
    @dedysby48 Рік тому

    Thank you bro, you save my Xbox that haven't been used since 4 years ago. Good luck further bro. love from Indonesia

  • @OdumC
    @OdumC 8 років тому +7

    Worked like a charm for me on the old X-Box original brick. Good fix, and literally every power cable needs to be unplugged.. even the stray cable going from surge to brick has to come out of the surge and also out of the brick. no idea why that'd make a difference, but it did.

  • @tcthompson3994
    @tcthompson3994 3 роки тому

    Dude thank you ur the first helpful video on UA-cam that helped fix a Xbox

  • @cleithro
    @cleithro 3 роки тому

    BRO THANK YOU SO MUCH IVE HAD MY XBOX 360 FOR YEARS AND NOW ITS WORKING AGAIN IT HAD THE RING OF DEATH ONCE AND NOW IT WORKS AGAIN THANK YOU

  • @devinferguson1173
    @devinferguson1173 9 років тому +1

    i unplugged everything cleaned it out... it had a cloud of dust in it which was probably the problem but i blew it all out then cleaned the fan and plugged it back up in the order that you showed and it works so thank u very much i will subscribe for this and i hope to see more 360 tips from u cause this one worked... again... thank u

  • @duliriel
    @duliriel 7 років тому +1

    Thank you I just blow air with my mouth trough the vents and a lot of dust came out, now it's working and not overheating.

  • @ananthakrishnan1455
    @ananthakrishnan1455 5 років тому +1

    Blew ito my power brick vent and a huge spray of dust came from the other end!
    It works like new now!....thanks for the info mate!

  • @AjitBhattAV
    @AjitBhattAV 3 роки тому +11

    You're the best! Powering on after 4 years and my heart skipped a few beats!

  • @TomWhiteyy
    @TomWhiteyy 8 років тому

    This is the only video that worked for me, got an xbox power adapter for 15 quid next day delivery off eBay..

  • @jeorge8151
    @jeorge8151 8 років тому +1

    Yessss... Thank you..... Question, the light on the power source is orange(not green) is this ok?

    • @henryq2012
      @henryq2012  8 років тому +1

      orange means stand by, which means it's ok, but you haven't turned on the xbox yet. when it's on, it's green

    • @tylercaswell7025
      @tylercaswell7025 8 років тому

      J Condors it turns green when on

  • @fortniteblevins
    @fortniteblevins 5 років тому +12

    Thank you for the help! I’ve been struggling turn on my Xbox after a couple of years and you were very useful.

  • @PapaScho
    @PapaScho Рік тому

    Well you saved me buying my third power supply. Christmas miracle

  • @leonlee9276
    @leonlee9276 8 років тому +13

    how bout solid orange light but still can't turn on
    xbox 360 e

    • @royalopez06
      @royalopez06 5 років тому

      It lights in orange, but if i turned it on the light is turning off together with the Xbox. It does mean that i need to change my adaptor?

    • @damariousgreen9732
      @damariousgreen9732 5 років тому +1

      How bout orange light keep coming off

    • @freyagingell6509
      @freyagingell6509 5 років тому +1

      Mine does the same

    • @ray-may
      @ray-may 4 роки тому

      Mines doing the same now

    • @naishab3405
      @naishab3405 4 роки тому

      Same

  • @iainchandlere676
    @iainchandlere676 7 років тому

    well i had this problem, long story short. i did everything i could that xbox & youtube suggested, didn't work either. FINALLY what i did instead was to take the cover off the PSU. This enabled me to keep the PSU cool & works perfectly now. Make sure ur PSU in a safe position so nothing falls on it.

  • @eternalinks2561
    @eternalinks2561 8 років тому +1

    OMFG!!!!! Thank you sooooo much!!! I got super pissed when it was red and I did your steps and it works!!!! Your a GOD bro, but not the God

  • @sofyan3
    @sofyan3 2 роки тому

    Thanks maan.. you're the best. Hail from Indonesia...

