This is a picture of the new Xbox Protection Cord being issued by Microsoft for all Xbox consoles manufactued before October 23, 2003, to protect the console from a problem involving burning inside the console or melting of the power cord where it connects to the console.

If your Xbox was manufactured before October 23, 2003, please visit www.xbox.com and click Power Cord Replacement for Xbox or call 1-866-271-0450 to get a free replacment power cord.
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