Xbox360 RROD

[Randy Savage]

Got it today, no longer under warranty.

Did the fix with spacing out the heatsinks...just played it for about an hour, works well.

Anyone ever tried this?

[Spider Monkey]

Nope. My Wii does not have a ring.

[Randy Savage]

Nope. My Wii does not have a ring.

I never play my Wii :(

[hoss]

Send it to me then.
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[Spider Monkey]

I never play my Wii :(

The fuck? Do you not see the Wii threads in here? Hook up your digits for our pokerz and kart play!!

[tappin_azz]

savage might not know how to play tha pokerz.

[Spider Monkey]

Perfect!

[Randy Savage]

Send it to me then.
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No, I still try to tell myself that I'll play it.
The fuck? Do you not see the Wii threads in here? Hook up your digits for our pokerz and kart play!!
I'll have to look into this.
savage might not know how to play tha pokerz.

Nay, I do.

[jesus]

LOL. I'm at my brothers house and he's been on the phone the whole time checking on his 360 repair.
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[pl8er]

I need to school you guys in some kart action here soon.

[Spider Monkey]

I need to school you guys in some kart action here soon.

Get on it nukka.

[hoss]

If you know what's good for you, you will just give it to me…
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[Randy Savage]

LOL. I'm at my brothers house and he's been on the phone the whole time checking on his 360 repair.
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It's pretty easy to fix it yourself.

I've had it on for a good 4 hours since I did it with no problems.

[shaneb]

it doesn't have to be under warranty for xbox to fix that, it is a manufacturing flaw, they will fix/replace it under warranty or not.

[fbi90909]

i fix 360s

[hoss]

I fix broken wii's, send me yours for a free comprehensive inspection, BEFORE it breaks...

[Randy Savage]

it doesn't have to be under warranty for xbox to fix that, it is a manufacturing flaw, they will fix/replace it under warranty or not.

Not after 3 years.

I've had mine for ~4 years. It's out of warranty, even for the RROD.

[IamDeMan]

I fix broken wii's, send me yours for a free comprehensive inspection, BEFORE it breaks...

srsly clever

[Randy Savage]

So far so good. Played it for about 3 hours, and had it on for another 8 or so last night, no problems.

[_AnGeL_]

so what exactly is the fix? take the board out and space it out?

[Randy Savage]

so what exactly is the fix? take the board out and space it out?

Yeah, it's just spacing the heatsinks from the board.

[_AnGeL_]

microsoft shoulda got that shit right from the begining.

ms fialz.

[fbi90909]

Yeah, it's just spacing the heatsinks from the board.

not really, the stock X clamp just doesn't provide the needed pressure for the heatsink to rest onto the cpu or gpu. after time when the 360 heats up the board will begin to warp and allow the heatsink to slighlty relieve pressure from the cpu and gpu allowing cpu and gpu to break their cold solder joints causing the RROD.
the X clamp fix if done doesn't necesarily space the heatsink from the cpu/gpu. that would be bad. not contact would leave you with an overheated 360 in seconds. instead if done properly it re-applies the needed pressure from the heatsink to the cpu/gpu while keeping the cold solder joints of the cpu/gpu intact. the application of a better thermal compound also helps maintain the 360's cpu/gpu temps a little lower than the stock thermal compund they use which isn't all too great to begin with.
overall, don't leave you 360 standing upright, it constricts the airflow into the 360. it chokes the 360 and increases the risk of having an X-clamp failure.
keep the 360 in a well ventilated open area, don't allow the exhausted hot air make it's way back to the 360. in example using a tv stand where the 360 sits in a partially enclosed cabinet area.

blah blah blah blah blah..

RS, what games you plays online?

[fbi90909]

microsoft shoulda got that shit right from the begining.

ms fialz.

they should have, but then people like me wouldn't be getting 40 dollars an RROD fix and having the "i can fix RROD 360's" connection from F.Y.E
:D

[_AnGeL_]

lol, i guess i have to take my 360 out of the entertainment center asap :crap:

[Randy Savage]

not really, the stock X clamp just doesn't provide the needed pressure for the heatsink to rest onto the cpu or gpu. after time when the 360 heats up the board will begin to warp and allow the heatsink to slighlty relieve pressure from the cpu and gpu allowing cpu and gpu to break their cold solder joints causing the RROD.
the X clamp fix if done doesn't necesarily space the heatsink from the cpu/gpu. that would be bad. not contact would leave you with an overheated 360 in seconds. instead if done properly it re-applies the needed pressure from the heatsink to the cpu/gpu while keeping the cold solder joints of the cpu/gpu intact. the application of a better thermal compound also helps maintain the 360's cpu/gpu temps a little lower than the stock thermal compund they use which isn't all too great to begin with.
overall, don't leave you 360 standing upright, it constricts the airflow into the 360. it chokes the 360 and increases the risk of having an X-clamp failure.
keep the 360 in a well ventilated open area, don't allow the exhausted hot air make it's way back to the 360. in example using a tv stand where the 360 sits in a partially enclosed cabinet area.

blah blah blah blah blah..

