View Full Version : Xbox and the rings of death.
DanAbnormal
20-10-09, 09:06 AM
I've had my Elite now for a bout 2 years I think and it's never missed a beat. Was using it all day yesterday and no problems. Forza 3 got delivered today (3 days early) and as soon as I try to play it, I get the 3 rings of death. This happened with all my other xbox's when new games came out as well. There has to be some kind of link there. My xbox is out of warranty now as well so I git a shiny new game that I can't play. Boooo to Microsoft.
i thought ms had changed the return policy to cover xbox rrod for 3 yrs
http://uk.gamespot.com/news/6173633.html
Send it back :) unless its a modded one
Its easy to fix... I've done mine a couple of times now, as the thermal paste they use is cheap and gives up after a time. Mines had the GPU give up now and I'm not sure at the moment how to fix it, I have some suspect ideas but I need to confirm them.
RatchetJob
20-10-09, 09:56 AM
Dan,
I'll fix it for you for beer tokens if you pay postage.
I've done 10 RRODs and none of them have had any problems since.
PoRk ChOp
20-10-09, 10:03 AM
3 Year warranty for RRoD, I had mine returned within a week of the call to Microsoft.
suzsv650
20-10-09, 10:05 AM
Dan,
I'll fix it for you for beer tokens if you pay postage.
I've done 10 RRODs and none of them have had any problems since.
Same, infact im fixing one atm.
any pointers on the DIY route?
any pointers on the DIY route?
Yep, replace the thermal paste and re-secure the x-clamps as they deform allowing the GPU heat sink to move away from the GPU and it over heats.
suzsv650
20-10-09, 12:18 PM
Yep, replace the thermal paste and re-secure the x-clamps as they deform allowing the GPU heat sink to move away from the GPU and it over heats.
Chuck the X clamps they are ****e. Bolt em down with washers, you can buy kits online
davepreston
20-10-09, 12:23 PM
ha ha i watched irksy work on 5 differnt boxs yesterday what jibberish you people speak
this ones a 0021 error and we need to put pressure on the southbank chip , you all f ing nuts i tell ya
hindle8907
20-10-09, 12:44 PM
e74 error and Rodd is 3 year now i think i just one my xbox360's back thats out of warrenty for having the e74 error.
plowsie
20-10-09, 01:09 PM
Grinchmeister, can you fix mine for a few pretty pennies when it does go?
Chuck the X clamps they are ****e. Bolt em down with washers, you can buy kits online
I might look at that... though as I wasn't 100 sure it was the issue I was worried about wasting cash. I'll have a look at some.
Grinchmeister, can you fix mine for a few pretty pennies when it does go?
Its easy... I'll point you to the how to... or just do it anyway. lol.
xXBADGERXx
20-10-09, 06:52 PM
Dan , give Microsoft a call , the RRoD issue was extended as others have said here . They will take your serial number and will let you know on the phone where you stand .
You can check it on-line.. thats what made me pull mine apart.
metalangel
20-10-09, 10:20 PM
Mine RRODed already, no problem, they fixed it and replaced the DVD drive.
Now I think the DVD drive is wearing out again ALREADY. Or maybe I play too much? ;)
FlyinCustard
21-10-09, 03:45 PM
I had this on my xbox which is an early one and ms paid to ship it to germany and repair it and then ship it back.
Not had a problem since.
My brother on the other hand has had the problem in the last week. Ms offered no help even though it is newer then mine was when i had it repaired.
He went out and bought a preowned console and tried it (leaving all the power pack and av cables in) and that was exactly the same. He then tried both consoles with the newly bought power pack and they both work.
Maybe try a m8's power pack 1st before spendin loads repairin/replacing the console.
BBadger
21-10-09, 03:52 PM
Any one got a definitive and easy how to guide ....for the computerly inept of us?
I've got a RROD Xbox premium which has been flashed if anyone is interested. I'm looking to get rid of it. I bought a core and thats been ok since. No HD, no HDMI cable and no controllers. Comes with power brick and normal tv cables.
hindle8907
21-10-09, 05:04 PM
I've got a RROD Xbox premium which has been flashed if anyone is interested. I'm looking to get rid of it. I bought a core and thats been ok since. No HD, no HDMI cable and no controllers. Comes with power brick and normal tv cables.
is it still in warrenty rob ?
