Red Ring of Death

Seabiscuit · 11-27-2009, 02:33 AM

does anybody here have any experience fixing the RRoD??

scollins · 11-27-2009, 02:46 AM

How old is your Xbox? I believe that M$ has extended the warranty on them because of RRoD. Something like 3 years. Might want to check that route first. My brother-in-law had his RRoD on him (after 2 years), and he cracked it open trying to fix it himself. He didn't know he had another year of warranty coverage, but lost it the second he cracked the seal......

Seabiscuit · 11-27-2009, 02:49 AM

mine is old as shit

its one of the originals and its already been in for the RRoD once.

my best bet it doing it myself becasue there no way in hell im paying $140 for M$ to do it

scollins · 11-27-2009, 02:59 AM

Ah. I'm sure Google will come up with tons of hits. I've not faced it (yet)....

Spec 1 · 11-27-2009, 12:34 PM

We got ours for the first time a couple months ago. You need to send your Xbox back to Microsoft and they'll send you back a refurbished one that works. The process was actually very simple and we had our new Xbox within two weeks. I was sure I'd be waiting 4-6 weeks but was impressed.

TK-421 · 11-28-2009, 03:02 AM

It's happened to me 4 times already. I'm still using the same console I bought 3 months after it came out - I just keep sending it back in when I get the rings. To try to "satisfy the customer" they sent me 1 month Xbox LIVE cards with my repaired console each time. They fail even there, as each card was invalid. I'm expecting to get RROD again before the new year... *sigh*

deamon32 · 11-28-2009, 10:27 AM

You can send in your xbox to Microsoft and they will fix it for you BUT Microsoft does not have a permanent fix for the RROD so its just a matter of when you will get the RROD again. Microsoft has tried several band aid fixed and revisions but if you really want to get rid of the RROD forever do this:

http://www.x-clamp-fix.com/catalog/p...x-DIY-Kit.html

I have done it and all of my friends who have done it have never had a RROD again.

deamon32 · 11-28-2009, 10:31 AM

Ignore the above link, the instructions are valid but they are trying to get you to buy their "kit". This link has a list of materials you will need, any hardware store should have all of this:

http://www.llamma.com/xbox360/repair...-clamp_fix.htm

335e92tx · 11-28-2009, 10:53 AM

n/m
I was gonna suggest a Proctologist

vig · 11-28-2009, 04:59 PM

omg its funny that you mention the RROD i fix them for a part time job i make $35 a xbox.

you have to preform the xclamp fix correctly to fix it.

so far i fixed about 30 and failed about 3.

fdsasdasdf · 11-28-2009, 05:23 PM

RRoD can be fixed either by re-doing the X-clamp that holds the heatsink down or re-soldering allllll of the RAM chips since the original Xbox's were soldered down poorly and may have come up due to heat.

Don't follow the "wrap your Xbox in a towel" trick - that's just fucking retarded.

Or just send it into Microsoft and let them deal with it. Take off your faceplate cause they will keep it.

BillLee · 11-28-2009, 07:59 PM

i've had two 360s, both of them had the RRoD. Thinking about switching to PS3 or just stop playing games.

deamon32 · 11-29-2009, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bryan0102

easiest fix is to walk casually into your local best buy
go to isle with PS3
?????
PROFIT

PS3 is a fail

SoCali E36 · 11-30-2009, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seabiscuit

does anybody here have any experience fixing the RRoD??

yup i have. i called MS and they sent me a shipping label. shipped it out and got a new one back because they couldnt fix my OG Xbox.

My box was out of warranty but MS has extended it for 3 years due to this same issue

MMMazing07 · 11-30-2009, 01:12 PM

turn around time was quicker than expected. and they send you back the same one, just fixed.

Seabiscuit · 11-30-2009, 01:52 PM

i ended up just buying an Elite

anyone want to buy a RRoD 360 w/ 20 gig hard drive

deamon32 · 11-30-2009, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seabiscuit

i ended up just buying an Elite

anyone want to buy a RRoD 360 w/ 20 gig hard drive

How much? Does it have the HDMI port?

hhkim · 11-30-2009, 10:58 PM

isint the fail rate on the xbox 360 something like 60 percent??

