Hi guys,

Got this problem with my 360 HDD. When i use a test pen to touch the chrome surface on the side of the HDD, the bulb inside lights up

Does anyone have this problem with their 360 HDD? FYI, this is my 2nd 360 set (I just got it as replacement for my 1st set which kena 3ROD), and both also had this problem

How did I found out.... well i kena electric shock when i accidentaly touch the chrome surface.

Wa? how come got electrical on the HDD?

Report this to Microsoft, and CC to CNN, BBC, whatever news network you know.

Must take some screenshot as well, then see if they will replace you a new model

I totally have no idea Btw, this 2nd unit I have is brand new (unopened box) when I collected it.

Will try to capture some photo tomorrow.

I got the same issue ... but its not really a problem for me .. i just stay away from it.

call karpal singh and ask microsoft for 100millions... ....

by the way if u got friends try swap HDD and see how....

Make sure the outlet or extension ur plugging in ur xbox into is properly grounded.

hey I've got the same problem with my 360!!!!
make sure to check ur other electronics too,
I suspect my old tv set giving out the shock,
Right now I've changed to a new lcd set and I don't get anymore shock from the HDD..

why complain ? It's ur chance to become Raiden from mortal kombat !!11!1!!!!

Then you have to check if your power pont giving any problems

maybe there is power leaking somewhere...
if u used so much power extension check 1 by 1
too much power extension also can cause u this prob
last time i kena...
all my fish suddently die to electrical shock

what type of TV u using? try the test pen at your tv video in port. try the test pen again on the hdd with nothing else connected to the 360 (lan/video/sound).

i use to have a crt tv that sends high voltage out the video ports (but not constantly shock u, its kinda random). my av amp, 360, xbox1, astro are all shock traps.

on another case... this also happen to my PC if the earth wire is not properly connected, since the 360 don't use earth wire (my jap 360 doesn't), try eliminate the problem on other appliances...

This post has been edited by hikaru_x: Jun 8 2007, 08:15 AM

Same here, i found out when i trying to adjust it's position when she's on. Not a really big problem though, half year had pass and nothing happen.

electric shock are norm if u try to kacau the electrical appliances. Same with the old xbox. if u touch the outside metal plating in the old xbox u oso will be 'greeted' by sum current shock, zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzd

i dun think its a problem wuth ur xbox. most likely is due to ur electrical point not properly grounded. try using other socket in ur house...

depends on the socket. my old TV uses 2-pin (so maybe its not grounded) - it sends current leakage to my dvd player and gives a "shock".

Guys I have this issues ever since i bought the 360.

I have bought :
1) Voltage regular and
2) UPS as well (bought the wrong 1 XP)

and the problem still persist...

HOWEVER when I plug my unit to a LCD monitor, then its grounded properly. Basically what happen is there is a electrical device in the house or room which is not grounded properly hence this problem. Thats my only way to ensure I dont get shocked. Else you can isolate your electrical devices 1 by 1 and identify the culprit and ground that device accodingly.

Just to help on your electrical leaking problems, as some of the forum members have noted, those devices which only uses 2 pins or old tele sets are notorious for power leaks.

Cheers

i have the same problem too... just stay away from it.
all my plugs are 3 pin.. should have earth wire...

Just a few tips for the electric thingy stuff.......

*ensure that your castle/mansion/bungalow/semi-d/apartment/condo/etc.. has Earthing !!!....if dont have, let the TNB contractor install for you. Cheap only lah...

*ensure that you put voltage regulator for big stuff such as refrigerator, TV, etc...because the current that come inside your house can sometimes not stable.

*if there is a blackout at your house, please unplug all the stuff that you all sayang before the electricity come back......

my RM 0.02

Hi guys,

Thanks for all the feedback. Seemed like I'm not the only one having this "problem"

I've unplugged everything except the AV cable still connected to the TV, and the leakage is still there. Therefore, I can confirm that it leaked from the AV port on the TV. Tested 2 TVs also giving same problem. Btw, the TVs have 2 pin plugs instead of 3.

Any suggestions? Or else gotta live with it haha

HEY better not live with it!!!
I suspect my 1st 3ROD to be linked with the shocks, just an assumption,
but do take precautions, better safe than sorry rite?

ur power socket maybe has the power leakage...maybe due to it involving with water somewhere...it happen to my socket also and electricity leakage everywhere...

those shock coming from ur tv
coz mostly all tv were 2-pin plug
so they were not grounded..

the shock coming from AV/s-video or wat ever it is cable hole in ur tv
when u connect ur cable to the tv..the metal plate on ur cable will transfer the electical to ur machine that made from metal too
in this case 360 hdd

u can solve this prob
uses 3-pin plug and make a ground wire to teh metal place at ur 360

wah leenaz damn expert. Ur an electrical engineer/technician ?

just a book nerd mehhh
read almost all bbok

even kids books ?

the force is strong with you

Plugged to LCD monitor using VGA cable instead of the composite cable. No more electric shock... So can confirm the leakage came from TV's AV output. Time to buy a bigger LCD monitor haha