red ring of death

[buddymond]

anybody know of a reliable source for repair,that doesnt charge ms outrageous prices???

[swingbozo]

If you haven't messed with your box, it's best to send it to Microsoft.

DO NOT DO the "throw the box under a bunch of towels" approach that is flying around on you tube.

If you have messed with your box, there are some really good step by step videos on how to permanently fix this that involve tearing the box apart, cleaning off the "goo" from the chips, doing the overheat reset while the box is actually apart, replacing the goo, possibly adding some screws/washers? and putting the box back together again. It's in like 8 parts. I researched this for some time for a friend of mine till I found out he could still send his box back in. I told him to just send it in.

[andyb2]

If its not modded just send it back.If it is modded then you need to fix the heat sinks.

Here is a pdf that THINK-O posted on another site.Depending on the age of your xbox it should work.

[torpainter]

Posting a general area where you live helps

[popcorn1]

most people send it to microsoft thats what i would do goodluck fixing the red ring of death:thumbsup:

[brotherstores]

If your Xbox is still under warranty (which I think has been extended to three years because of this known design flaw) send it back to Microsoft, as there is a tamper proof sticker inside that will...

[poloros]

I have fix a few myself and I can help you too.

[ssj92]

Send it to Microsoft if you still have warranty. If not, you can buy a $20 X-clamp fix. This fix only lasted me 2 months. In the 2 months I had to apply the fix 3 times. So first see if you have warranty or not. My 360 is just sitting here with the rrod. Every-time I apply the fix now, it only lasts 1-2 minutes so I'm guessing it's done for. So make sure you use the X-clamp fix as a last resort.

[brotherstores]

Send it to Microsoft if you still have warranty. If not, you can buy a $20 X-clamp fix. This fix only lasted me 2 months. In the 2 months I had to apply the fix 3 times. So first see if you have warranty or not. My 360 is just sitting here with the rrod. Every-time I apply the fix now, it only lasts 1-2 minutes so I'm guessing it's done for. So make sure you use the X-clamp fix as a last resort.

Not sure what this $20 X-clamp fix is that you speak of, and what they promise you for a fix, but I can tell you that the biggest issue here is that the main processor, and video processor chips become "unsoldered" from the PC board, due to poor design of the cooling, in conjuction with the factory installed X-clamps.

In other words the X-clamps apply too much pressure against the main processor, and video processor chips thus seperating the solder joints of these chips after prolonged exposure to heat from the main processor, and video processor chips.

The only good way to repair this problem is to 1) remove the X-clamps and through them in the trash 2) heat the main PC board with a heat gun (higher temps than a hair dryer) to resolder the joints, and releave the stress on the main PC board, and 3) remount the main processor, and video processor chips heatsinks with screws and standoffs versus the X-clamps.

I did a lot of research on this subject before repairing the one I fixed, and found the the You-Tube video linked above, in conjunction with the heat gun technique worked great for me. As far as I know that X-box still works today.

[ssj92]

Not sure what this $20 X-clamp fix is that you speak of, and what they promise you for a fix, but I can tell you that the biggest issue here is that the main processor, and video processor chips become "unsoldered" from the PC board, due to poor design of the cooling, in conjuction with the factory installed X-clamps.

In other words the X-clamps apply too much pressure against the main processor, and video processor chips thus seperating the solder joints of these chips after prolonged exposure to heat from the main processor, and video processor chips.

The only good way to repair this problem is to 1) remove the X-clamps and through them in the trash 2) heat the main PC board with a heat gun (higher temps than a hair dryer) to resolder the joints, and releave the stress on the main PC board, and 3) remount the main processor, and video processor chips heatsinks with screws and standoffs versus the X-clamps.

I did a lot of research on this subject before repairing the one I fixed, and found the the You-Tube video linked above, in conjunction with the heat gun technique worked great for me. As far as I know that X-box still works today.

Yeah. The X-Clamp fix is pretty much a bottle of ArtiClean 1 Thermal Material Remover, ArtiClean 2 Thermal Surface Purifier, Articsilver 5 thermal paste, and screws and standoffs. You remove the thermal paste that microsoft applied with #1 then clean the surface with #2. You then use the ArticSilver 5 thermal paste and resit the gpu and cpu using the screws and standoffs. A heat gun with this method just like you said would help a lot. I didn't have a heat gun so I couldn't reheat my chips. That is probably why mine stopped working again.