  • @_Michal_Michal_
    @_Michal_Michal_ 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks, I think it was the dust in by fans causing problems

  • @xavoxoboy648
    @xavoxoboy648 4 роки тому

    It worked the like button worked thanks man I just bought gta 5 and I was scared that I would not be able to play gta 5 thanks a lot Man U deserve a sub

  • @techgamer2558
    @techgamer2558 3 роки тому +1

    To clean adapter we should have to open it? Reply me plz

  • @marcun666
    @marcun666 4 роки тому

    It's so god damn simple and yet it worked and saved me some money, thanks a lot!

  • @divine2225
    @divine2225 8 років тому

    It still crashes. But thankyou for letting me know that I don't have to replace the xbox. I was seriously going to buy a new one. Thanks again.

    • @ELECTROHAXZ
      @ELECTROHAXZ 8 років тому

      I have fixed it guys! I took apart the brick and looked for damage, no damage, the end was already cut off and the wires has solder on them because I use it as a 12 volt power supply, so here is what I did, first with the power off, connect the red and blue wires together, then connect the grey wire to one of the yellow wires, then apply power and watch the LED light, it should blink red then blink yellow then blink red then blink yellow a few times, once it stops flashing, it should stay yellow, then unplug the power brick, wait for the LED to go off once you unplug it, then disconnect all wires and reapply power, the light should be yellow, then plug it into the console and it should turn green, if not, repeat until it works! I do not know what color wires of the connector though so just search google for "Xbox slim power brick connector pinout" and you should find it, I thought it would be broken but it is really an easy fix, just use something like small pieces of broken paper clips to join the connections if you do not have proper test wires or bare wires available

  • @iTzFuZioN
    @iTzFuZioN 7 років тому +13

    i just bought a new power adapter and it's showing red

    • @findalefinnie
      @findalefinnie 4 роки тому +3

      CrxzyyEditz same.

    • @bigb8428
      @bigb8428 4 роки тому

      Same

    • @aidangreen1942
      @aidangreen1942 4 роки тому

      Then your problem is internal capacitors in the xbox not power brick

  • @cooperkid5766
    @cooperkid5766 8 років тому +6

    WHAT? That doesn't even make sense how does that just instantly fix it

  • @doexswexu6968
    @doexswexu6968 2 роки тому +1

    1:50 is when he starts fixing it

  • @Lol73826
    @Lol73826 2 роки тому

    Saved my life bro thank you

  • @AndrewDiaz1404
    @AndrewDiaz1404 6 років тому

    There is a fan inside the power brick and you should listen to see if it's spinning. If you cannot hear it spinning take it apart and lubricate that fan after cleaning it.

  • @smarticlefarticle6556
    @smarticlefarticle6556 9 років тому

    Thanks, what a simple way to fix a dumb problem

  • @allanstergaming8475
    @allanstergaming8475 8 років тому +1

    Thank you a lot dude that really helped but the bad thing is that while I was doing it got in to my mouth the dirt

  • @tinjester775
    @tinjester775 2 роки тому +1

    doen't work for me. I have my power brick for 3 days so it's impossible to get dusty so quickly, it still shows red light

    • @sbevexlr848
      @sbevexlr848 Рік тому

      Me too did you get any solutions?

  • @manmeetsingh171
    @manmeetsingh171 4 роки тому +1

    Hello my xbox 360 E had the problem but i got a new power supply and it still does not turn on the brick has a orange light in it

    • @chip2881
      @chip2881 4 місяці тому

      Hope it got fixed, finally looking into mine, was it an internal issue?

