Red Rings of Death (again)

Since 7576 Days

I had a launch 360 that broke down last month.. I opened her up. Cleaned out all of the shit inside (there wasn't any cooling paste on the chip).
Bought some new cooling paste. Applied some of it on the chip and now my 360 runs fine again....

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GriftGFX

Since 7576 Days

Posted by LEBATO

lol, for how long did you wrap it in a towel? I wonder how long that fix lasts, let us know.

About an hour. I used a leather jacket and not a towel too. I'll let you know how long it lasts, but I suspect it to RROD again next time I turn it on. I'll wrap it again.

Posted by ManThatYouFear

Who came up with the towel idea in the first place ? it sounds as mad as putting it in a microwave..

It's not that crazy. The idea is to fix broken solder joints with heat. People put their videocards in the oven, too.

I wouldn't try the microwave though, unless you want a light show.

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roxwell

Since 7524 Days

My 360 is out of guarantee now and i'm scared to switch the thing (3rd one) back on.

All I want it to do is hang so I can finish the second half of Fallout 3, then it's shrink warp time and retirement to the console graveyard that be my loft.

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LEBATO

Since 7698 Days

Posted by FireWire

I had a launch 360 that broke down last month.. I opened her up. Cleaned out all of the shit inside (there wasn't any cooling paste on the chip).
Bought some new cooling paste. Applied some of it on the chip and now my 360 runs fine again....

Yes, I've heard of that fix, which completely throws away the idea of "broken solder joints".

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GriftGFX

Since 7576 Days

Posted by LEBATO

Yes, I've heard of that fix, which completely throws away the idea of "broken solder joints".

Well, I wouldn't assume that every RROD is the same. I didn't even get an error message.

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FireWire

Since 7576 Days

Posted by LEBATO

Yes, I've heard of that fix, which completely throws away the idea of "broken solder joints".

Mine was a Launch 360, If you could've just seen the state it was in... I am in no doubt, MS rushed the 360 to launch before the PS3 and left a couple of "minor" faults... It's sad to see how they could have put such a product on the market. But I bet they think it was worth it....

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LEBATO

Since 7698 Days

Posted by FireWire

Mine was a Launch 360, If you could've just seen the state it was in... I am in no doubt, MS rushed the 360 to launch before the PS3 and left a couple of "minor" faults... It's sad to see how they could have put such a product on the market. But I bet they think it was worth it....

I'm on my third currently, so I hear you.

Posted by GriftGFX

Well, I wouldn't assume that every RROD is the same. I didn't even get an error message.

Yeah I didn't get error messages either (are you supposed to?), I just got three red lights in my previous boxes.

For what is worth, my third one is giving me issues with the DVD drive, so I just bought one off of ebay, hopefully that solves my issues.

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Jato

Since 7453 Days

A mate of mine had dvd problems as well and got another DVD drive like you. Problem is, your DVD drive is linked to your 360 via some unique identifier. Meaning, it won't work unless it has that same code.

The only way around this is via hacking the firmware and such. He couldn't be arsed to go through all that crap so in the end he just got another 360 alltogether. Just a heads up...

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ManThatYouFear

Since 7519 Days

My mate owns a computer shop in portsmouth, 4 months prior to the launch he was telling me how the launch was going to be delayed because in his words "they dont work" i at the time laughed him off calling him full of shit

...

Yeah so in short MS knew in advance and chose NOT to bother.

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LEBATO

Since 7698 Days

Posted by Jato

A mate of mine had dvd problems as well and got another DVD drive like you. Problem is, your DVD drive is linked to your 360 via some unique identifier. Meaning, it won't work unless it has that same code.

The only way around this is via hacking the firmware and such. He couldn't be arsed to go through all that crap so in the end he just got another 360 alltogether. Just a heads up...

Yeah I know, I will flash it with the firmware from my other drive.

At this point, if my box broke and was out of warranty, I would get an arcade for double the repair price, but not just for a faulty drive.

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Jato

Since 7453 Days

Ah, fair enough. :)

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LEBATO

Since 7698 Days

Posted by Jato

Ah, fair enough. :)

I got it, instead of fiddling around with firmware, I found out you can just swap the "motherboard"/drive controller from the old to the new one. Working awesome now :D

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Jato

Since 7453 Days

Really, that works?

Cool, I'll remember that incase my 360 drive goes seeing as how I have a spare one now. Although, come to think of it...It'd probably only work with the same type of drive...

Edit: Do I get a 3 year warranty again, or was that only for launch consoles?

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LEBATO

Since 7698 Days

Posted by Jato

Really, that works?