No its been flashed so isnt covered by warranty. Will play backups though if it was working
hindle8907
21-10-09, 05:21 PM
yeah you can get the microsoft stickers off ebay mate ... iv sent mine back flashed.
Yeah its fine if the machine isnt barred off xbox live. They ran a check on mine and found it had been barred.
I'm not too bothered, will pop it on Ebay if no-one on here is interested
hindle8907
22-10-09, 08:54 AM
you not stealth patching your games ?
DanAbnormal
23-10-09, 11:22 AM
My Elite was stealth patched by me to 1.6. I took the BenQ drive out and put it in the Arcade but it won't recognise any games. I thought you could swap DVD drives in the different models but apparently not. My Arcade one has a Lite-on drive but I can't seem to flash it. Might just send it off.
Will look at one of those RROD kits off of ebay and see how I go. Cheers.
I also heard that the RROD is not just about the heatsinks and x clamps but about the solder on the motherboard. Over time it bows and then the solder cracks as it's brittle. You can fix it be rehating it but it will always be an issue. Cheap components by MS is all. Shame that this is such a HUGE issue for the Xbox. it must have cost MS a fortune.
vardypeeps
23-10-09, 12:08 PM
Have you tried checking the hidden error code?
Turn the xbox on so the 3 lights are flashing.
Press & HOLD the sync button on the xbox (it's at the front next to the memory card slots)
Whilst this is held press the eject button to get your code. You need to press it 4 times to get four numbers.
http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=484726
See "Secondary Error Code" section get the code and compare it to the list higher up. Should help you find the problem.
I did everything to my old xbox 360 and it still didn't work so had to get a new one.
It wasnt stealth patched no, this was way before that came into force. It RROD' over a year ago now. Still should work though with a quick fix
My xbox is out of warranty now
Don't worry about warranty cover, just give MS a hard time on the phone if they refuse to repair for free.
The Sale of Goods Act says that products must be of reasonable quality and fit for purpose, and so you have a statutory right to reject the product at any point if that's not the case. Given that they offer 3 years warranty on new boxes, if yours is unmodified and has failed before that then it's basically a valid argument to say it must be substandard. The ultimate test is to take them to court and although I'm not suggesting you push it that far, you can threaten them that you are giving it some thought if they won't help you.
You'll have to be pretty forceful but keep pushing and you will probably succeed in getting a free repair. Layer on all the other arguments like telling all your friends never to buy an Xbox, buying a PS3 to replace it etc. if you have to.
It worked for me when my son's original Xbox360 went RROD 6 months out of 1 year warranty.
(Disclaimer - I'm not a lawyer. This is for information only and does not constitute professional advice!;))
My Elite was stealth patched by me to 1.6. I took the BenQ drive out and put it in the Arcade but it won't recognise any games. I thought you could swap DVD drives in the different models but apparently not. My Arcade one has a Lite-on drive but I can't seem to flash it. Might just send it off.
As a 'flasher' I can tell you each xbox has its own key which marries up the drive and the motherboard, so unless you can spoof the key from your lite on onto your ben q your 360's motherboard will not accept it, if you do want to do your Lite On you will need to get an executer connectivity kit and probe (iirc you can get them from xboxscene.com) or alternatively send it my way and will get it sorted for you
beabert
29-10-09, 05:57 AM
My Elite was stealth patched by me to 1.6. I took the BenQ drive out and put it in the Arcade but it won't recognise any games. I thought you could swap DVD drives in the different models but apparently not. My Arcade one has a Lite-on drive but I can't seem to flash it. Might just send it off.
Yep its possible just inject te correct key. I just updated mine to the latest version too, fifa 10 wouldnt play.
suzsv650
29-10-09, 12:42 PM
yeah you can get the microsoft stickers off ebay mate ... iv sent mine back flashed.
wow! didnt realise you could buy the stickers! Ive been using kits to get rid of the X clamps. If any fil im gona buy the sticker and send the dam thing back FTW
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