RROD Kit?

[AHarvey]

depends on what you read and where you read it tbh as I've read both explanations, i've also tried several different types of xclamp fixes including putting on modified xclamps.

 

[Kreeeee]

It's pretty much set in stone that board flex due to torsion clamps is the reason behind it.

 

[steelwolf]

Ive also heard both reasons, seems that sometimes when you apply the new clamp you still need to heat up the board to get the solder moving.

 

[Kreeeee]

the clamp replacement doesn't fix the damage already done. It's why I apply the screws instead of the clamp the day a 360 goes out of warranty. It completely prevents the issue from occurring in the first place, but won't always stop a recurrence if you don't fix the damage as even an oven reflow doesn't always reflow the solder properly.

 

[DreXeL]

It's actually a combination of both factors, the board flexes due to the heat cycles and torsion load from the x-clamps, and the lead-free solder used on the BGA is less forgiving of this flexing than traditional solder, it's more susceptible to developing micro-cracks with the flex.

As for how long the 'fix' lasts, it's down to luck as much as anything. You never know how damaged it is, you may be lucky and have it still working 12+ months down the line, but you may find it only lasts a matter of days. I've done hundreds of the things, and I'd say maybe 20% have the fault re-occur.

 

[ShakenNstirred]

You'll end up buying a new xbox eventually so might as well do it sooner rather than later.

do people read all the post on here
he said in the first post he has a new one
he wants to see if he can repair the old one to give his sister..

mine 4 years old in 2 months
i fitted the screw mod years ago as a precaution
all fine with it so far

 

[steelwolf]

To be fair, its worth it to squeeze the life out of it. mine was the first batch of xboxs released (back when you had to que for ages and they were all sold out) and it only got to the point where i couldnt be bothered fixing it again at the beginning of the year.

 

[TranceCommunity]

Just make sure you dont tighten the nuts too much. Youll kill the 360 if you do

Other than that its handy enough to do

 

[Kreeeee]

It's actually a combination of both factors

Well, yes. Without the torsion clamps though either type of solder would be fine as the 360 gets nowhere near the temperatures needed (210-220C) to melt the solder on a flat board.

 

[Lakeland]

So would it be a good idea to fit this kit before anything goes wrong? I've had my xbox for about 4+ years now and it's still working like new, probably because it's only seen about 15 hours use and has never been on for longer than an hour! I'd sell it but for the price they sell it's cheaper than a DVD player

 

[Kreeeee]

Definitely.

 

[Lakeland]

Definitely.

Cheers Any chance you could recommend an item number from the bay?