RS, what games you plays online?

Heh, guess my understanding of the fix was off, but nevertheless, it's working thus far. It's in a TV cabinet, but has a good 5-6" of space on all sides, and the back of the cabinet has a good size opening for air to circulate.

Is this the fix that you use?

I've only been playing Prototype of late, awesome game.

[fbi90909]

never heard of prototype. :emb:

the fix i use is just 8 nylon/plastic washers, 8 zinc washers, and 8 bolts. i also use artic silver 5 thermal compound. out of all the 360's i've fixed only 2 have come back with issues that were RROD but not cpu/gpu related. there is also a process i do with re-flowing the gpu/cpu to re-attach the broken cold solder joints which helps the lifespan.

[Randy Savage]

never heard of prototype. :emb:

the fix i use is just 8 nylon/plastic washers, 8 zinc washers, and 8 bolts. i also use artic silver 5 thermal compound. out of all the 360's i've fixed only 2 have come back with issues that were RROD but not cpu/gpu related. there is also a process i do with re-flowing the gpu/cpu to re-attach the broken cold solder joints which helps the lifespan.


Sounds like the same thing I did.

Look into Prototype, it's a great game.

[Randy Savage]

Well fuck me, getting the RROD again.

:(

[Porch Monkey]

I have 2 of RROD 360's.

[Bender]

Well fuck me, getting the RROD again.

:(

that sucks...i bought mine used from gamestop so im assuming i dont have any warranty from ms...hoping and praying i dont get rrod

[fbi90909]

if you wanna just send them to me i'll attempt to work on them for nothing. just shipping. i fast turn around time.

[Slammed]

I have fixed 4 so far

its fun :)

[Slammed]

if you wanna just send them to me i'll attempt to work on them for nothing. just shipping. i fast turn around time.

thats very nice of you :)

[hoss]

Well fuck me, getting the RROD again.

:(

Better hurry and send me your Wii before something happens to it...

[ragar31]

I had it about a month ago, right when i got my new madden game. It ended up being my external cooler that was causing the problem. only 3 of the 4 rings were red though. Not sure if there is a diffrence.

[hoss]

Nope, that is the RROD.

[Randy Savage]

So when I have the 360 horizontally, it freezes. Usually within the first 10 minutes of playing. No RROD, just freezes.

I tried it vertical and put my g/f's laptop cooler under it, and it worked for hours- probably close to 6 hours straight, with no problems. Put it horizontal, froze again.

[_AnGeL_]

a big :fu: goes off to ms...

[hoss]

The GPU could be getting interference from your Wii. I think you already know the solution.

[Randy Savage]

The GPU could be getting interference from your Wii. I think you already know the solution.

Can't be, I threw the Wii out.

[hoss]

You evil fucker...

[Porch Monkey]

I whipped mine out and started playing with it.

[fbi90909]

I whipped mine out and started playing with it.

what games you play with your wii?

[Porch Monkey]

The Stranglers
Jenna Jameson's Choked Out
Yogurt Slingers
The Jerk

[_AnGeL_]

lolz

[crownvic21]

when u got mad stacks like dis nigga u jus buy a new one!

[fbi90909]

The Stranglers
Jenna Jameson's Choked Out
Yogurt Slingers
The Jerk

i've played The Jerk on my friends wii.. shit got hard!

[MrBones]

The Stranglers
Jenna Jameson's Choked Out
Yogurt Slingers
The Jerk

lol'd

[Randy Savage]

Fucker just keeps freezing now. Think it's time to pick up a PS3 or something.

[fbi90909]

try this, go take 2 Qtips and cut one end off of them. then insert that cut end in the rear part of the 360 to lock up the fans. turn on the 360 and make sure the fans aren't moving. let it overheat. let it cool on it's own for 10-20 minutes, then turn on.

[Randy Savage]

try this, go take 2 Qtips and cut one end off of them. then insert that cut end in the rear part of the 360 to lock up the fans. turn on the 360 and make sure the fans aren't moving. let it overheat. let it cool on it's own for 10-20 minutes, then turn on.

Well I've got the board wide open now, tried loosening/tightening the screws on the heatsinks, to no avail.

When I did that I unplugged the fans and let it overheat, then tightened down the heatsinks and it worked again...for a little while.

Last night I just left the top of the case off completely...still froze. It only freezes when playing a game, though. Watched 2 movies via my external HDD on it and it had no problems.

