XBOX 360 S repair

[dustin]

Short version: The XBOX 360 S (Slim) crapped out a few weeks ago. So Troubleshot using MS guide and replaced the "powerbrick". No go.
So then shopped around (new vrs reconditioned, prices, etc) and decided it was cheaper to repair it via Xbox support online (IIRC ~ $90).

I look at where it's point of origin was from on the fedex website... Zapopan, JA MX

And as I'm typing this the FEDEX truck shows up for delivery...

https://maps.google.com/maps?q=ZAPO....+A.+Torres,+Zapopán,+Jalisco,+Mexico&t=m&z=5

So after some investigating it looks like Microsoft ships the units to Laredo, TX center, puts them on a truck to Mexico. Then they are shipped to this repair facility in Mexico and a couple weeks later sent back on a truck to Laredo, where it is shipped back out.

Cheap labor. I get it. Thought it was interesting and would share. Attached is a photo of the box stamp from Mexico if you want proof.

Side note: This console looks brand new. No dust ANYWHERE. The scratches I put on the case from opening it up to attempt to clean the fan and heat sink are not there (out of warranty). The serial number still matches, so I'm wondering if they just gave me a new console, with a matching serial number sticker, and transferred the memory over. Well, I'm hoping they transferred the memory over... time to go hook it up...

 

[b23hqb]

Call Xbox360. It will repair and defend your choice at all costs.

 

[blazinlow89]

Most likely a new case. If its like the last 2 repairs I had done they will fix the issues, put on a new case and send it back. On the other hand, they probably have a ton of consoles waiting to be sold that will not with the pending release of Xbox One. So you may have gotten a new console.

Oh well as long as it works.

 

[dustin]

well so far so good. could be just a new case... hopefully it will last another couple years.

I had to download the gamertag that contains all the saved game data and also redownload some game add-ons from download history.

spread some of the data and games around between two different USB memory sticks plugged into the rear USB slots and the internal system memory (dont have the harddrive).