TK-421 · 11-30-2009, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deamon32

PS3 is a fail

I beg to differ. It's a superior game system but it doesn't have the online or title strength of the 360. It's also the best bang for your buck blu-ray player out there

marty_mcfly · 12-01-2009, 03:16 AM

i had a launch xbox 360 that got the red ring in '07 (bought a used one since then) and just had it repaired by some guy i found on craigslist for $40. its working fine again. i was a little iffy but someone from craigslist but he was a cool young asian guy who knew his stuff.

Seabiscuit · 12-01-2009, 04:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deamon32

How much? Does it have the HDMI port?

nope no HDMI

ill probably sell it as is for like $100

(BTW is there some reason i cant upload a profile picture. It keeps telling me its "writing a file")

(and yes the pic is the right size. lol)

Maestro · 12-01-2009, 03:24 PM

This happen to my son's about a month after a friend gave him the box, and as it turned out there was 3 months left on the special warranty they put in place and we were able to send it back to get it fix.

However before that I did research the hell out of the issue and it turns outs that; one you never let a software company design hardware, M$ has no clue.

Second this is an over heating issue that the processor get so hot that is cause the solder on it and the surrounding parts to re-flow and the PCB warps at the same time which causes an intermittent connections.

This is why the stupid towel method some kid came up with works some times, you get the unit so hot again it warps the board back again and parts re-attach themselves. But you run the risk of seriously damaging the unit.

A couple of people figure out that putting in spaces in between the PCB and the heat sink on the processor fixes the problem. From what I saw when I took my son's unit apart this makes sense, since the if the units is over heating the away the have the heat sink fasten to the PCB it could warp the board. So you can but these kits from the folks or figure out yourself how big of a spacer you need.

So after getting our fix unit back, we've had no problems with it, but it does not sit on the carpet floor any more and nor does it go inside the electronics cabinet. It sits out in the open not near any other heat sources and we have an extra fan blowing air through the box.

