How to Fix an Xbox 360's AC Adapter

Check Your Outlet

• 1

  Unplug the power supply from any surge protectors.

• 2

  Plug the AC adapter directly into a wall outlet.

• 3

  Make sure the AC adapter is completely plugged into the back of the Xbox 360 console.

• 4

  Check the wall outlet to make sure the connection is not wiggly or loose.

• 5

  Turn on the Xbox 360 to check whether the power supply is working. Use a different electrical device to test the wall outlet for power if the Xbox 360 is still not working.

Try Different Outlet

• 6

  Unplug the Xbox 360 AC adapter from the back of the console.

• 7

  Unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet.

• 8

  Find a different wall outlet to use with the console and plug in the AC adapter.

• 9

  Plug the adapter into the Xbox 360.

• 10

  Turn on your Xbox 360 console to see if it's working.

Let Adapter Cool

• 11

  Unplug the AC adapter from the back of your Xbox 360 console.

• 12

  Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.

• 13

  Allow the AC adapter to sit on a cooled surface for two hours. This could be a basement or on top of an air conditioning vent.

• 14

  Reconnect the power supply to the Xbox 360 console after two hours and connect the power cord to your wall outlet.

• 15

  Turn on the Xbox 360 to see if it is working properly.

Let Xbox Rest

• 16

  Unplug your AC adapter from the back of the Xbox 360 console.

• 17

  Unplug your AC adapter from the wall outlet.

• 18

  Let the Xbox 360 rest for 10 minutes.

• 19

  Replug the adapter and test the power again.