Cool, I'll remember that incase my 360 drive goes seeing as how I have a spare one now. Although, come to think of it...It'd probably only work with the same type of drive...

Edit: Do I get a 3 year warranty again, or was that only for launch consoles?

Yeah it works, and yeah, it probably has to be the same brand drive. You can check which type of drive you have very easily, just use google pictures. As for the warranty, at least here in the US, you get 3 years from the point of purchase for RROD, and 1 year for any other failure.

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Jato

Since 7453 Days

Cool, thanks!

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anm8rjp

Since 8273 Days

I got the RROD on Friday, and I posted this on forums of the group I regularly play with:

Copy and Paste below:

Long story short... I'm getting an Elite... somehow I must be in my wife's good graces, and she has OK'd it... and I'm also getting my old 360 repaired free of charge, so I'll have a spare. I'll be needing a transfer cable from another OSer if possible, in the next couple of weeks.

I bought my first Xbox on launch day, and the one that just RROD, was the "new" one they sent. before they had sent me that one, I had signed up for an official Microsoft Service Contract... which is $60, and lasts 2 years, essentially, an extended 2 year warranty, that should have covered me for a total of 5 years as I'd logically expect it... 3 years for the RROD E74 error, and 2 more for my purchased 2 years extended, directly from MS...

It took the 3rd phone rep... the first American, non-Indian to understand my reasoning, and push it through... long story short, I'm getting an Elite (Jasper chipset) hopefully no Red Rings anymore, and only have to worry about other things. I'm also getting my 2 year warranty recognized by MS (so its Free!), even though I'm past 3 years from launch... Nov 2005.

Here is something I read in my research... If yours is out of warranty and MS wants you to pick up the bill or would if yours is over 3 years old... $99.99 to fix... this will save you a few bucks and get you a 2 year extended...

This is the same deal I purchased, early on.

I also read about this site....

[url="http://www.squaretrade.com/pages/"]http://www.squaretrade.com/pages/[/url]

$35 for a new or refurbed 360... for 3 years... and it is sold through Amazon.com and other sites, or direct. Looks to have good reviews.
[url="http://www.squaretrade.com/page"]http://www.squaretrade.com/page[/url]

[url="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001N89OD2/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000FS3I8S&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1DVMRYYRTADD8Y84479V"]http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001N89OD...YYRTADD8Y84479V[/url]

5 Star ratings on Amazon.

you can buy from Walmart, gamestop, bestbuy or anywhere and get the warranty thru Squartrade.

Is the light flashing like a Christmas tree? Are you experiencing DDE's? Are you under warranty? Take these tips from The Elder G!

BEFORE YOU CALL TECH SUPPORT

The first thing ya' wanna do is check out the FAQ... [url="http://www.xboxfaq.com/"]http://www.xboxfaq.com/[/url] No help there???

Okay, your xbox has crapped out. You want to call Microsoft and find out what to do. BOOM! You've already ruined your chance to purchase an extended warranty. You can purchase the warranty, regardless of when you initially bought your Xbox, if you meet the following criteria...

1) You HAVE NOT called Microsoft previously regarding problems with your Xbox.
2) You HAVE NOT opened/altered/modded your xbox console.
3) You live in the United States.

HOW MUCH IS THIS GONNA COST ME?

Well, if you don't have coverage under the warranty, it's gonna cost you at least $100.00 (U.S.) plus. {You may be able to bargain them down to $50.00 or so.} However, if you're under warranty, there is no charge after the initial payment for the warranty.

1 year $29.95
2 years $59.90
3 years $89.95
{Prices subject to change at Microsoft's discretion}

Okay Okay Warranty Boy, how do I get this magical protection for my Xbox?

It's so easy, just call 1-800-4my-xbox (1-800-469-9269) and tell them that you want to buy an extended warranty. Again, you CANNOT tell them of any problem that your Xbox is experiencing. They will ask you for your name, address, phone number, etc. You will need the date you purchased your Xbox, the serial number and
a VALID credit card. Don't have a credit card, no problem. Check out this link... [url="http://www.xbox.com/assets/en-us/sup...ntyInvoice.pdf"]http://www.xbox.com/assets/en-us/sup...ntyInvoice.pdf[/url] Send a check/money Order, along with the above info to...

