I recently had a power surge happen while I was playing Minecraft... and despite having a good quality surge protector, now I can`t get my Xbox 360 to even turn back on. I`m afraid my ability to play and check out seeds for people (which is what I was doing at the time it blew) is going to be completely shut down until I can figure out a way to get this fixed.
Update: I think it is my power supply that has gone, but I won't no for sure until I can test it out with another power supply.
Yes, you can backup gamesaves to the cloud or to a USB. You can do this from the Minecraft dashboard by changing the device before you save the gamesave or you can go to the Xbox 360 dashboard under "Settings" - "Storage" - "Games and Apps" - Minecraft and copy gamesave files from the list to the cloud or another device. If you use the dashboard method, just be sure to only try to copy gamesaves that are "owned" by the gamertag you are signed in with. I also find is safest not to try to rename any of the gamesaves while or after copying them.
hmm... well that could be a lot of different things.
could be that the xbox cord in that surge broke... could check on that.
That is really all I can even think of... Not too familiar with the other parts of the xbox...
I was only thinking it might just not be getting power.
Possible check the outlet too to see if it is the outlet itself you are using.. plug something else in for that...
Hope you can get it to work or find a way around it...
There is definitely power through the cord and to the rest of the TV system. I'm pretty sure that it's the power supply since I'm getting an amber light on it. Hopefully the Xbox itself is still OK. I have been reading on Xbox website and notice that they say not to use a surge protector; but I live rurally and our power does fluctuate a lot with frequent small surges (usually caused by birds getting caught up in the lines). So, the whole TV system runs through a surge protector. TV and other devices seem to have survived the surge OK (TV flickered but did not even shut off). Does anyone know why Microsoft would say not to plug in the Xbox 360 to a surge protector?
Quite possible that the connector could be one itself to some degree... I would think maybe it is probably like trying to run two anti-virus programs on the same computer at the same time, if what I say is true. I mean I have the white box and its' power cord is not a simple cable, it has that box attached; which I am just assuming that is some sort of surge protector to some degree. This is just a guess, as the surge might have saved the other systems and the cord for the xbox could not handle it. It is like getting a double pulse I guess, is one way to put it.
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I'm fairly sure that your power cord took the brunt of the power surge and saved your Xbox 360.
Thanks MG. That is one of the pages I've been consulting today. Looks like I'll have to get into the city to get another power supply before I'll know for sure. Not sure how I can rearrange this TV system so that the Xbox cord can bypass the surge protector though.
I've had mine on a surge protector for over 3 yrs. and my server xbox for about 6mo. Been thru power outages, storms flicker and what not, and have had NO issues with it being plugged into the surge protector. But hopefully you get it figured out!!!
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Heartbreak prevention. I know it's a pricy solution, but if you consider what you can lose--hardware, software and game progress--it looks more like a bargain. Mine has intervened several times for me already, saving my sanity and my stuff.
Heartbreak prevention. I know it's a pricy solution, but if you consider what you can lose--hardware, software and game progress--it looks more like a bargain. Mine has intervened several times for me already, saving my sanity and my stuff.
Thanks for the great tip. Yeah, we have one already protecting our network router, modem and my son's PC (which is far more important than the Xbox). In hindsight, we should have invested in a second for the TV system, but thought we would get buy without the battery backup... will definitely be looking into it seriously now.
Wow. Hope you can get it working again. I know you do a lot of seed request searches.
I use surge protectors and have had no issues. Running 2 xbox 360's 24/7 now. We have power outages from thunder storms; even had one today. Power drops for 5 seconds to a couple of hours if it's a really bad storm. Maybe happens once every couple of months.
I hope you can get your xbox to play again and to have your worlds back. You've always been here to help in the forum. I hope that is all that is wrong and all will be well.
There is definitely power through the cord and to the rest of the TV system. I'm pretty sure that it's the power supply since I'm getting an amber light on it. Hopefully the Xbox itself is still OK. I have been reading on Xbox website and notice that they say not to use a surge protector; but I live rurally and our power does fluctuate a lot with frequent small surges (usually caused by birds getting caught up in the lines). So, the whole TV system runs through a surge protector. TV and other devices seem to have survived the surge OK (TV flickered but did not even shut off). Does anyone know why Microsoft would say not to plug in the Xbox 360 to a surge protector?
