Need new 360 :(

TheMagicPirate · 24 Jul 2009 at 13:45

By little brothers 360 gave an E74 error about a month back, so while his was off getting repaired I lent him mine.

When I got it back it came with graphics corruption shown here

Its worst in that picture, normally it is only a few models on screen that have corruption on them.

......

Actually ignore that, now its not even loading up and I'm getting an E74 error

My new question is can I fix this at home or do I need a new console? Its out of warranty both 1 and 3 year and its also been opened when my CD tray was getting jammed.

drusus · 24 Jul 2009 at 13:47

What so you lent him something working and he gave you it back broken? I think he should give you his newly repaired 360

TheMagicPirate · 24 Jul 2009 at 13:49

drusus said:
What so you lent him something working and he gave you it back broken? I think he should give you his newly repaired 360

That was my first thought. I loved my xbox, it had served me well over the years

Streeteh · 24 Jul 2009 at 13:49

E74 is covered by the 3 year warranty, give Microsoft a ring, they usually still replace consoles if they fail due to one of the 3 year faults even if it's out of warranty.

[EDIT] Whoops missed the bit about the CD tray. Plenty of people here have many methods of fixing them so hopefully you'll get a reply. But tbh, graphics corruption to me sounds like a buggered GPU so you might be screwed :/

maxilive · 24 Jul 2009 at 13:55

Try the towel trick? Not sure if that works with E74 error, but worth a try. You will probably need to get a new one sooner or later though

I think a few people still buy the broken ones for spares and repairs though so it might help you get some money towards a new one.

wannabedamned · 24 Jul 2009 at 13:59

Oven trick is a better solution than the towel trick, But depends on if you're willing to give it a go, As it means stripping down the whole system

TheMagicPirate · 24 Jul 2009 at 14:12

It seems once its cooled down it works again. Albeit I assume with the same graphics corruption.

Would it be wrong to trade it in for a newer 360 with an HDMI port?

EDIT: never mind, she is truly dead.

Looks like I'll be splashing out next month on a new one

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Zensuji · 24 Jul 2009 at 14:25

wannabedamned said:
Oven trick is a better solution than the towel trick, But depends on if you're willing to give it a go, As it means stripping down the whole system

disagree just throw it in complete on gas mark 9. and go down the pub.

Johno please? · 25 Jul 2009 at 10:55

I have a freshly refuburbed one for sale if your interested.

Speaking of selling, did members market go kaput, or do I just need some kind of "skillz" to see the forum?

atpbx · 25 Jul 2009 at 11:13

I bought a repaired Xbox 360 off of the auction site, 2 years ago now, and its been more reliable than either of the 2 I got from microsoft.

If I could remember the shop I bought it from, I'd send you the link, as I personally wouldn't give Microsoft anymore of my money.

TheMagicPirate · 25 Jul 2009 at 15:08

To be honest I think I'm going to buy a new one next month. I quite fancy the idea of HDMI and a cooler and quieter console since its home in my TV unit isn't as ideal as it should be.