dave17
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My xobx has been crashing recently, at completely random times.
Recently more so, since i had moved it around a bit (ontop of my NTL box) and i had moved the power supply.
So i googled it and found this thead:
http://uk.gamespot.com/forums/show_msgs.php?topic_id=23998153&page=0
They say it is down to the power supply overheating, and the solution is to make it 'suspend' in the air, so the heat can disperse on all 4 sides. It also says to move your xbox so it is 'independant' and has clear access to side and fronts.
I have just moved my 360, and put the power supply over a shoe box, il see if this helps at all.
Just thought id spread the word 
[Edited on 04-12-2006 by dave17]
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John
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A problem with a 360 
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mk4_astra
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sweet i always wondered about that power supply
a few more tips ive heard about on the net:
make sure the 360 is actually plugged into a plug socket in the wall, rather than off some multi adaptor as this can cause games to freeze
try not to let it get to dusty or keep it in a dusty place
dont use one of those after market intercooler things, lots of people have had problems with them
if a game freezes up on you, download a patch for it from xbox live as if its the games fault then this should fix it
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--Dave--
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you cant just download a patch off of live if a game keeps crashing 
Any updates for games download automatically if you're signed into live when you start the game.
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mk4_astra
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quote:
Originally posted by --Dave--
you cant just download a patch off of live if a game keeps crashing
Any updates for games download automatically if you're signed into live when you start the game.
thats what i meant
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--Dave--
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the patches don't necessarily fix the fact a game is crashing. thats the point i was trying to get across.
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Steve
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iv got a patch in my pants, its a wet patch
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dave17
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Ahh yes, i did that also, plugged it straight into the wall.
Ill see how i get on tonight, someone i know said my xbox is fooked  
Apparantly PC world take swap them no probs though........
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Jamie Walby
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quote:
Originally posted by mk4_astra
make sure the 360 is actually plugged into a plug socket in the wall, rather than off some multi adaptor as this can cause games to freeze
try not to let it get to dusty or keep it in a dusty place
Im fucked
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Steve
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walby your a lovely lad
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Jamie Walby
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You couldnt see it, but I blushed when we kissed in the bush last night. I was hoping for more of the same when we were hiding in that room together.
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Ojc
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Stop bumming my boyfriend.
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Demo
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my power supply is hanging from udnerneath the unit my xbox sits on. but this is only because of the reach on the wire. didnt know it was a good thing
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Jamie Walby
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quote:
Originally posted by Ojc
Stop bumming my boyfriend.
Stop fucking about and get COD3 and get on Live then.
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AndyW
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mine keeps freezing randomnly too
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Jamescorsa97
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Well apparently there has been a huge issue with recent 360's. If your XBOX shows 3 red lights knows as the "Ring of death"
Fngers crossed, mine has been ok so far.
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Jamie Walby
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3 red lights where?
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John
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on the ring with the lights.
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Jamie Walby
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One round the power switch?
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John
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Yip
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Steve
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mines lit up round the anal ring, what does that mean?
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Jamie Walby
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It means that you fell asleep when OJC was near by.
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dave17
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Ok it seems this hasnt fixed my problem, it just crashed while i left it sitting in the Dashboard after 2mins
Dug out the box and everything, but lost the fuckin recipt 
Do PC world accept returns without recipt?
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--Dave--
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Be nice to them and they might swap it for you Dave. Better get your kneepads out
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dave17
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Ohhhhhhhhhh MANNNNNNNNN
How do u lose a recipt for something like this, what a TWAT.
Payed for it with vouchers aswel, cant even show a bank statement etc.
Surely they must be able to track via Serial number?
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