[fbi90909]

smash it with a hammer. :/

when it errors out, are you able to pull the secondary code or is it just freezing?

[Randy Savage]

smash it with a hammer. :/

when it errors out, are you able to pull the secondary code or is it just freezing?
When it RROD'd, it was 0102. Now it just freezes.

[fbi90909]

you can keep adjusting the heat sinks.

if you have a heat gun, remove all parts from the board, isolate an area of just the 2 main chips.. you will have to heat both chips(can be done one at a time). then allow it to cool on it's own. you must not allow heat from the heat gun to heat up the caps around the chips. you blow a cap you can kill the 360. though, doing this process you have a high chance of killing the 360 in general so it's a somewhat last resort. i've done this a few times and managed to kill only 1. lol, i later blew it up.
the way to isolate the chips is to use that blue sticky puddy stuff you use to tack up posters to walls, and heavy duty aluminum foil. do a number of layers of foil and make sure no "air leaks" are present. use a small fan to circulate air from around the board to remove excess heat, but focus the heat onto the chip. heat on low, at a distance of 6-8 inches for about 5 minutes then on high for another 3 minutes and pull back a little more.. then just let it cool.
if you do do this be sure the board is on a completely flat surface, when heating do not move the board.

do this a s a last resort if you get to the point of knowing that you just don't care of the outcome. lol. well sort of not care.

[Randy Savage]

So I haven't touched anything, and just played it for about 2 hrs with no issues..

[CockMuncher]

I am going to try to mix mine today. I am doing the Xclamp mod. Its been a while since ive done it before. Do you guys remember the part list needed?

I remember needing 8 Neoprene washers, and 8 bolts. I forget the size and length though. I want the length where you dont need to drill through that metal shield, I forgot what size that was originally.

[CockMuncher]

Nevermind I found it



Qty - 8 Machine Screw Pan - Phillips 5 x 10mm (DR# - 313) UPC - 030699 801282
Qty - 16 Flat Washer Nylon #10 (DR# - 610) UPC - 030699 869381
Qty - 16 Flat Washer Steel / ZINC Plated 5mm (DR# - 606) UPC - 030699 363087

Source (http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=602550)

Here is a tutorial on how to install the Xclamp modification.

http://www.x-clamp-fix.com/catalog/product_info.php?info=p5_X-Clamp-Fix-DIY-Kit.html

Do not buy that kit! It is a ripoff; the materials from Home Depot cost less than $10 with tax!

[CockMuncher]

:woot: my 360 is now fixed. But my live account is expired :(

[hoss]

I dont know why you faggots keep posting in here, I have told you all the problem, it is because no one has mailed me their Wii...

Once that happens, all of your 360's will work like new, I promise.

[Randy Savage]

Mine has been working past few days w/ case off and fan on top of GPU heatsink...knock on wood..

[CockMuncher]

Great my Cd/DVD rom is not working, It opens and closes but its not reading the discs. Perhaps I accidentally didnt plug in the data cable all the way inside. fuck, i have to disassemble it again.

[CockMuncher]

OKay, the sata cable came un done from the board on accident. All is well now. Im play GTAIV now. Has anyone bought the expansion pack Lost and Demand? How is it? I want to play it before the other expansion pack releases.

[Spider Monkey]

I dont know why you faggots keep posting in here, I have told you all the problem, it is because no one has mailed me their Wii...

Once that happens, all of your 360's will work like new, I promise.

The ignorant are ignorant bb.

:wat:

[hoss]

Inorite

[CockMuncher]

Anybody have any extra 1 month cards?

[Randy Savage]

Just an update on this-

stopped working completely, got RROD again.

Got it fixed locally for $50. Works good now.

[fbi90909]

Just an update on this-

stopped working completely, got RROD again.

Got it fixed locally for $50. Works good now.

Do you know what they did?
Locally I fix them for 20 bucks. With the materials I bought I spend about .75 each fix. Lol

[_AnGeL_]

feg, how many have u had come back with the rrod again?

[Randy Savage]

Do you know what they did?
Locally I fix them for 20 bucks. With the materials I bought I spend about .75 each fix. Lol

Not sure, sounds like they at least changed the fan, because it's louder than it used to be.

[Randy Savage]

feg, how many have u had come back with the rrod again?

Me?

I've had 2 360's. 2nd one was this one, which was out of warranty.

[_AnGeL_]

no, not you RS. i was talking to Mr fbi.

[Randy Savage]

no, not you RS. i was talking to Mr fbi.

Oh, well fuck you then, sir.