  • @TYLERTHEBOSS09
    @TYLERTHEBOSS09 4 роки тому +1

    What about it turning yellow Orange

  • @pianikaandellapianika265
    @pianikaandellapianika265 5 років тому

    Thanks so so much my sister doesn’t live with me and she loves Minecraft and she doesn’t have it and I really needed this video thank you so so much

  • @alcruise8289
    @alcruise8289 7 років тому +8

    I disconnected the brick from the wall and xbox but it still glowed orange

  • @shanephillips1818
    @shanephillips1818 6 років тому

    I tried it and it worked saved me buying a new one

  • @se7en109
    @se7en109 7 років тому

    I had my Xbox 360 slim for 4 now and it still looks brand new

  • @noved15
    @noved15 4 роки тому

    Wow, that is stupid, and it is just what my 360 needed. Thank you

  • @martinnasom5864
    @martinnasom5864 2 роки тому

    Wow thanks so much it’s my first time with Xbox and this problem u said happened to me ur way worked thanks so much

  • @delirium2512
    @delirium2512 8 років тому +4

    Can u help me when I turn on my Xbox it turns off and on and when I look at my brick it stays orange when its plunged into the Xbox and when I turn it on it turns green and back to orange PLZ HELP

    • @ELECTROHAXZ
      @ELECTROHAXZ 8 років тому +1

      I have fixed it guys! I took apart the brick and looked for damage, no damage, the end was already cut off and the wires has solder on them because I use it as a 12 volt power supply, so here is what I did, first with the power off, connect the red and blue wires together, then connect the grey wire to one of the yellow wires, then apply power and watch the LED light, it should blink red then blink yellow then blink red then blink yellow a few times, once it stops flashing, it should stay yellow, then unplug the power brick, wait for the LED to go off once you unplug it, then disconnect all wires and reapply power, the light should be yellow, then plug it into the console and it should turn green, if not, repeat until it works! I do not know what color wires of the connector though so just search google for "Xbox slim power brick connector pinout" and you should find it, I thought it would be broken but it is really an easy fix, just use something like small pieces of broken paper clips to join the connections if you do not have proper test wires or bare wires available

    • @BilalQadirKhan
      @BilalQadirKhan 8 років тому

      ELECTROHAXZ can you please help me out !? I want to follow your instruction step by step so can you please help me

    • @ELECTROHAXZ
      @ELECTROHAXZ 8 років тому

      Sheikhoo Shakespeare Just tell me your facebook name and I would be glad to help you! :)

    • @BilalQadirKhan
      @BilalQadirKhan 8 років тому

      ELECTROHAXZ
      ahhh thank you soo much
      www.Facebook.com/bilalbhai9000

    • @ELECTROHAXZ
      @ELECTROHAXZ 8 років тому +1

      Sheikhoo Shakespeare I messaged you, you haven't responded

  • @Joshua-rb5rp
    @Joshua-rb5rp 4 роки тому

    Bro ligit u saved my Xbox thank u so much

  • @chrisp9098
    @chrisp9098 4 роки тому

    My orange light flickers with an occasional red light. Any thoughts?

  • @zmac151able
    @zmac151able 7 років тому +2

    xbox 360 slim won't turn on but the power brick is green

  • @yeas3227
    @yeas3227 7 років тому

    this guy is cool he really helped me today

  • @SuperGamewarrior101
    @SuperGamewarrior101 2 роки тому

    My power supply has an orange light and the console won't turn on. I've ordered a new power supply to see if that will fix it

  • @T-REX--df6gc
    @T-REX--df6gc 7 років тому

    I know how to fix the Xbox 360 power cord I was 1:48 and then I just unplugged my power cord to my Xbox and the power outlet so the court had no power and it wasn't connected to my Xbox and then out what I did I plugged it back in and put it back into my Xbox and now it's fixed simple as that but thank you for the help

  • @prodbybigl
    @prodbybigl 8 років тому +6

    My power brick keeps on over heating

    • @BilalQadirKhan
      @BilalQadirKhan 8 років тому

      ELECTROHAXZ help me yo please ! what if it blows

    • @ELECTROHAXZ
      @ELECTROHAXZ 8 років тому

      Sheikhoo Shakespeare Its already not working, how much worse could it get? Ill help you but I don't know your facebook account name

