1 year, 11 Months...

Kreeeee · 27 Oct 2008 at 12:55

Nismo said:
I fixed it by replacing the X-Clamp. The extra pressure was enough to do it, didn't need overheating.

However, now I want it to break again (have reverted back to the original fittings) but it's not having it - yet

What was hard about fixing it then?

The only issue I ever had was putting the crap torsion clamps back on if I wanted to revert the mod, is that what you're referring to?

Durzel · 27 Oct 2008 at 12:57

Doonhamer said:
I feel such a freak!

My 360 died last week but I never thought to post a new thread with pictures in the op like everybody else seems to do.

Well it's so commonplace that you'd be forgiven for not beating a dead horse with it.

Nismo · 27 Oct 2008 at 13:09

Kreeeee said:
What was hard about fixing it then?

The only issue I ever had was putting the crap torsion clamps back on if I wanted to revert the mod, is that what you're referring to?

Oh yeah, nothing hard about the process physically, complete doddle.

Getting a now working 360 to RROD again though (i.e. go back to the state it was in when I received it) is proving tricky. My fix, however temporary, is proving too good

Jonnycoupe · 27 Oct 2008 at 13:27

Streeteh said:
I have noticed this too, i got a message from a friend who got a RROD as soon as he bought fable 2, he hadn't played his 360 for a while. My theory is because the days are getting colder the temperature change between off and under load will be far greater which will put more stress on the components due to expansion and contraction.

To be fair the cooling air entering the console has dropped by the same amount so the temperature difference between on and off should be similar regardless of ambient air temps.

Raikiri · 27 Oct 2008 at 13:34

steveo said:
lol wtf how do you guys break them so much am still on my original from 2 year ago

As was I, until a day ago...

Alpherah · 27 Oct 2008 at 14:46

Lucky *******! : (

My launch 360 died 2 days ago with GPU Failure (Screen went green .. then gone, no output at all) .. no red rings, no error messages.. just no output.

Gonna cost me £60 to get it repaired or buy a new one =( Freaking sucks, why cant i get a common fault?

Kreeeee · 27 Oct 2008 at 16:08

Nismo said:
Oh yeah, nothing hard about the process physically, complete doddle.

Getting a now working 360 to RROD again though (i.e. go back to the state it was in when I received it) is proving tricky. My fix, however temporary, is proving too good

Ah I get you now!

Just give it to dannyjo

Doonhamer · 27 Oct 2008 at 16:41

Alpherah said:
Lucky ******! : (

My launch 360 died 2 days ago with GPU Failure (Screen went green .. then gone, no output at all) .. no red rings, no error messages.. just no output.

Gonna cost me £60 to get it repaired or buy a new one =( Freaking sucks, why cant i get a common fault?

I had the exact same thing. Was lucky that I had 10 days of my warranty left :eek:

dannyjo22 · 27 Oct 2008 at 16:45

Alpherah said:
Lucky *&$%^&

My launch 360 died 2 days ago with GPU Failure (Screen went green .. then gone, no output at all) .. no red rings, no error messages.. just no output.

Gonna cost me £60 to get it repaired or buy a new one =( Freaking sucks, why cant i get a common fault?

Thats would cost me nothing to get repaired, because I would lie and tell them I had 3 reds. I would send it off and it would be repaired and replaced for free. If they asked, which they won't i'd lie and say it had 3 reds when I sent it off and why are you trying to con me again after selling me a dud.

Kreeeee said:
Just give it to dannyjo

I should be on heroes as a character with the extraordinary powers of borking 360's.

WatchTower · 27 Oct 2008 at 16:56

you get 3 years warrenty for the three red lights. Online it feels like most people get E 74.

Raikiri · 27 Oct 2008 at 17:55

Alpherah said:
Lucky *******! : (

My launch 360 died 2 days ago with GPU Failure (Screen went green .. then gone, no output at all) .. no red rings, no error messages.. just no output.

Gonna cost me £60 to get it repaired or buy a new one =( Freaking sucks, why cant i get a common fault?

Just say it had 3 lights, use my picture if you like to prove it

They're not likely to argue, considering the massive amount that it happens.

orderoftheflame · 27 Oct 2008 at 18:35

If you say it has had the RRoD, they probably won't query you.

Atomic · 27 Oct 2008 at 19:08

Yeah, this happened to me after playing a air combat demo for an hour on my Xbox around May time.

I now own a PS3. Although I do miss playing Halo 3 for some reason even though it was average single player.

Wingz · 28 Oct 2008 at 11:46

i seen a few guides on the clamp, some use 1 washer underneath the board because with 2 it will hit the metal casing but a lot use 2 washers what do you guys recommend?

Nismo · 28 Oct 2008 at 13:30

Wingz said:
i seen a few guides on the clamp, some use 1 washer underneath the board because with 2 it will hit the metal casing but a lot use 2 washers what do you guys recommend?

1 spring washer on the underside, 1 metal and 1 nylon on the chip side (although in truth, providing they are the right size it doesn't really matter).

Alpherah · 28 Oct 2008 at 20:08

Raikiri said:
Just say it had 3 lights, use my picture if you like to prove it

They're not likely to argue, considering the massive amount that it happens.

Might give it a go! lol

delk · 29 Oct 2008 at 00:00

Anyone got a clue how long they're taking to get them back atm?

WatchTower · 29 Oct 2008 at 00:18

delk said:
Anyone got a clue how long they're taking to get them back atm?

When I sent my 360 away t be repaired it took about nine days. Fantastic, speedy service I thought.

cpatain-chaos · 29 Oct 2008 at 13:28

My son's after one for chrimbo and I'm so keen to get him one but really hate the idea of a major pressie failing, I do appreciate it's an ongoing and long running issue. has anyone any idea if time is a factor i.e you'll get 6-12 months before it's likely to go belly up or is it merely pot luck as it seems ?

orderoftheflame · 29 Oct 2008 at 13:45

cpatain-chaos said:
My son's after one for chrimbo and I'm so keen to get him one but really hate the idea of a major pressie failing, I do appreciate it's an ongoing and long running issue. has anyone any idea if time is a factor i.e you'll get 6-12 months before it's likely to go belly up or is it merely pot luck as it seems ?

It seems to be better in newer consoles, but still ouccurs.

My launch console went after about 2 years, and then again 11 months on.

The repair and replacement coverage is pretty good, so I wouldn't let this influence your decision. I'm sure your son will enjoy it as a gift as much with this known issue as he would if it didn't occur.

Buy it, and enjoy it until it goes, then get it repaired, and continue enjoying it.