The Mayor of Fed Ex Field Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Does anyone know an easy solution to the RROD? Not including towels or pennies? I have unplugged everything, plugged it back in, and still has it. Ive seen some guys on Craigslist say they can fix it for $40. Is that my only option, or does anyone here know something Google or I do not? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Dave Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Oh man that sucks!!! Wish I had some help for you. I guess you can always send it in to MS to get fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Win4us Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Wish i could help but my kids went through 2 Xbox's in 2 and 1/2 years. Finally decided to go with a PS3 and haven't looked back. Good luck all the same though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afkidd Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Wish i could help but my kids went through 2 Xbox's in 2 and 1/2 years. Finally decided to go with a PS3 and haven't looked back. Good luck all the same though. same sitch, but with ps3. no easy fix for rrod without towel. my friends dad fixes them but i would just run it with a wet towel then trade it in for a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runs with Scissors Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Had it with the PS3,send it away to have it fixed.It was still under the 3 year walmart extended warrenty. Worked for a few weeks then went dead again. Had to get a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 the red-ring of death, I believe, is caused by the CPU or GPU separating from the motherboard as a result of the system getting too hot and flexing. The towel trick works because it reflows the solder to fix the connection, but then you're back to where you started and it can happen again. I believe a more permanent solution has to do with the X Clamps. I think this may help: http://xboxdiy.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Harris Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 microsoft wants $99.00to fix it, but when they do, they give you (i think) a 3 year warranty. (maybe 1 year not totally sure) if you bought it less than 3 years ago, rrod is warrantied. if not, if you're very firm w/ customer service, you may get it fixed for free (i did). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTViper Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Microsoft fixed mine for free. They had it back to me in less than 6 days. No problems after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM72 Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Once you get the infamous "red ring", you might as well get a new system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I did the penny trick. It worked for a week or two, but then I had to keep doing it. Not worth it. Went and picked up a 250 gig smaller one, and i love it. Much quieter and smaller too. Goodluck bro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
War Paint Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Wow, seems like everyone I know has had issues with their Xbox. I think I will go the PS3 route if I ever decide to get another console system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skins_fan1982 Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I think I will go the PS3 route if I ever decide to get another console system. How old was your 360? I've been told by several people on here and on forums that the RROD problem was fixed like 3 years ago.... LOL I hope somebody quotes me and gives me a hard time, cuz I'm only posting in here to ruffle some feathers. It's all jokes of course, but there are some Type A's out there LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfWashington Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Wow, seems like everyone I know has had issues with their Xbox. I think I will go the PS3 route if I ever decide to get another console system.They were practically designed to fail.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_360_technical_problems If you bought it recently, you might still have it under warranty. Otherwise, you're pretty much screwed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
War Paint Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 How old was your 360? I've been told by several people on here and on forums that the RROD problem was fixed like 3 years ago.... LOLI hope somebody quotes me and gives me a hard time, cuz I'm only posting in here to ruffle some feathers. It's all jokes of course, but there are some Type A's out there LOL I don't own an Xbox 360. I have just about every console made, except for an Xbox 360, PS3, and Wii. After PS2, I got more into PC games. My cousin and a friend's Xbox 360 died on them. My cousin was telling me about his friend's Xbox 360 dying too. From what I've heard, it was a major issue. It's one of the reasons why I didn't purchase the latest console generation. That's a ton of cash to spend on something that could break in a year or two. I've never had any problems with my older consoles. My PS2 still works. My old NES from the 80's still works. Heck, my Atari 2600, which I gave to my cousin, still works lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTViper Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Once you get the infamous "red ring", you might as well get a new system. Everyone please listen to this guy. He is wise beyond his years. I'll dispose of your old system for you at no charge, because I'm a nice guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