[brotherstores]

Yeah. The X-Clamp fix is pretty much a bottle of ArtiClean 1 Thermal Material Remover, ArtiClean 2 Thermal Surface Purifier, Articsilver 5 thermal paste, and screws and standoffs. You remove the thermal paste that microsoft applied with #1 then clean the surface with #2. You then use the ArticSilver 5 thermal paste and resit the gpu and cpu using the screws and standoffs. A heat gun with this method just like you said would help a lot. I didn't have a heat gun so I couldn't reheat my chips. That is probably why mine stopped working again.

Actaully the link to the video I posted above, does not include using the heat gun trick, but uses the chips own heat to resolder themselves. It does work as I tried it with the one I fixed here, but wanted that extra assurance, and did the heat gun trick too.

[dannyswitzer]

ring of death actually has a 3 year warantee on it through microsoft. call microsoft first before you do anything to get it covered.....\

[Bigpineguy Retired]

any news on this, as I did as DishDoctor posted and it worked for the one that I fixed, btw, how many rings does it have buddymond ?

Don't do the towel trick! ppl claim that works, but you can easily fry your xbox..

BPG~

[brotherstores]

any news on this, as I did as DishDoctor posted and it worked for the one that I fixed, btw, how many rings does it have buddymond ?

Don't do the towel trick! ppl claim that works, but you can easily fry your xbox..

BPG~

That is correct, DO NOT do the towel trick....

That is a tempory fix that works about none of the time, and if too much water leaks from the towel and into your Xbox, then your done!

[unloopme]

Craigslist is a great place to find local xbox repair.

[jbl069]

i agree to try craigslist, but if you're a little more inclined with working on it yourself try following youtube how to.

[clarkie]

Craigslist is a great place to find local xbox repair.

kijiji.com..is all so another one

[Mondoman22]

Hey bud if you are adventurerous here is a Guide i posted at ftabins
a long time ago this will help you....

If you need any more help just ask i have been working on these
things since 2006 flashed jtagged you name it heh....

I had to condense this down because of the 9.54 file limit size
since my old one was 9.78 HH)*(#Y$(($^*_#*@(_P thing heh....


Have a good one
Mondo

[clarkie]

You know what i cant figure out... that microsoft knows about this heat issue .. but it still keeps happening..WTF..that is why i bought a brand new PsP 3 for my kid for Christmas...and it has a Blu-ray built in ..and free on line gaming.what does X-box give u.lol..i will be picking up a x-box used after the holidays ..and mod the chit out of it ..give me a foking break Mr.Gates

[Mondoman22]

Let me Tell yes they do Know about the heat issue
that is why the nex xbox has the gpu and cpu in an all in
one chip now... However we will see how well that works...

I recently revammped mine... I got extended cables and
what i did was mount the dvd player to the outside of the
case The problem is the gpu is SMOTHERED!!!! I mean SMOTHERED BAD!
So what i did Was removed the old heatsync and Replaced it with the
Gen 2 CPU heatsync... Yes the Cpu Heat sync the big aluminum one
I will take a photo of mine and i modded the airtube with ductape and
i have not had a Problem out of mine and My Kid plays the thing
for hours and hours and it is a 2006 model... I will try to upload
some photos!

Plus reorienting the drive outside the box makes it easier to flash!!!
:taz:

[TLG]

just to let you know ,, yesterday i called the 1-800 number for x-box
and spoke to someone regarding the 3 red lights ,, the person at the
other end of the phone couldn't be more helpful and understanding to
the problem ,, it took me all but 5 minutes talking with him to conclude
the he was putting in a request for me to receive a new (refurbished)
xbox360 ,,

my box was manufactured in 2007 ,, i bought it some time in 2008 and
eventhough my warranty had expired i was told that,, in the event of
the 3 red lights, the warrenty was extended to 3 years... i was not even
asked when i bought my unit (even though i am sure they knew from my
registartion) microsoft even paid for the shipping..

their service is excellent and easy ,, so my suggestion is, don't even try
messing around with trying to fix your unit ,,, unless you call them first

cheers

T

[crusader71]

I fixed mine and it's new again. The problem will happen again to you when you get it back. The problem lies in the design of the board. When the xbox heats up the board flexes and the contacts become loose. When you over heat the xbox it reloads the solder. It will fail again. Doing the RROD fix not only puts pressure on the board so that it does not come loose. Those x clamps come loose and hence the joints become loose. Get the bolts and it works soooo much better. Been playing the xbox for 3 years now and no problems. Good luck. Oh by the way I only paid 12 bux for everything.!!!