[fbi90909]

they jumped your fan to 12v. I hate that shit. It runs super loud 24/7 and doesn't speed up like normal when the 360 does get hot. It just stays at high speed all the time. I bet he just redid the xclamp fix wiu the washers and screws and just 12v the fan. If he did you got jipped.
For 50 I would have added a second 20/30mm intake fan and channeled the air while hooking up a fan speed regulator.

[_AnGeL_]

Oh, well fuck you then, sir.

:laugh:

[Randy Savage]

they jumped your fan to 12v. I hate that shit. It runs super loud 24/7 and doesn't speed up like normal when the 360 does get hot. It just stays at high speed all the time. I bet he just redid the xclamp fix wiu the washers and screws and just 12v the fan. If he did you got jipped.
For 50 I would have added a second 20/30mm intake fan and channeled the air while hooking up a fan speed regulator.

I already did the x-clamp fix. Worked for a while then RROD'd again.

What else could he have done that would have fixed it?

[J31Bro]

RS has short fingers?

[fbi90909]

I already did the x-clamp fix. Worked for a while then RROD'd again.

What else could he have done that would have fixed it?

Unless if he actually has a machine to reball/reflow the CPU/gpu solder joints(which the machines cost in their hundreds) there's nothing other than the xclamp mod. It just varies on who does it and how well the mod has been preformed. If he did reball/reflow it sweet, then that 50 is well worth it. But if he didn't that yes I would say you. Got jipped.

[fbi90909]

no, not you RS. i was talking to Mr fbi.

2, but for issues with a drive not working and another one that would just stall. The one that stalled had no fix other than reballing/reflowing which I can sort of do but not a fan of. The rest that I have worked on have never come back for an rrod issue.

[Randy Savage]

Unless if he actually has a machine to reball/reflow the CPU/gpu solder joints(which the machines cost in their hundreds) there's nothing other than the xclamp mod. It just varies on who does it and how well the mod has been preformed. If he did reball/reflow it sweet, then that 50 is well worth it. But if he didn't that yes I would say you. Got jipped.

I believe he did. They have some sort of machine I believe.

http://www.360-pros.com

[_AnGeL_]

canu flash xbox's??? how much u charge me to flash my xbox if you can it?

[fbi90909]

I believe he did. They have some sort of machine I believe.

http://www.360-pros.com

Good deal. See I was thinking maybe homeboys cousin from down the street charged you 50. Lol. Plus warrenty, wouldn't have to worry for a while. Just hate the loud fan thing.

[fbi90909]

canu flash xbox's??? how much u charge me to flash my xbox if you can it?

Can't flash. My motherboard is not compatible to flash their drives. I tried :/

[J31Bro]

I've currently got 3 360s.. 2 have RROD. The last one never got it because when I bought it I just yoinked it outa the case.. have never had a single issue. ;)

[_AnGeL_]

send me one of the one with rrod.

[J31Bro]

send me one of the one with rrod.

Trade you one for that phone.

[_AnGeL_]

the phone isnt mine nukka :crap:

[J31Bro]

the phone isnt mine nukka :crap:

Technically it is. It's your bitches, your bitch is your property. Tell that bitch it's happening & there isn't shit she can do about it.

[_AnGeL_]

it's not my bitches, it's my sisters.

[J31Bro]

it's not my bitches, it's my sisters.

OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.

hahahahahahaha. :drunk:

[_AnGeL_]

lol

[CockMuncher]

I did the xclamp still rrod on me. I just end up doing the overheating trick every time it happens(which is only whenever I leave the 360 on idle for a long time)

[_AnGeL_]

someone flash my xbox :crap:

[Mr. Shickadance]

I believe he did. They have some sort of machine I believe.

http://www.360-pros.com

http://www.360-pros.com/(X(1)S(g3o5ng45cchbcqmbq5lsv3nc))/xbox-360-refurbished.aspx

good price right there, just wish they would say if it's a Jasper or Falcon model

someone flash my xbox :crap:

just remember you can't play on xbox live if you get it flashed, gotta use it for offline

with that being said, I'm looking for a flashed 360 too :sneaky:

[_AnGeL_]

i do not play on xbox live anyway :crap:

[ragar31]

My 360 is locking up about 2-5 minutes after playing a game. Can anyone fix it or tell me how to fix it? I want to play madden!!!!!! Let me know please.

[J31Bro]

My 360 is locking up about 2-5 minutes after playing a game. Can anyone fix it or tell me how to fix it? I want to play madden!!!!!! Let me know please.

talk to fbi90909. he's your dude.

[J31Bro]

just remember you can't play on xbox live if you get it flashed, gotta use it for offline

with that being said, I'm looking for a flashed 360 too :sneaky:

i has xbox fer sale, joo can flash.

[ragar31]

I don't care about playing xbox online, I just want to play madden.