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Important Xbox news!
Posted: February 17th, 2005, 15:53
by Renegatus
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.
Posted: February 17th, 2005, 15:56
by Dr. kitteny berk
or just nick the lead out of the cd player...
Posted: February 17th, 2005, 15:57
by Renegatus
Dr. Kitteny Berk wrote:or just nick the lead out of the cd player...
Why bother when you can get one freeeeeeeeee!
Posted: February 17th, 2005, 16:02
by mrbobbins
Renegatus wrote: Why bother when you can get one freeeeeeeeee!
And more importantly free from Microsoft!!
Posted: February 17th, 2005, 16:38
by Stoat
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.
Posted: February 17th, 2005, 17:13
by TezzRexx
pwned, thank god I stuck with my ps2 :D
hmm
Posted: February 17th, 2005, 18:05
by viper_2090
i'm in same situation as stoat here, mine's about 3 years old i think!