XBOX SERVICE CONTRACT DEPARTMENT
Microsoft Corporation
One Microsoft Way
Redmond, Washington
98052-9953

Wait until you get your contract in hand before you call for repair service! The turnaround time from the day your xbox is picked up until it's returned to you, is usually seven days. In fact, the longest wait will probably be for the shipping box to arrive from Airborne Express/DHL (The company that ships your xbox to & from the repair center)

Note: The majority of problems that people have experienced are with a faulty/damaged dvd assembly. If this is the case, you PROBABLY will NOT lose your game saves/soundtracks. If you have any other problems with your Xbox console or, if your Xbox console has been in for repair two or more times previously, you most likely WILL lose the contents of your harddrive, as Microsoft will replace at least the harddrive & lens assembly, if not the whole xbox.

I had the above official MS service contract (2 year extended) and it saved me, since my original Xbox 360 was purchased in November 2005.
Okay... maybe not so short.

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I got the RROD on Friday, and I posted this on forums of the group I regularly play with:

Copy and Paste below:

Long story short... I'm getting an Elite... somehow I must be in my wife's good graces, and she has OK'd it... and I'm also getting my old 360 repaired free of charge, so I'll have a spare.  I'll be needing a transfer cable from another OSer if possible, in the next couple of weeks.

I bought my first Xbox on launch day, and the one that just RROD, was the "new" one they sent.  before they had sent me that one, I had signed up for an official Microsoft Service Contract... which is $60, and lasts 2 years, essentially, an extended 2 year warranty, that should have covered me for a total of 5 years as I'd logically expect it... 3 years for the RROD E74 error, and 2 more for my purchased 2 years extended, directly from MS...

It took the 3rd phone rep... the first American, non-Indian to understand my reasoning, and push it through... long story short, I'm getting an Elite (Jasper chipset) hopefully no Red Rings anymore, and only have to worry about other things.  I'm also getting my 2 year warranty recognized by MS (so its Free!), even though I'm past 3 years from launch... Nov 2005.

Here is something I read in my research...  If yours is out of warranty and MS wants you to pick up the bill or would if yours is over 3 years old... $99.99 to fix... this will save you a few bucks and get you a 2 year extended...

This is the same deal I purchased, early on.

I also read about this site....

[url="http://www.squaretrade.com/pages/"]http://www.squaretrade.com/pages/[/url]

$35 for a new or refurbed 360... for 3 years... and it is sold through Amazon.com and other sites, or direct.  Looks to have good reviews.
[url="http://www.squaretrade.com/page"]http://www.squaretrade.com/page[/url]

[url="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001N89OD2/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000FS3I8S&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1DVMRYYRTADD8Y84479V"]http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001N89OD...YYRTADD8Y84479V[/url]

5 Star ratings on Amazon.

you can buy from Walmart, gamestop, bestbuy or anywhere and get the warranty thru Squartrade.

[quote]Is the light flashing like a Christmas tree? Are you experiencing DDE's? Are you under warranty? Take these tips from The Elder G!

BEFORE YOU CALL TECH SUPPORT

The first thing ya' wanna do is check out the FAQ... [url="http://www.xboxfaq.com/"]http://www.xboxfaq.com/[/url] No help there???

Okay, your xbox has crapped out. You want to call Microsoft and find out what to do. BOOM! You've already ruined your chance to purchase an extended warranty. You can purchase the warranty, regardless of when you initially bought your Xbox, if you meet the following criteria...

1) You HAVE NOT called Microsoft previously regarding problems with your Xbox.
2) You HAVE NOT opened/altered/modded your xbox console.
3) You live in the United States.

HOW MUCH IS THIS GONNA COST ME?

Well, if you don't have coverage under the warranty, it's gonna cost you at least $100.00 (U.S.) plus. {You may be able to bargain them down to $50.00 or so.} However, if you're under warranty, there is no charge after the initial payment for the warranty.

1 year $29.95
2 years $59.90
3 years $89.95
{Prices subject to change at Microsoft's discretion}

Okay Okay Warranty Boy, how do I get this magical protection for my Xbox?

It's so easy, just call 1-800-4my-xbox (1-800-469-9269) and tell them that you want to buy an extended warranty. Again, you CANNOT tell them of any problem that your Xbox is experiencing. They will ask you for your name, address, phone number, etc. You will need the date you purchased your Xbox, the serial number and
a VALID credit card. Don't have a credit card, no problem. Check out this link... [url="http://www.xbox.com/assets/en-us/sup...ntyInvoice.pdf"]http://www.xbox.com/assets/en-us/sup...ntyInvoice.pdf[/url] Send a check/money Order, along with the above info to...

