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Hacking the Xbox: An Introduction to Reverse Engineering
Figure 5-8: 1U slimline ATX power supply connected to the Xbox using the
modified ATX power supply extension cable.
When you are ready to turn the Xbox off, you can simply flip the power
switch on the ATX power supply. Or, you can use the power switch on the
front of the Xbox to power the Xbox off first, and then turn off the ATX
power supply.
Debugging Tips
If the Xbox did not power on properly after replacing the power supply,
test your power supply cable using the checklist in the section at the
beginning of this chapter called “Diagnosing a Broken Power Supply.”
The most likely problem you will encounter is a bad crimp connection or
poorly or improperly attached diodes. A bad crimp connection may also
lead to intermittent operation where the Xbox powers on but crashes
frequently.