    • @MarkovVulrelka
      @MarkovVulrelka 7 років тому

      ZR1_FTW same here bro

  • @Huntsman_Hart
    @Huntsman_Hart 8 років тому +9

    I unplugged the back of the power adapter and plugged it back in and it worked fine

    • @Huntsman_Hart
      @Huntsman_Hart 8 років тому +1

      It happened on both of my 360's

    • @MtrayPlays
      @MtrayPlays 7 років тому +3

      Mine works but 5-10-20 mins later shuts off or about 1-2 hours

    • @vcereno6384
      @vcereno6384 7 років тому

      Mtray 98 same

  • @bandit_.101
    @bandit_.101 3 роки тому

    Omg thanks so much I can finally play my old halo thanks I was so worried as I have like hundreds of thousands of game points on this and I didn't know what to do as I've had this console my whole life

  • @dantecoates9513
    @dantecoates9513 4 роки тому

    I know this is late but mine still goes red immidately after i press the start up button, even after i unplugged everything, letting it rest, and plugged them back on. Any ideas?

  • @hichamtassi1753
    @hichamtassi1753 4 роки тому

    Hello, nice video. Mine is orange light and when i want to turn it on it becomes red light. I changed the capacitor 400v, changed the fuse and nothing. Any other idea ? I have 315vdc at the main capacitor but nothing in the secondary... Thanks.

  • @bencurran142
    @bencurran142 8 років тому +5

    thank you so much mate you saved my life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @smithjohn732
    @smithjohn732 3 роки тому

    I need help with the regular power brick that comes with the original 360 models :(

  • @braydensouerdike6900
    @braydensouerdike6900 8 років тому +3

    Thanks so much this helped me I was thinking of buying a new one

  • @xkatjejonise5735
    @xkatjejonise5735 3 роки тому

    But mine is plugged into the xbox and still orange😱 I have a red light of death, it might be saying my power line is bad?

  • @RexOlafusVidulusMagnus
    @RexOlafusVidulusMagnus 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you vm bro

  • @johnnyfann5176
    @johnnyfann5176 8 років тому

    I panicked when it turned red thanks you had helped me

  • @yahircervantes8354
    @yahircervantes8354 3 роки тому

    I took of all cords from the power supply and now it turned orange when all cables were disconnected, Please help!

  • @StoriesbyPreetham
    @StoriesbyPreetham 5 років тому

    Great Job , saved my time , money and stress brother!!

  • @adityaderahman1639
    @adityaderahman1639 3 роки тому

    I Plugin Bur the adaptor still Orange and the Xbox only Green Dot

  • @sickpuppy7917
    @sickpuppy7917 4 роки тому

    Thank you sir! Idk if it fixed mine perminatly but fixed the issue, appreciate the video!

  • @MrCashXD
    @MrCashXD 3 роки тому

    For me the light on the power supply doesn't turn on at all

  • @calvinmay4673
    @calvinmay4673 4 роки тому +2

    I KNOW THIS IS OLD BUT THANK YOU !

  • @TheBrentandRylieShow
    @TheBrentandRylieShow 4 роки тому +1

    The reason there’s no power because you didn’t have it plugged in

  • @csabo1725
    @csabo1725 5 років тому

    Information starts at 2:00

  • @wolfkid589
    @wolfkid589 8 років тому +1

    OMG! You saved my life! thank you soooo much!

  • @darkelixirgod2892
    @darkelixirgod2892 7 років тому

    I did the first bit and it fixed it thannnnnnk u soooo much srsly I can't thank u enough

  • @inzaniavendetta8661
    @inzaniavendetta8661 5 років тому

    Thank you man it actually works!!

  • @lazarvasile3333
    @lazarvasile3333 5 років тому

    Thanks bro ,im nearly start to open tis sheet but your indication work thanks...