I call BS on that. It seemed ridiculous right off the bat, but I went ahead and did some digging anyway. There is no science at all behind this claim, no expert source anywhere I can find which explains why a surge protector--which is designed to prevent electrical damage--should harm the Xbox. It seems to me that what's happening is that some people are misinterpreting the advice here. Yes, it tells you to try several things, including bypassing any surge protectors and going straight for the wall outlet, if the system isn't getting any power. But all that means is that while troubleshooting, you should eliminate all other potential problem causes, including a possibly defective surge protector. It doesn't claim that surge protectors are harmful. That's an unwarranted assumption, which is getting passed along as absolute fact by some. Rumors get started that way.
I call BS on that. It seemed ridiculous right off the bat, but I went ahead and did some digging anyway. There is no science at all behind this claim, no expert source anywhere I can find which explains why a surge protector--which is designed to prevent electrical damage--should harm the Xbox. It seems to me that what's happening is that some people are misinterpreting the advice here. Yes, it tells you to try several things, including bypassing any surge protectors and going straight for the wall outlet, if the system isn't getting any power. But all that means is that while troubleshooting, you should eliminate all other potential problem causes, including a possibly defective surge protector. It doesn't claim that surge protectors are harmful. That's an unwarranted assumption, which is getting passed along as absolute fact by some. Rumors get started that way.
Which is why I asked the question. Your explanation makes the most sense to me. Perhaps Microsoft needs to reword their instructions a bit to avoid this sort of confusion. Logic tells me that I should be putting everything hooked up to the TV system through the surge protector.
As an aside, I am now back up and running. The Xbox itself was fine, including the world I was playing it at the time the surge occurred. As MG suggested, it was the power supply that appears to have taken the brunt of it. After allowing it to cool down completely and getting in behind the TV system to unplug it from the surge protector, it did come to life. I'm not sure whether it's quite proper or not and I can't really remember what the lights on the power supply would do before the surge; but the orange light remains until the Xbox itself is powered up, at which point it turns green. It is now plugged back into the surge protector and is working the exact same way.
My bigger concern, of course, if that the TV system doesn't take a big hit. This was an unusually strong surge, even for us. So, I will not be disconnecting the Xbox from the surge protector and we will be investing soon in a second battery backup system to try to even out the power to the TV system.
Which is why I asked the question. Your explanation makes the most sense to me. Perhaps Microsoft needs to reword their instructions a bit to avoid this sort of confusion. Logic tells me that I should be putting everything hooked up to the TV system through the surge protector.
As an aside, I am now back up and running. The Xbox itself was fine, including the world I was playing it at the time the surge occurred. As MG suggested, it was the power supply that appears to have taken the brunt of it. After allowing it to cool down completely and getting in behind the TV system to unplug it from the surge protector, it did come to life. I'm not sure whether it's quite proper or not and I can't really remember what the lights on the power supply would do before the surge; but the orange light remains until the Xbox itself is powered up, at which point it turns green. It is now plugged back into the surge protector and is working the exact same way.
My bigger concern, of course, if that the TV system doesn't take a big hit. This was an unusually strong surge, even for us. So, I will not be disconnecting the Xbox from the surge protector and we will be investing soon in a second battery backup system to try to even out the power to the TV system.
Awesome! I'm glad your system is OK. If you want to take protection as far as it will go, you can look into pure-sinewave UPS boxes. If you buy a new PC (which is likely to have an active-PFC PSU), you may need one. Those can get quite expensive, though. I imagine in the future, they will get cheaper, since the greater demand for them will cause their production numbers to increase.
Awesome! I'm glad your system is OK. If you want to take protection as far as it will go, you can look into pure-sinewave UPS boxes. If you buy a new PC (which is likely to have an active-PFC PSU), you may need one. Those can get quite expensive, though. I imagine in the future, they will get cheaper, since the greater demand for them will cause their production numbers to increase.
Yes, I plan to look into those... more for the protection of the 54* TV and other system components than just the Xbox... you understand. I wish they would do more about our flakey power out here.
These surge protectors take voltage to run. Those five milliamperes could be the source of failure. I've found this out the hard way. Be sure to add all voltage and amps. Don't wanna fail when two thousand people shaking what mama gave em.
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Update: I think it is my power supply that has gone, but I won't no for sure until I can test it out with another power supply.
