Powerbrick humming

A few weeks ago I started to notice that my non-slim elite power brick thing started to hum somewhat loudly. it kinda sounds like a florecent lightbulb that doesn't work well anymore. Would it be wise to open it up and clean it or should I buy a new one? I'd like to avoid the latter if at all possible.

*sigh* Knowing my luck, I'm probably going to buy one.

Tilt it while it is on and see if that changes it. I titled, well shook quite violently, mine and it did finally become quite. The humming is the fan and it isn't a good sign. The best bet is to just get a new one, but I am lazy and don't want to. And opening the power brick if far safer to open than the 360 is. If you do open it you will be amazed and how empty the inside really is and if you are planning on getting a new one then why not open it and see what you can do with it anyway.

I wouldn't worry that much about it. According to an MS tech I spoke to years ago they have built in safety precautions and will simply shut down if they overheat. I would NOT, however, shake it, violently or otherwise as the person before me suggested.

Maybe it just doesn't know the words.

I wouldn't worry that much about it. According to an MS tech I spoke to years ago they have built in safety precautions and will simply shut down if they overheat. I would NOT, however, shake it, violently or otherwise as the person before me suggested.

HilbillyRokstar

Also I never said to shake it violently. What I said was to tilt it side to side. What I did was shake it violently, but I never advocated doing it. Along with that I also said it is best to just get a new one.

Ive got the same problem, so. . . . How do I open it up, do I need a hammer ?Lulekani

Nope, just the internet and a screwdriver.

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I wouldn't worry that much about it. According to an MS tech I spoke to years ago they have built in safety precautions and will simply shut down if they overheat. I would NOT, however, shake it, violently or otherwise as the person before me suggested.

Agent_Kaliaver

Also I never said to shake it violently. What I said was to tilt it side to side. What I did was shake it violently, but I never advocated doing it. Along with that I also said it is best to just get a new one.

Ive got the same problem, so. . . . How do I open it up, do I need a hammer ?Lulekani

Nope, just the internet and a screwdriver.