problem with console, not sure what it is

[theodotcom]

Hi

I've plugged my xbox console back in after not using it for about 3 months, before it was unplugged it worked fine, after connecting it up, when I turn it on it flashes with 4 red lights, I've known this to be a problem with the av cable so Geezah on here kindly sent me one. I recieved it today and connected it up however it has the same problem.

I've noticed the light on the power block is yellow. Does this mean there is a problem with the power block? Is the power block light green normally when the console is turned off or is it even lit up.

If I plug in the power supply the light is yellow, when I connect it to the console it stays yellow.

Does anyone have any ideas what the problem could be?

Thanks for any advice

[DejaVu]

When the Xbox 360 power supply light is orange or yellow this means there is no problem with your console but the power supply can't supply it with power.

To remedy this problem, first try unplugging the Xbox 360 power supply from the console and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. You'll also want to uplug the Xbox 360 power supply from the power cord.

Wait for about five minutes and then reconnect everything. You might also want to try plugging it into another wall outlet without an extension cord.

If you are still getting an orange or yellow indicator light, then something is at fault with the Xbox 360 power supply. If this is the case, contact the Xbox 360 customer support to get a new one.

http://xbox-360-problems-fix.blogspo...or-lights.html

[theodotcom]

Kyr0genic that guide is what made me think it was the av cable

Kyr0genic you said may be a VGA issue, in what way? Any way to test to see if it is?

DejaVu that guide is what makes me thing it may be the connector block.

When I turn the console on it doesn't make any noise, just the 4 red lights flash and that's it. I had this problem once before when I forgot to plug in my av connector, hence thought it was definately the av cable.

Any other advice appreciated.

[theodotcom]

Thanks for checking that kry0genic. Was thinking I'd need to try one.

[normanji]

my mate had similar problem but his was with the usb shorting out, a pin had bent and was causing the same problem he bent pin back and its sorted it, not saying it would work for you but have a look see if there any pins bent/touching

[Goldberg]

My Power Brick light is always Orange, I have a pre HDMI model.

[theodotcom]

I will try and get another power supply to try it with but like goldberg I cant remember my power supply light ever been green, I always thought it was orange, maybe I just never noticed it and mine is also a pre hdmi model.

[stevo1995]

You still using the same power block? If not try getting a different voltage one..

[theodotcom]

Yeah it's still the same power supply that I originally got with the console. If this one is the 203w one will a lower powered one work still?

Thanks

[Omgporn]

Nope, it won't fit.

What's the manufacture date?

[theodotcom]

Manufacture date is feb 2007.

[Goldberg]

I can't confirm until tomorrow but will check mine is always orange. I'm pretty certain it is

[Goldberg]

My PSU light does go green when on. Not sure why I thought different!

[theodotcom]

sorry for the late reply, was away for the weekend and just got back. Thanks for checking goldberg, must be a problem with my power supply, need to get hold of one to test. I also cant remember mine ever been green but maybe I didnt actually notice it when the box was on