scoob
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Registered: 16th Oct 03
Location: Beverley, E Riding of Yorkshire
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This is an unmonitored email address, please do not respond.
February 17, 2005
MICROSOFT ANNOUNCES POWER CORD REPLACEMENT FOR XBOX
Dear Xbox Customer:
I am writing to provide you with information about a free power cord replacement program for Xbox.
Microsoft has chosen to replace the power cords on Xbox consoles manufactured before October 23, 2003. Our records indicate that you may own one of these consoles.
We are providing replacement power cords because component failure in a small number of consoles - fewer than 1 in 10,000 - has caused burning inside the console or melting of the power cord where it connects to the console.
Microsoft has designed the replacement power cords to protect you and your Xbox from these component failures and a potential fire hazard.
Check the manufacture date on the bottom of your console. No action is necessary if your console was manufactured on or after October 23, 2003.
If your console was manufactured before October 23, 2003, go to www.xbox.com and click on Power Cord Replacement for Xbox to get a free replacement power cord. If you are unable to access this website, please call 0800 0289276 in the UK and 1800 923947 in Ireland.
Your new cord should arrive in two to four weeks. Until you receive and install your replacement power cord, turn off your Xbox when it's not in use.
We appreciate your cooperation and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.
Robbie Bach
Senior Vice President, Home & Entertainment Division
Microsoft Corporation
replace them now befor u melt ur xbox
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Pablo
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Registered: 3rd Feb 03
Location: Milton Keynes
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3CorsaMeal
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Registered: 11th Apr 02
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my m8 leaves his on 24/7
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Pablo
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Registered: 3rd Feb 03
Location: Milton Keynes
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quote: Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
my m8 leaves his on 24/7
The Noise!
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3CorsaMeal
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Registered: 11th Apr 02
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he has spare rooms for his games TV etc
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Spence
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Registered: 13th Jan 03
Location: Bristol UK
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dont think i'll have any probs, only use it twice a wk if im lucky, mass fifa tornys and beer
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charcoalgrill
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Registered: 23rd Oct 02
Location: Bristol
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yeh i read that, can anyone find the link on the website!!!!!!!
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Ren
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Registered: 16th Oct 04
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the power cord is a standard cord, and the device that steps down the voltage is inside the xbox itself.
[Edited on 18-02-2005 by Ren]
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--Dave--
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Registered: 17th Feb 04
Location: Essssseeeeex Drives: Black Supra TT
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quote: Originally posted by P4UL
quote: Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
my m8 leaves his on 24/7
The Noise!
I don't find mine all that noisy, especially when compared to the old style PS2. now THAT thing was loud
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Carr
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Registered: 1st Oct 04
Location: Leicestershire (Home) Ambleside, Lakes (Uni)
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i got one of these emails aswell mine was made on the 23rd march 2003 so i will get a free one and sell the old one on ebay or something. thanks bill gates
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richard_syko
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Registered: 17th Dec 03
Location: Newport, Wales
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Sorry to rob your thread, got me thinking about mod chips.
Would this one work okay on a UK Xbox?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=41017&item=8169211191&rd=1&ssPageName=WD2V
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dave17
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Registered: 3rd Sep 02
Location: Greater London
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ooopz looks like il need 1 o them then
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Nath
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Registered: 3rd Apr 02
Location: MK
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Mine is on it's way
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dave17
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Registered: 3rd Sep 02
Location: Greater London
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quote: Originally posted by charcoalgrill
yeh i read that, can anyone find the link on the website!!!!!!!
neither can i?
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dave17
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Registered: 3rd Sep 02
Location: Greater London
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omg massive image on front page
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Joff
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Registered: 17th Oct 00
Location: Cambridgeshire
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Don't get the replacement lead!!
Keep the potentially faulty one and if you're lucky it'll fry your Xbox and you can claim thousands in compo.
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Nath
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Registered: 3rd Apr 02
Location: MK
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quote: Originally posted by Joff
Don't get the replacement lead!!
Keep the potentially faulty one and if you're lucky it'll fry your Xbox and you can claim thousands in compo.
Great advice
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dave17
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Registered: 3rd Sep 02
Location: Greater London
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quote: Originally posted by Joff
Don't get the replacement lead!!
Keep the potentially faulty one and if you're lucky it'll fry your Xbox and you can claim thousands in compo.
would this work??
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leeshez
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Registered: 3rd May 01
Location: Great Harwood, Lancashire
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I have not used mine for a while also
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Jake
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Registered: 24th Jan 05
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25th of october, mine was born. Need to sell it though
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