War Paint Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Everyone please listen to this guy. He is wise beyond his years.I'll dispose of your old system for you at no charge, because I'm a nice guy. Are you saying that you know how to fix them? Did I decipher your coded message correctly lol? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTViper Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Are you saying that you know how to fix them? Did I decipher your coded message correctly lol? There is no way I could fix them and sell them on craigslist for profit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mayor of Fed Ex Field Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 Thanks for the info. I will try to be nice to Microsoft, its an older unit, and it was given to me to satisfy part of a debt, so I wouldnt be able to prove ownership or a purchase date. Some guy fixes them in Falls Church, for $40, and if he cant fix it , for an additional $20, and the broken unit, he will swap you out with a refurbished console. Ill try that, all I play is Madden, so I would hate to drop any $ on a new one, so a used one would suffice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenaa Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 There are videos on YouTube on how to fix it. I didn't review any of them. The main issue is a flaw in the GPU. It heats and flexes causing it to lift. You can fix it down with some cross bars IIRC. This issue has long since been fixed in newer models of the XBox. If you have an older unit, make sure you do not have it in an enclosed entertainment center where heat can build up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I just want to say that today (started yesterday, actually) my laptop pretty much had the same problem as the RROD, where the solder joints on the GPU come up and it screws up the machine. I could boot only into terminal and even that was graphically screwed up. I took the machine apart, stuck the motherboard in the oven (which is where the GPU resides on this machine) to reflow the solder, and put it back together. Its back in working condition. Needless to say, I'm quite happy with myself right about now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedr01 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 The X-Clamps fix actually works well, but you have to wait for the parts and be pretty good at working on a motherboard. There is one major step in the X-Clamps fix you could try that's pretty simple, and has worked in the past for me with red rings for a quick fix. If you open the xbox, unplug the fan, let it run for 5 minutes the lights will change from 3 to 2 red rings. Power it off, plug in the fan, and power it back on, worked on several systems, but like the towel trick was temporary and went back to 3RROD in about 2 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.T.real,lights,out Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Thanks for the info. I will try to be nice to Microsoft, its an older unit, and it was given to me to satisfy part of a debt, so I wouldnt be able to prove ownership or a purchase date.Some guy fixes them in Falls Church, for $40, and if he cant fix it , for an additional $20, and the broken unit, he will swap you out with a refurbished console. Ill try that, all I play is Madden, so I would hate to drop any $ on a new one, so a used one would suffice. They should fix it for free. They should be able to look up the serial code on the back of the system. If you friend bought it within 2-3 years of the original release date then they shoul fix it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIXX99 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I would try the "towel trick" to get it running again, put in some flash drives to get any important save data and then go out and get the $199 4GB Xbox console. Stores like Target frequently run the Xbox with gift card promotions so you get a little bit off on the price of it and you don't have to worry about the RROD any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mayor of Fed Ex Field Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 I am playing in a tournament, so I needed to replace it ASAP. I bought the black one, the 4GB, it was listed for $199.99, I got it for half off, as I sold the Manager at Best Buy a Tahoe a few years back. He threw in a COD3 Controller and pretty nice HDMI cord. I upgraded the hard drive with a 1 Terabyte external drive, and supposedly this thing can hold all types of stuff, and is better than any XBOX 360 hard drive. The Madden Lab is back up and running. ASSA21N aka Maly, you owe me a rematch man! Thank you again for all the advice, I knew some members here would be able to help, and did. I do have a XBOX for sale now. Old. Red Rings of Death. Aftermarket cooling fan, two controllers, wireless adapter, and a $50 something head set. Make me an offer! ---------- Post added January-23rd-2012 at 11:02 PM ---------- Is there anyway to attach this old 250GB Hard Drive to the new one? Just to transfer some things? ---------- Post added January-23rd-2012 at 11:02 PM ---------- Is there anyway to attach this old 250GB Hard Drive to the new one? Just to transfer some things? ---------- Post added January-23rd-2012 at 11:06 PM ---------- Is there anyway to attach this old hard drive to the new type of XBOX? To transfer files? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reic Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 I am playing in a tournament, so I needed to replace it ASAP. I bought the black one, the 4GB, it was listed for $199.99, I got it for half off, as I sold the Manager at Best Buy a Tahoe a few years back. He threw in a COD3 Controller and pretty nice HDMI cord.I upgraded the hard drive with a 1 Terabyte external drive, and supposedly this thing can hold all types of stuff, and is better than any XBOX 360 hard drive. The Madden Lab is back up and running. ASSA21N aka Maly, you owe me a rematch man! Thank you again for all the advice, I knew some members here would be able to help, and did. I do have a XBOX for sale now. Old. Red Rings of Death. Aftermarket cooling fan, two controllers, wireless adapter, and a $50 something head set. Make me an offer! ---------- Post added January-23rd-2012 at 11:02 PM ---------- Is there anyway to attach this old 250GB Hard Drive to the new one? Just to transfer some things? ---------- Post added January-23rd-2012 at 11:02 PM ---------- Is there anyway to attach this old 250GB Hard Drive to the new one? Just to transfer some things? Mayor, if you get the hard drive transfer kit you can transfer your old hd stuff to the new one. I did it with mine when I bought my new black 360. Its like 20 bucks at gamestop, all I did was bought it, used it, took it back and got my 20 bucks back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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