Archived: My console shuts off after about 5 minutes
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Re: My console shuts off after about 5 minutes
07/22/11 11:56 pm | #16
Oh hey good one kidd!
Re: Re: My console shuts off after about 5 minutes
07/22/11 11:56 pm | #17
Quote by Grenade Rising:
I'm sure it's just over heating. It shuts off as if I had hit the power button, no red lights or anything. I'm not sure what color the power supply light is when it turns off, I didn't pay attention to it.
Well if the fan keeps running and it doesn't stop abruptly like the power was cut, the it is unlikely that your PSU (Power Supply Unit) is bad. It's just the thing you said about the console being fine on the dashboard, but not while running a game. Your 360 uses ~140-145 watts on the Dash and other low function processes, but can amp up to ~165 watts while driving games and using online capabilities.
So that's why you should check your power brick first before pointing a finger at the console! After that, we can troubleshoot farther!
Re: Re: Re: My console shuts off after about 5 minutes
07/22/11 11:57 pm | #18
Quote by theEVOL1:
Quote by Grenade Rising:
I'm sure it's just over heating. It shuts off as if I had hit the power button, no red lights or anything. I'm not sure what color the power supply light is when it turns off, I didn't pay attention to it.
Well if the fan keeps running and it doesn't stop abruptly like the power was cut, the it is unlikely that you PSU (Power Supply Unit) is bad. It's just the thing you said about the console being fine on the dashboard, but not while running a game. Your 360 uses ~140-145 watts on the Dash and other low function processes, but can amp up to ~165 watts while driving games and using online capabilities.
So that's why you should check your power brick first before pointing a finger at the console! After that, we can troubleshoot farther!
I will look into this!
Re: Re: My console shuts off after about 5 minutes
07/23/11 12:01 am | #20
Quote by Demonic Aspects:
just try cleaning it out, my buddy was having the same problem but it was because he had his xbox sitting on the carpet witch was causing it to overheat he moved it and it has been fine since
I keep mine horizontal on a wooden entertainment center. I would love to clean it out but I don't have the proper tools to open it all the way.
Re: My console shuts off after about 5 minutes
07/23/11 12:08 am | #21
Look, calm down. Some people are just having fun, it doesn't sound like the issue is an expensive one. I found a "kit" that isn't but a couple bucks that will help you open the XBOX and you can clean the dust out.
If it IS the console, it just gave you a reason to get a slim.....Or even the Gears or Star Wars console.
Here's the link: http://www.amazon.com/HDE-Xbox-Console-Opening-Tool/dp/9862510013
If it IS the console, it just gave you a reason to get a slim.....Or even the Gears or Star Wars console.
Here's the link: http://www.amazon.com/HDE-Xbox-Console-Opening-Tool/dp/9862510013
Re: Re: My console shuts off after about 5 minutes
07/23/11 12:10 am | #22
Quote by iKidd:
Look, calm down. Some people are just having fun, it doesn't sound like the issue is an expensive one. I found a "kit" that isn't but a couple bucks that will help you open the XBOX and you can clean the dust out.
If it IS the console, it just gave you a reason to get a slim.....Or even the Gears or Star Wars console.
Here's the link: http://www.amazon.com/HDE-Xbox-Console-Opening-Tool/dp/9862510013
If it IS the console, it just gave you a reason to get a slim.....Or even the Gears or Star Wars console.
Here's the link: http://www.amazon.com/HDE-Xbox-Console-Opening-Tool/dp/9862510013
Thanks Kidd, sorry I'm just frustrated, covered in dust and trying to open a 360 without the proper equipment can lead to cut fingers, etc.
Re: My console shuts off after about 5 minutes
07/23/11 12:19 am | #23
No I can completely understand your pain dude, trust me, I been there. But check out that link to the kit I sent'cha....Will help out tremondously!
Re: My console shuts off after about 5 minutes
07/23/11 12:22 am | #24
Will do! Much appreciated man
Re: My console shuts off after about 5 minutes
07/23/11 12:28 am | #25
Wow that "kit" is only 29 cents, I might have to get me one since my old elite is crapping out too, started having problems right when this thread came up
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Re: My console shuts off after about 5 minutes
07/23/11 12:33 am | #26
Careful with that kit though, a lot of the customer reviews say it isn't the right screwdriver needed to open the 360 and such...
Re: My console shuts off after about 5 minutes
07/23/11 12:37 am | #27
I would prefer to get a new slim but does anyone know how you're supposed to get your files from my hard drive onto the new one? I know about these transfer wires but I'm fuzzy with the details on how they work.
Re: Re: My console shuts off after about 5 minutes
07/23/11 12:37 am | #28
Quote by Grenade Rising:
We all know he's a douche. If he doesn't have anything helpful to say he should stay out of here, I'm trying to fix my shit.
You asked for advice, idiot. You never specified you wanted to fix your xbox.
Re: Re: Re: My console shuts off after about 5 minutes
07/23/11 12:38 am | #29
Quote by AJ:
Quote by Grenade Rising:
We all know he's a douche. If he doesn't have anything helpful to say he should stay out of here, I'm trying to fix my shit.
You asked for advice, idiot. You never specified you wanted to fix your xbox.
Don't even start.
Re: Re: Re: Re: My console shuts off after about 5 minutes
07/23/11 12:41 am | #30
Quote by Grenade Rising:
Quote by AJ:
You asked for advice, idiot. You never specified you wanted to fix your xbox.
Don't even start.
When you ask for advice be prepared for advice you don't want. Just because someone offers some that isn't to your liking doesn't mean their wrong.
I'll bet you end up either getting a new xbox or fucking the one up you have now AND THEN getting a new xbox.