Important Xbox news!

Renegatus · Post by **Renegatus** » February 17th, 2005, 15:53

Originally found on BBC News
Microsoft has said it will replace more than 14 million power cables for its Xbox consoles due to safety concerns.

The company said the move was a "preventative step" after reports of fire hazard problems with the cables.

Xboxes made before 23 October 2003 for all regions but Europe need a new cable while consoles in Europe made before 13 January 2004 require a replacement.

Microsoft said it had received 30 reports of minor injury or property damage due to faulty cables.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4274035.stm

Use the link below to enter your serial number and date of manufacture. Both on the bottom of the Xbox.

http://replacements.webprogram.com/en-gb/New_Order.asp
That will determine if you need one.

Post by **Dr. kitteny berk** » February 17th, 2005, 15:56

or just nick the lead out of the cd player...

Renegatus · Post by **Renegatus** » February 17th, 2005, 15:57

Dr. Kitteny Berk wrote:or just nick the lead out of the cd player...

Why bother when you can get one freeeeeeeeee!

mrbobbins · Post by **mrbobbins** » February 17th, 2005, 16:02

Renegatus wrote: Why bother when you can get one freeeeeeeeee!

And more importantly free from Microsoft!!

Stoat · Post by **Stoat** » February 17th, 2005, 16:38

I'll probably need one... my BoxOfX is getting on a bit now.

Edit: Stupidly, I'm putting myself at risk of injury by unplugging everything to read the Date and Serial number.

Post by **TezzRexx** » February 17th, 2005, 17:13

pwned, thank god I stuck with my ps2 :D

viper_2090 · Post by **viper_2090** » February 17th, 2005, 18:05

i'm in same situation as stoat here, mine's about 3 years old i think!

5punk

Important Xbox news!

Important Xbox news!

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