Someone set us up the bomb!

Tee Hee Johnson · 7 Oct 2009 at 02:09

Kristoph said:
My 30 month old 360 died last week, 8 day turnaround from sending to receiving.

Had a new console given to me which is 6 days old

I thought that at 1st, but on re-reading the new ticket on the back it says something about 'service date' not date of manufacture!

Kristoph · 7 Oct 2009 at 02:13

craig_kennedy83 said:
I thought that at 1st, but on re-reading the new ticket on the back it says something about 'service date' not date of manufacture!

It says they replaced the console. I guess I'll never know how old it is.

I'm not even sure if it's the falcon model..

Tefal · 7 Oct 2009 at 05:29

mame said:
Yeah it just pops out of the side. Just like I did before I popped in my £39.99 250gb a few months ago. simple why didn't MS think of that ? Oh wait, they did think about it but ....... (£$)

Doesn't back everything up though iirc.

You lose some stuff that is stored internally on the ps3.

Dyson · 7 Oct 2009 at 05:36

mame said:
Yeah it just pops out of the side. Just like I did before I popped in my £39.99 250gb a few months ago. simple why didn't MS think of that ? Oh wait, they did think about it but ....... (£$)

I knew it came out, just thought it needed formatting for the new PS3, unlike the 360.

drunken fool · 7 Oct 2009 at 08:56

mine died with the E74 error last week and was approx 2 years old. It's back with microsoft now and they seem to be repairing it with no issues.

Luckily, i keep a spare 360 for times like these!!!

utajoker · 7 Oct 2009 at 09:17

my first 360 did that, cost £60 but a year later i got a cheque for a refund

robgmun · 7 Oct 2009 at 09:28

cheets64 said:
And get a YLOD and have to pay for it .

Hum, 55% chance of a RROD or a 0.5% chance of YLOD? I think i know where i stand

Tefal · 7 Oct 2009 at 09:31

cheets64 said:
And get a YLOD and have to pay for it

Says the man who bought a new console after a rrod...

Shamikebab · 7 Oct 2009 at 09:36

robgmun said:
Hum, 55% chance of a RROD or a 0.5% chance of YLOD? I think i know where i stand

Seriously what are you even doing in this thread, it has nothing to do with the PS3 so stop trolling :rolleyes:

Wakinglimb · 7 Oct 2009 at 09:44

I had a day off work a little while back and was all set for a day of gaming when I got my 3rd RROD 360, that was my last one. The timing is always a kicker, it's like it knows when you really want to play something.

McManicMan · 7 Oct 2009 at 10:31

couldn't of happened to a nicer person, join the club,

cheets64 · 7 Oct 2009 at 11:15

McManicMan said:
couldn't of happened to a nicer person, join the club,

What a pathetic person you are

ran_out · 7 Oct 2009 at 13:23

cheets64 said:
Internet is not so clear on it, hope its true, my launch 360 died from RROD and never bothered to get it fixed still have it in the loft, 2 360s in 4 years :/

why not just try fixing the old one, i fixed my out of warranty launch one by re-applying thermal paste, removing clamps from the back of the heatsinks and replacing them with some screws and washers and has been working fine for over a year now and took about 30 minutes to do. It doesn't work on all errors but If it's just been sitting there you've got nothing to lose by trying.

cheets64 · 7 Oct 2009 at 13:25

ran_out said:
why not just try fixing the old one, i fixed my out of warranty launch one by re-applying thermal paste, removing clamps from the back of the heatsinks and replacing them with some screws and washers and has been working fine for over a year now and took about 30 minutes to do. It doesn't work on all errors but If it's just been sitting there you've got nothing to lose by trying.

Will give it a go, seen some kits on ebay for a few quid.

ran_out · 7 Oct 2009 at 13:26

yeah thats what I did, got a kit form ebay for a few kit with the screws/washers and hex keys you need to open it up included, came with a guide as well, followed that and it worked fine.

Janesy B · 7 Oct 2009 at 13:32

The fix is NOT permanent. It is in WARRANTY, send it to MS and get them to FIX it for FREE

cheets64 · 7 Oct 2009 at 13:50

Console Repair - 3 Flashing Lights - In Warranty

Total £0.00

Done it online saves a phone call.

Shamikebab · 7 Oct 2009 at 13:51

Janesy B said:
The fix is NOT permanent. It is in WARRANTY, send it to MS and get them to FIX it for FREE

It's out of warranty.

Edit: Or apparently not, it's been more than 3 years since launch hasn't it :confused:

Wait are we talking about the original one or the one in the loft?

Soulja · 7 Oct 2009 at 13:53

I had the same problem. Rang up microsoft and said i had the E74 error, they explained the error is covered for 3 years and had a new console back after a week.

Janesy B · 7 Oct 2009 at 13:54

Shamikebab said:
It's out of warranty.

Edit: Or apparently not, it's been more than 3 years since launch hasn't it

Wait are we talking about the original one or the one in the loft?

The one that has just failed. I'm confuzzled. Anyway he looks like he's doing it properly anyway