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Turning on an old xbox

Bob Z · 2010-04-22 12:05:04

Someon gave me an old x box that hasn't been turned on in a year. It's been lying out in a shed an possibly got damp. Would it be dangerous to turn it on?

22-04-2010 01:05PM

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Bob Z

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Someon gave me an old x box that hasn't been turned on in a year. It's been lying out in a shed an possibly got damp. Would it be dangerous to turn it on?

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#2 22-04-2010 01:34PM

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leave it in the hot press for few days if you're worried

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#3 22-04-2010 02:55PM

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If your putting it in the hot press, Id take the top off it first. Just incase any condensation forms on the inside lid & drops onto the mainboard. It should be fine though, take the top off and have a quick look it your concerned.

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#4 29-04-2010 12:13PM

juanjo

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if you take the top, check the pcb for rust as well. that'll give you a general idea of how big your chance to "reanimate" it is.

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