11-27-2009, 02:33 AM	#1
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scollins Bootleggin' 'n Gunrunnin' 144 Rep 2,372 Posts Drives: 2024 X3 M40i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Renton, WA iTrader: (3)	How old is your Xbox? I believe that M$ has extended the warranty on them because of RRoD. Something like 3 years. Might want to check that route first. My brother-in-law had his RRoD on him (after 2 years), and he cracked it open trying to fix it himself. He didn't know he had another year of warranty coverage, but lost it the second he cracked the seal...... __________________ Scott 2024 G01 X3 M40i, Brooklyn Grey Metallic /// 2015 F15 X5 35i, Space Gray Metallic, 99K miles /// 2013 F30 320xi, Mojave Metallic, 112k miles 2019 Ford F450 STX, Oxford White 2013 Ducati Multistrada Touring S, Red
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Seabiscuit Aequitas Veritas 107 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Azkaban iTrader: (0)	mine is old as shit its one of the originals and its already been in for the RRoD once. my best bet it doing it myself becasue there no way in hell im paying $140 for M$ to do it
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scollins Bootleggin' 'n Gunrunnin' 144 Rep 2,372 Posts Drives: 2024 X3 M40i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Renton, WA iTrader: (3)	Ah. I'm sure Google will come up with tons of hits. I've not faced it (yet).... __________________ Scott 2024 G01 X3 M40i, Brooklyn Grey Metallic /// 2015 F15 X5 35i, Space Gray Metallic, 99K miles /// 2013 F30 320xi, Mojave Metallic, 112k miles 2019 Ford F450 STX, Oxford White 2013 Ducati Multistrada Touring S, Red
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Spec 1 Faster in the Corners 58 Rep 1,062 Posts Drives: '91 E30, '05 ZX6-R, '06 300C Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	We got ours for the first time a couple months ago. You need to send your Xbox back to Microsoft and they'll send you back a refurbished one that works. The process was actually very simple and we had our new Xbox within two weeks. I was sure I'd be waiting 4-6 weeks but was impressed. __________________ '91 M42 E30 - All sorts of goodies.
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TK-421 Registered Sex Offender 597 Rep 4,757 Posts Drives: E46 M3 \| 1JZ S13 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	It's happened to me 4 times already. I'm still using the same console I bought 3 months after it came out - I just keep sending it back in when I get the rings. To try to "satisfy the customer" they sent me 1 month Xbox LIVE cards with my repaired console each time. They fail even there, as each card was invalid. I'm expecting to get RROD again before the new year... sigh __________________ Stop putting stuff like painted reflectors and premium package in your signature. You're embarrassing.
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deamon32 First Lieutenant 14 Rep 395 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Costa Mesa iTrader: (1)	You can send in your xbox to Microsoft and they will fix it for you BUT Microsoft does not have a permanent fix for the RROD so its just a matter of when you will get the RROD again. Microsoft has tried several band aid fixed and revisions but if you really want to get rid of the RROD forever do this: http://www.x-clamp-fix.com/catalog/p...x-DIY-Kit.html I have done it and all of my friends who have done it have never had a RROD again. __________________ LeMans 135i ///M-sport 6MT
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deamon32 First Lieutenant 14 Rep 395 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Costa Mesa iTrader: (1)	Ignore the above link, the instructions are valid but they are trying to get you to buy their "kit". This link has a list of materials you will need, any hardware store should have all of this: http://www.llamma.com/xbox360/repair...-clamp_fix.htm __________________ LeMans 135i ///M-sport 6MT
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vig Private 5 Rep 64 Posts Drives: Black E90 325i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Long Island, New York iTrader: (0)	omg its funny that you mention the RROD i fix them for a part time job i make $35 a xbox. you have to preform the xclamp fix correctly to fix it. so far i fixed about 30 and failed about 3.
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11-28-2009, 05:23 PM	#11
fdsasdasdf Captain 129 Rep 778 Posts Drives: 330Ci ZHP 6sp Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0)	RRoD can be fixed either by re-doing the X-clamp that holds the heatsink down or re-soldering allllll of the RAM chips since the original Xbox's were soldered down poorly and may have come up due to heat. Don't follow the "wrap your Xbox in a towel" trick - that's just fucking retarded. Or just send it into Microsoft and let them deal with it. Take off your faceplate cause they will keep it.
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BillLee Major General 706 Rep 5,382 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: HTX iTrader: (21) Garage List 09 E92 M3 [9.00]	i've had two 360s, both of them had the RRoD. Thinking about switching to PS3 or just stop playing games. __________________ Follow me on instagram: billy.by
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MMMazing07 More than you can afford pal....ferrari 189 Rep 1,471 Posts Drives: Z4M Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	turn around time was quicker than expected. and they send you back the same one, just fixed.
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Maestro Major 1060 Rep 1,268 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Sedan, 2021 X3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	This happen to my son's about a month after a friend gave him the box, and as it turned out there was 3 months left on the special warranty they put in place and we were able to send it back to get it fix. However before that I did research the hell out of the issue and it turns outs that; one you never let a software company design hardware, M$ has no clue. Second this is an over heating issue that the processor get so hot that is cause the solder on it and the surrounding parts to re-flow and the PCB warps at the same time which causes an intermittent connections. This is why the stupid towel method some kid came up with works some times, you get the unit so hot again it warps the board back again and parts re-attach themselves. But you run the risk of seriously damaging the unit. A couple of people figure out that putting in spaces in between the PCB and the heat sink on the processor fixes the problem. From what I saw when I took my son's unit apart this makes sense, since the if the units is over heating the away the have the heat sink fasten to the PCB it could warp the board. So you can but these kits from the folks or figure out yourself how big of a spacer you need. So after getting our fix unit back, we've had no problems with it, but it does not sit on the carpet floor any more and nor does it go inside the electronics cabinet. It sits out in the open not near any other heat sources and we have an extra fan blowing air through the box.
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