mtshark7 Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 (edited) I was helping my friend move last week and I noticed he still had his two broken xbox 360s (both have the RROD). So he didn't want them and said I could have them to use for parts. A few years ago my cousin gave me his xbox 360 with the RROD and I ordered one of those xbox 360 RROD fix it kits. I installed it properly and the thing only worked for a month later before dying completely. I was wondering is there any "Real" way to fix the RROD that is fool proof? Or is it all just a shot in the dark. Because I was gonna try and repair them if it's actually possible. I saw this guide on Llamma's site: http://www.llamma.co...x-clamp_fix.htm It looks like a more permanent fix for but never tried that method before. Any suggestions? Also I'd imagine I could buy all the hardware at a local lowes or home depot....anyone know the size of screw and washers I would need? Thanks! Edited June 6, 2013 by Mark T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+chicgamer Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 We fixed my old Xbox 360 following a guide online (didn't use a kit—just bought the screws, etc., separately). It lasted another couple years with infrequent use. The second time we tried the fix, it didn't work. After doing the towel trick a few times (which provided about a week of being able to use my 360 each time), I finally just replaced it with a slim model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtshark7 Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 hmm...what size screws did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+chicgamer Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Hmm . . . it was so long ago that I don't remember, and I can't find the guide we used online. I did find this, though: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080714214820AA46g9z Here are the screw and washer sizes it lists: Qty - 8 Machine Screw Pan - Phillips 5 x 10mm (DR# - 313) UPC - 030699 801282 Qty - 16 Flat Washer Nylon #10 (DR# - 610) UPC - 030699 869381 Qty - 16 Flat Washer Steel / ZINC Plated 5mm (DR# - 606) UPC - 030699 363087 Hope that helps! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtshark7 Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 Awesome! Thanks Chicgamer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+chicgamer Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 You're welcome! Good luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karyyk Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Similar story in my case. I fixed it... http://karyyk.com/2011/xbox-360-rrod-strikes-me-again/ Unfortunately, it failed after roughly 11 months (with heavy use), and by that point I just said screw it and bought a slim to replace it. I still have it and two other broken units that my brother gave me that I intend to fix, but I just can't find the motivation to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtshark7 Posted June 14, 2013 Author Share Posted June 14, 2013 It seems with the whole red ring of death for Xbox 360 and the yellow light of death for PS3 can only be fixed temporarily. I found a few youtube videos on fixing the RROD: Blowtorch: Full Proper Fix: Another Full Video (In Parts): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gemintronic Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Yeah, even sending the unit back to M$ doesn't help long term (from my personal experience). If there were games I couldn't get anywhere else my solution would be one of those tiny, tiny new models. The Mini XBone if you will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtshark7 Posted June 15, 2013 Author Share Posted June 15, 2013 When are they releasing the new Xbox 360 slim? I Wonder if it's actually gonna be slim as opposed to different body style, haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevEng Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 All RROD fixes - towel trick, heat gunning, x-clamp replacement, reballing - are more or less temporary. But they will last longer if you take drastic steps to reduce the heat inside the unit. Whichever fix you choose, to reduce the heat I'd recommend - replacing the crappy cpu+gpu thermal compound, doing a 12v fan mod (loud) or replacing the stock fan with talismoon whisper fan (quiet), and cutting out the metal mesh at the fan exhaust. Really it would be best to do the mod that adds an external fan blowing right onto the GPU heatsink, but some people don't like the aesthetics of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhd Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 This is the very first time that I have ever seen a blowtorch used to fix electronics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atariboy Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 When are they releasing the new Xbox 360 slim? I'm pretty sure they became available when it was revealed. And a check of a few places seems to show the redesign as being in stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesD Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 I believe the operating temp of the original 360 chips is near the melting point of the solder and the machine doesn't have enough ventilation to compensate. There are only 3 ways I can think of to fix the design. Produce less heat in the first place. Moving to a new die process lowered the operating temps so the newer machine is more reliable but it does nothing for old machines. Replaced the solder with one that melts at a higher temp. If you can figure out how to do this you will be able to create a steady business. Reflow the existing solder and increase ventilation to lower temps in the machine. I think the best bet is to reflow the solder, sell the machine and buy one of the newer models that fix the source of the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walter_J64bit Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 (edited) I might have try this out, I've got an old arcade 360, having that all white 360 up running would be nice! Edited October 8, 2014 by walter_J64bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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