  • @eddymofo3359
    @eddymofo3359 5 років тому

    It worked for me, but I also took the case of and blew the dust out with compressed air to be safe.

  • @Daniusky
    @Daniusky 4 роки тому

    You save my day, thanks for the tips

  • @mika0488
    @mika0488 8 років тому

    Soo what if you bought a new brick and your Xbox still keeps dinging DINGING to shut off it doesn't like before but what I see it does is it won't eject the disc when it does make the noise? Could it be the Xbox wire behind the faceplate problem

    • @collinroberts7426
      @collinroberts7426 8 років тому +1

      Im having the exact same issue, did you ever find a fix?

    • @mika0488
      @mika0488 8 років тому

      no not yet time to get another console PS4

  • @terrancegray549
    @terrancegray549 9 років тому +2

    Thanks so much this really helped.

  • @DivinerYT
    @DivinerYT 7 років тому

    if it doesnt work then take the brick apart and see whats wrong or buy a new one

  • @chrisy_
    @chrisy_ 3 роки тому

    My xbox 360 decided to shine red two years ago.. did everything this video told after the two years passed it is still the same though a little green light showed up for a split second and then bam red light again. What am i supposed to do with that?

    • @HeavenlyEnricoPucci
      @HeavenlyEnricoPucci 10 місяців тому

      Just unplug the adaptor from electricity and hold for 1 day then try plug again if it wont work then rip

  • @michaelkruk9928
    @michaelkruk9928 7 років тому +2

    Thanks so much I was about to buy a new Xbox!!

  • @markmartires7576
    @markmartires7576 6 років тому

    The memory of the xbox are gonna be gone?

  • @pixelmaniac6367
    @pixelmaniac6367 8 років тому +4

    i tried this a BILLION times and it did not work i even let it cool down for 6 MONTHS and still crap someone help me please i miss the xbox intro

  • @MrModz1999
    @MrModz1999 4 роки тому +1

    Is this a troll video?!

  • @whtvamp6400
    @whtvamp6400 10 місяців тому

    Thanks bro very useful. God bless you❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @batakush68
    @batakush68 7 років тому

    I plug in my adapter to the socket and the light shows orange and when it’s plug into the xbox it’s red help me please

  • @whoaitslaging9010
    @whoaitslaging9010 7 років тому

    hi dude hope u get this thank u sooooo much it worked I am going to like each one of ur vids

  • @harmanrandhawa_677
    @harmanrandhawa_677 6 років тому

    I have a problem my xbox360 asked me passcod of family setting but i have no passcood

  • @BlackAnt02
    @BlackAnt02 7 років тому

    What do i do if i found a compacitor leaking

  • @silentstone4265
    @silentstone4265 7 років тому

    Starts at 2:02

  • @2045BC
    @2045BC 2 роки тому

    Thank you bro it work now i can play with my brother

  • @zarb3820
    @zarb3820 6 років тому

    My Xbox has a red light but I usually fix it by unplugged everything for 2min and put everything back in but now it doesn’t want to turn on now

  • @PandorasTmrw
    @PandorasTmrw 5 років тому

    Thank you these steps worked!

  • @gavinthehumanboy6065
    @gavinthehumanboy6065 7 років тому

    unplugged everything and let it sit for a day, and the Xbox still kept turning off and showing the red light on the adapter about 20mins after turning it on while I was using it, do I need to buy a new one?

    • @henryq2012
      @henryq2012  7 років тому

      probably the inside of your xbox is too dusty. open up and clean it.

  • @Vekren
    @Vekren 2 роки тому

    worked for me thanks so much.

  • @carsonsgamingworld4719
    @carsonsgamingworld4719 3 роки тому

    My brick has a orange dot so I think it’s fine but my Xbox won’t turn o. Still

  • @stickydates7527
    @stickydates7527 4 роки тому

    Tysm for this awesome video