Xbox 360 RROD Fix?

thebrad · 11th May 2010, 10:03 AM

Hi all,

I recently picked up my friends old Xbox 360 (he has brought another now) which has the red ring of death error. And its not longer under warranty. Anyway he doesn't want it back so I might try fixing it.

From what I've read online it due to overheating issues and the heat sinks need to be remounted. Is this correct? or is it actually something else.

Anyway I've looked at a few videos on youtube on how to fix it (remounting the heatsink and replacing the xclamps) has anyone else tried this? And can recommend how to do it, eg what size screws to use and such?

Thanks,
Brad

Simonk83 · 11th May 2010, 4:01 PM

Hi Brad, as per your other post:

If you're feeling handy, you can buy kits on ebay (10 bucks or so I think) that include all the tools you need to fix it. Once they RROD though, they tend to stay a bit flaky. If you're serious, you can take it to someone to get it 'reflowed' which is a bit more stable, but more expensive as well.

Akira · 12th May 2010, 5:43 PM

Mine RROD'd last night, but i'm lucky there's 3 months left on warranty.

andhey · 12th May 2010, 5:49 PM

i got mine reflowed but that lasted say 4 months. Apparantly reballing is the only real fix for it or something, someone correct me here?

n2o · 12th May 2010, 11:39 PM

lets be honest here, if its RROD after the 3 years replacement warranty you're better off getting a new one

any fix that isn't a genuine one is only going to be temporary and you'll end up getting a new xbox later on

da_neural · 13th May 2010, 6:11 PM

I got my Xbox 360 RRoD fixed for $150 w/ 12 month warranty on the job.

money_killer · 13th May 2010, 7:11 PM

they fix/replace them out of warranty so wat is the issue ? being out of warranty doesnt mean anything

n2o · 13th May 2010, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by money_killer

they fix/replace them out of warranty so wat is the issue ? being out of warranty doesnt mean anything

yeah, they'll fix it but at what price ?
you're better off getting a new one than risk it failing again

Shadow_n · 13th May 2010, 10:58 PM

I've fixed a few few in my time...
All I've had to do is pull it apart (This was kinda hard first time round, 2nd time onwards its a piece of cake) and clean off the old thermal paste and replace it with some new stuff and remount. Turn it on with no fan, let it over heat for a minute or two (to fix any cracked solder or something) and then its generally good to go. My first one wouldn't run if the dvd drive was where it went but after a week it worked as good as new for some reason.

By flakey he means it'll probs break again soon, mine broke like 2 months later, same thing fixed it though, 3 months later it broke again, im yet to have a look at it though, definetly worth a try.

money_killer · 14th May 2010, 5:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n2o

yeah, they'll fix it but at what price ?
you're better off getting a new one than risk it failing again

for free.

mine was replaced free out of warranty no issues ...

anti_pop · 15th May 2010, 2:38 PM

I did the replace xclamps fix. Ie. Drill holes in heatsink, Screw heatsinks onto motherboard. It did work.... For about 3 months. Now no rrod but it artifacts and locks up after boot up. So i borked something else. I am thinking just be a bit more careful when tightening the screws. Too tight and the motherboard flexes and destroys other chips soldering on the board. Common sense really but i was in a rush as forza 3 just came out. heh. Hardest part about the job is popping the case off. I followed this guide. http://www.instructables.com/id/Fix-...ithout-towels/

Summary.
Dont overtighten.
Dont flex the crap out of your motherboard and you will be fine

11th May 2010, 10:03 AM	#1
thebrad Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 168	Xbox 360 RROD Fix? Hi all, I recently picked up my friends old Xbox 360 (he has brought another now) which has the red ring of death error. And its not longer under warranty. Anyway he doesn't want it back so I might try fixing it. From what I've read online it due to overheating issues and the heat sinks need to be remounted. Is this correct? or is it actually something else. Anyway I've looked at a few videos on youtube on how to fix it (remounting the heatsink and replacing the xclamps) has anyone else tried this? And can recommend how to do it, eg what size screws to use and such? Thanks, Brad

11th May 2010, 4:01 PM	#2
Simonk83 Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Melbourne Posts: 2,379	Hi Brad, as per your other post: If you're feeling handy, you can buy kits on ebay (10 bucks or so I think) that include all the tools you need to fix it. Once they RROD though, they tend to stay a bit flaky. If you're serious, you can take it to someone to get it 'reflowed' which is a bit more stable, but more expensive as well. __________________ 10% Referral Bonus on Bitcoin deposits: http://www.pyramining.com/referral/k3yb8gxz2 http://www.pyramining.com/referral/ned4h9kag

12th May 2010, 5:49 PM	#4
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13th May 2010, 6:11 PM	#6
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13th May 2010, 10:58 PM	#9
Shadow_n Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Brisbane Posts: 985	I've fixed a few few in my time... All I've had to do is pull it apart (This was kinda hard first time round, 2nd time onwards its a piece of cake) and clean off the old thermal paste and replace it with some new stuff and remount. Turn it on with no fan, let it over heat for a minute or two (to fix any cracked solder or something) and then its generally good to go. My first one wouldn't run if the dvd drive was where it went but after a week it worked as good as new for some reason. By flakey he means it'll probs break again soon, mine broke like 2 months later, same thing fixed it though, 3 months later it broke again, im yet to have a look at it though, definetly worth a try. __________________ Asus P6T Deluxe V2 - I7 920 @ 4.2ghz (1.34v) - Watercooled: - OCZ 6G Intel X DDR3 @ 1605Mhz - Seasonic 850W - MSI GTX295 - 150gb Vraptor + 3TB - Haf 932

12th May 2010, 5:43 PM	#3
Akira Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Inner West, Sydney Posts: 342	Mine RROD'd last night, but i'm lucky there's 3 months left on warranty.

15th May 2010, 2:38 PM	#11
anti_pop Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 318	I did the replace xclamps fix. Ie. Drill holes in heatsink, Screw heatsinks onto motherboard. It did work.... For about 3 months. Now no rrod but it artifacts and locks up after boot up. So i borked something else. I am thinking just be a bit more careful when tightening the screws. Too tight and the motherboard flexes and destroys other chips soldering on the board. Common sense really but i was in a rush as forza 3 just came out. heh. Hardest part about the job is popping the case off. I followed this guide. http://www.instructables.com/id/Fix-...ithout-towels/ Summary. Dont overtighten. Dont flex the crap out of your motherboard and you will be fine __________________ Pushing the limits.