DarkGashX Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 The "kettle" lead going into my power brick is VERY loose, if i move it while the electric on that circuit is on it "crackles". I was wondering if is supposed to be like that as a Microsoft "pull" precaution or if I got a faulty lead?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harreh Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 This happened with my old monitor's power brick. It doesn't happen any more, I just turned the power off and plugged it in/out a few times then pushed it in as much as possible and never touched it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkGashX Posted December 26, 2006 Author Share Posted December 26, 2006 Thanks Harreh, is it supposed to be like that - I.E. everyones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetham Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 Maybe if you lick it while its turned on??? I heard somehwere that saliva is a good insulator. :p In all seriousness though, id be a little concerned about it. Doesnt sound normal to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkGashX Posted December 26, 2006 Author Share Posted December 26, 2006 The "crackling" is normal if you unplug leads while the electric is on which you should never do, but the lead is very loose and again wanted to know if it is supposed ot be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harreh Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 I wouldn't know if this should be expected or not, I don't have a 360 but I would be concerned about it and wouldn't think to expect this to be normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkGashX Posted December 26, 2006 Author Share Posted December 26, 2006 Theres always a first! I just kicked the lead out :( It is very very loose. I don't think it should be like that and the connect on the lead it seems to be to long and short. What can I do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetham Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 return it for a replacement???(may require turning in the whole xbox 360). Call xbox tech support??? (good luck). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkGashX Posted December 26, 2006 Author Share Posted December 26, 2006 I feel so stupid, my good friend griffin said his was out a bit not that much and he got his in a bit more so I thought dammit put some force on mine and it slid in, it was xmas and I didn't want to break it but now I'm glad I did Case.. make that Thread Closed :). Thanks everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TokyoKiller Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Eh, no one is stupid. We all are trying to be careful with our babies! At one point we are afraid that if the wire is loose it might damage the system while we are afraid that if we push the cable in too much it might snap or bend something. Glad to help ya out :rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nashy Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Straight answer. No, its not normal. Take it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkGashX Posted December 27, 2006 Author Share Posted December 27, 2006 Straight answer. No, its not normal. Take it back. See my reply above, It is fixed :). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.KICK Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 See my reply above, It is fixed :). Was just looking at your other pictures and it did appear that you werent pushing it in far enough but glad its fixed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrCheese Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 lol :p All the problems with the launch units and the millions of posts about red lights have made us all paranoid :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkGashX Posted December 27, 2006 Author Share Posted December 27, 2006 Lol, well as I said a whole day of GoW = 360 Warm at the back ONLY. I don't see ANYWAY it is possible to overheat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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