Yes, you can backup gamesaves to the cloud or to a USB. You can do this from the Minecraft dashboard by changing the device before you save the gamesave or you can go to the Xbox 360 dashboard under "Settings" - "Storage" - "Games and Apps" - Minecraft and copy gamesave files from the list to the cloud or another device. If you use the dashboard method, just be sure to only try to copy gamesaves that are "owned" by the gamertag you are signed in with. I also find is safest not to try to rename any of the gamesaves while or after copying them.
could be that the xbox cord in that surge broke... could check on that.
That is really all I can even think of... Not too familiar with the other parts of the xbox...
I was only thinking it might just not be getting power.
Possible check the outlet too to see if it is the outlet itself you are using.. plug something else in for that...
Hope you can get it to work or find a way around it...
There is definitely power through the cord and to the rest of the TV system. I'm pretty sure that it's the power supply since I'm getting an amber light on it. Hopefully the Xbox itself is still OK. I have been reading on Xbox website and notice that they say not to use a surge protector; but I live rurally and our power does fluctuate a lot with frequent small surges (usually caused by birds getting caught up in the lines). So, the whole TV system runs through a surge protector. TV and other devices seem to have survived the surge OK (TV flickered but did not even shut off). Does anyone know why Microsoft would say not to plug in the Xbox 360 to a surge protector?
I'm fairly sure that your power cord took the brunt of the power surge and saved your Xbox 360.
Thanks MG. That is one of the pages I've been consulting today. Looks like I'll have to get into the city to get another power supply before I'll know for sure. Not sure how I can rearrange this TV system so that the Xbox cord can bypass the surge protector though.
Thanks for the great tip. Yeah, we have one already protecting our network router, modem and my son's PC (which is far more important than the Xbox). In hindsight, we should have invested in a second for the TV system, but thought we would get buy without the battery backup... will definitely be looking into it seriously now.
I use surge protectors and have had no issues. Running 2 xbox 360's 24/7 now. We have power outages from thunder storms; even had one today. Power drops for 5 seconds to a couple of hours if it's a really bad storm. Maybe happens once every couple of months.
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Forum AdminI call BS on that. It seemed ridiculous right off the bat, but I went ahead and did some digging anyway. There is no science at all behind this claim, no expert source anywhere I can find which explains why a surge protector--which is designed to prevent electrical damage--should harm the Xbox. It seems to me that what's happening is that some people are misinterpreting the advice here. Yes, it tells you to try several things, including bypassing any surge protectors and going straight for the wall outlet, if the system isn't getting any power. But all that means is that while troubleshooting, you should eliminate all other potential problem causes, including a possibly defective surge protector. It doesn't claim that surge protectors are harmful. That's an unwarranted assumption, which is getting passed along as absolute fact by some. Rumors get started that way.
Which is why I asked the question. Your explanation makes the most sense to me. Perhaps Microsoft needs to reword their instructions a bit to avoid this sort of confusion. Logic tells me that I should be putting everything hooked up to the TV system through the surge protector.
As an aside, I am now back up and running. The Xbox itself was fine, including the world I was playing it at the time the surge occurred. As MG suggested, it was the power supply that appears to have taken the brunt of it. After allowing it to cool down completely and getting in behind the TV system to unplug it from the surge protector, it did come to life. I'm not sure whether it's quite proper or not and I can't really remember what the lights on the power supply would do before the surge; but the orange light remains until the Xbox itself is powered up, at which point it turns green. It is now plugged back into the surge protector and is working the exact same way.
My bigger concern, of course, if that the TV system doesn't take a big hit. This was an unusually strong surge, even for us. So, I will not be disconnecting the Xbox from the surge protector and we will be investing soon in a second battery backup system to try to even out the power to the TV system.
Awesome! I'm glad your system is OK. If you want to take protection as far as it will go, you can look into pure-sinewave UPS boxes. If you buy a new PC (which is likely to have an active-PFC PSU), you may need one. Those can get quite expensive, though. I imagine in the future, they will get cheaper, since the greater demand for them will cause their production numbers to increase.
Thanks Baldur. Yes, dodged a bullit and have definitely been enjoying some minecrafting yesterday!
Yes, I plan to look into those... more for the protection of the 54* TV and other system components than just the Xbox... you understand.