XBOX SERVICE CONTRACT DEPARTMENT
Microsoft Corporation
One Microsoft Way
Redmond, Washington
98052-9953

Wait until you get your contract in hand before you call for repair service! The turnaround time from the day your xbox is picked up until it's returned to you, is usually seven days. In fact, the longest wait will probably be for the shipping box to arrive from Airborne Express/DHL (The company that ships your xbox to & from the repair center)

Note: The majority of problems that people have experienced are with a faulty/damaged dvd assembly. If this is the case, you PROBABLY will NOT lose your game saves/soundtracks. If you have any other problems with your Xbox console or, if your Xbox console has been in for repair two or more times previously, you most likely WILL lose the contents of your harddrive, as Microsoft will replace at least the harddrive & lens assembly, if not the whole xbox.[/quote]

I had the above official MS service contract (2 year extended) and it saved me, since my original Xbox 360 was purchased in November 2005.
Okay... maybe not so short.

GriftGFX

Since 7576 Days

You can buy an extended warranty and then call in for a repair the day you receive the new warranty? LOL.. that sounds mighty shady.

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anm8rjp

Since 8273 Days

Well, I had bought my 2 year extended warranty a year into owning my first 360, before, MS offered up the RROD 3 year, because I had heard such horror stories, on failure rates.

But Shady... for what I posted this one guy suggest... perhaps... but MS not fessing up right away and having such a high failure rate is a bit shady too. I think 3 years for RROD was a step in the right direction, but they should have made it lifetime against it, since it is so prevalent, and rampant.

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ManThatYouFear

Since 7519 Days

Fr0stys 360 go the RROD last night, did make me laugh, poor lad just bought the DLC for Redfaction which he just bought also... Dies while downloading the second DLC, never even got to play it.

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GirishLaikhra

Since 6024 Days

Posted by Sheps

The exact reason why i laugh at anyone that says Microsoft has great Customer Service, if they had great customer service, these replacement consoles wouldn't break after a couple of weeks.

They are taking you guys for complete idiots, and i for one wouldn't take it, if that happened to me i'd have demanded my money back a very long time ago.

Posted by Sath

Kenshin, if you want to make it RROD, just force it to have one. I don't know how to make it have RROD on purpose, but try, thens end it so you can have a new one, or they fix it along with the dvd drive.

Ah well, I say bring on the DS and DMC4 demos on PS3 soon and I will be fine.

Posted by Sath

Kenshin, if you want to make it RROD, just force it to have one. I don't know how to make it have RROD on purpose, but try, thens end it so you can have a new one, or they fix it along with the dvd drive.

Ah well, I say bring on the DS and DMC4 demos on PS3 soon and I will be fine.

This is fantastic news! Sharon has tremdous talent - and I am so glad she will share that with us!
hello buddy i read your comment i agry with you dear thanx for this information.
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[quote=Sheps]The exact reason why i laugh at anyone that says Microsoft has great Customer Service, if they had great customer service, these replacement consoles wouldn't break after a couple of weeks.

They are taking you guys for complete idiots, and i for one wouldn't take it, if that happened to me i'd have demanded my money back a very long time ago.[/quote]
[quote=Sath]Kenshin, if you want to make it RROD, just force it to have one. I don't know how to make it have RROD on purpose, but try, thens end it so you can have a new one, or they fix it along with the dvd drive.

Ah well, I say bring on the DS and DMC4 demos on PS3 soon and I will be fine.[/quote]
[quote=Sath]Kenshin, if you want to make it RROD, just force it to have one. I don't know how to make it have RROD on purpose, but try, thens end it so you can have a new one, or they fix it along with the dvd drive.

Ah well, I say bring on the DS and DMC4 demos on PS3 soon and I will be fine.[/quote]

This is fantastic news! Sharon has tremdous talent - and I am so glad she will share that with us!
hello buddy i read your comment i agry with you dear thanx for this information.
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ManThatYouFear

Since 7519 Days

^^ holy shit wtf are you on about ?

And i thought my comments were confusing..

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GriftGFX

Since 7576 Days

I'd call it spam but it's hard to tell since it makes absolutely no sense and isn't pushing any agenda or product.

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Acert93

Since 7547 Days

Well I just got hit. Will be 2 years in August. Disappointed as I bought ODST just to play the Beta, not to mention out of Netflix (netbook) and general gaming. Boo!

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GriftGFX

Since 7576 Days

Shitty. I still need to get mine fixed. Been borrowing my brother's box forever. It's a good thing he hardly uses his.

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Inflatable

Since 8214 Days

Maybe sounds a bit strange but somehow I wish my Xbox 360 would RROD on me (so it forces me to buy a new one with HDMI output).. But the old thing (MFU 10-2005) is still going strong, so I guess I'll have to keep playing in HD via component or VGA..

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