[Mondoman22]

just to let you know ,, yesterday i called the 1-800 number for x-box
and spoke to someone regarding the 3 red lights ,, the person at the
other end of the phone couldn't be more helpful and understanding to
the problem ,, it took me all but 5 minutes talking with him to conclude
the he was putting in a request for me to receive a new (refurbished)
xbox360 ,,

my box was manufactured in 2007 ,, i bought it some time in 2008 and
eventhough my warranty had expired i was told that,, in the event of
the 3 red lights, the warrenty was extended to 3 years... i was not even
asked when i bought my unit (even though i am sure they knew from my
registartion) microsoft even paid for the shipping..

their service is excellent and easy ,, so my suggestion is, don't even try
messing around with trying to fix your unit ,,, unless you call them first

cheers

T

As said Before,
It will blow up again and again and AGAIN.... They don't fix it yes
they are going to send you a refurbed box.... Someone elses that died
and they brought back to life with an xclamp fix that has a failure rate
of 100 % they know about this problem how they fixed it with the
new 360 is they combined the cpu and gpu together and now the
gpu is not smothered by the dvd drive anymore... Needless to say
it is going to fail again.. Of course The people at microsoft were nice
a Smile on their Face as they TWIST it in your Back...
Bahhh Humbug Micro-Morons..... I am not trying to be mean either..
I am telling you the truth..... Believe Me.... All my friends had theirs
sent back several times and Finally they gave them to me and i fixed
them... Believe me the Bolt and washer method is the way to go I also
have done another mod to mine i will tack a photo of it doesn't get
hot anymore.....

Mondo

[TLG]

As said Before,
It will blow up again and again and AGAIN.... They don't fix it yes
they are going to send you a refurbed box.... Someone elses that died
and they brought back to life with an xclamp fix that has a failure rate
of 100 % they know about this problem how they fixed it with the
new 360 is they combined the cpu and gpu together and now the
gpu is not smothered by the dvd drive anymore... Needless to say
it is going to fail again.. Of course The people at microsoft were nice
a Smile on their Face as they TWIST it in your Back...
Bahhh Humbug Micro-Morons..... I am not trying to be mean either..
I am telling you the truth..... Believe Me.... All my friends had theirs
sent back several times and Finally they gave them to me and i fixed
them... Believe me the Bolt and washer method is the way to go I also
have done another mod to mine i will tack a photo of it doesn't get
hot anymore.....

Mondo

well i'll let you know how things develope ,, so far so good though

i got a machine 4 days after they received mine, which took 2 days
plus they send my son a x-box gaming card for free..

if something un-favorable comes up,, this site will be the first, it will
be reported on

cheers

T

[Mondoman22]

well i'll let you know how things develope ,, so far so good though

i got a machine 4 days after they received mine, which took 2 days
plus they send my son a x-box gaming card for free..

if something un-favorable comes up,, this site will be the first, it will
be reported on

cheers

T

Hey Teris,
As long as the Thing works... I just know first hand experience
it will happen again... They don't want to fix it right what they want
you to do is get so sick of it happening you buy a new one.....
I wish you the best with it and I surely hope you do not have it
again... Its a Pain in the Rear when that happens... Have a great
New Year

Mondo

[Wendell2010]

i remove the 360 gpu and reball with lead solider and solves the issue, m$ got cheap and used crappy leadfree soldier causes more problems

[portugese pirate]

videogamerepairservice.com......$50 bucks.....one year guarantee....so far so good

[KDMaxximous]

Used the same service 15 months ago. Still going strong.
videogamerepairservice.com......$50 bucks.....one year guarantee....so far so good

[Darknight23]

or try local computer or electronic shops, they will probably be cheaper

[immersion]

Kijiji works as well, found a guy to do mine for 30$, gotta sniff out the people tho :)

[ITS ME!]

Kijiji works as well, found a guy to do mine for 30$, gotta sniff out the people tho :)You really need to pay attention to the date on the first post in a thread you respond to, this thread was started back on 12-22-2009 and the last post before yours was made a year ago.

[Bollocks]

I used Kijiji twice, once the guy did a runner but somehow got a random console that was fixed by another I found on kijiji
$30-$40 seems the going kijiji rate