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RROD what should I do? - Plumbking - 09-13-2010
Just got back from camping with the Boy Scouts and my daughter informs me that the Xbox is red. Sorry honey we can't play guitar hero now daddy needs a nap.
After some research the red ring of death can be repaired by better securing the heat sinks.
I would love the new Xbox 360 as it's quieter.
Halo Reach comes out on Tuesday. Halo is the only reason I bought the Xbox. I've grown to love it. I have a lot invested in it, games, controllers, HD's, my rep.
Has anyone successfully repaired the RROD?
If I come home on Tuesday with a new game and a new Xbox my wife will, well let's just say it won't be pretty.
Re: RROD what should I do? - JoeH - 09-13-2010
Isn't MS still repairing Xbox's with the RROD for free under a repair extension? They never did get it completely right on the first model.
Re: RROD what should I do? - Plumbking - 09-13-2010
MSFT extended the warranty by 3 years. Mine expired last February.
Re: RROD what should I do? - volcs0 - 09-13-2010
I fixed one with new heatsinks and by following some online directions - I spent quite a bit of time doing this.
The repair lasted about 3 days, then the RROD returned.
We ended up getting a new XBox.
Re: RROD what should I do? - Plumbking - 09-13-2010
Recent conversation:
wife: can you fix it?
me: maybe.
wife: I guess we need a new one. we can't live with out it.
me: (perplexed look trying to discern if she was sarcastic or not)
wife: they're like $400.
me: oh no they're not that much.
me: (putting halo reach and new xbox 360s on will call at Microcenter)
Re: RROD what should I do? - Paul F. - 09-13-2010
Bright Side:
If you attempt repair, and fail, it may take the "edge" off buying a new one. Maybe.
If you attempt repair, and suceed, even temporarily, you have bought more time to squirrel away cash for the new one. Even if it requires a real squirrel!
Re: RROD what should I do? - Paul F. - 09-13-2010
Never Mind then :-)
Re: RROD what should I do? - Plumbking - 09-13-2010
I voted for new :wink:
Re: RROD what should I do? - wolfcry911 - 09-13-2010
I successfully repaired my nephews 360, making me the most favorite uncle
Nine months and counting. I just purchased a kit similar to this:http://cgi.ebay.com/XBOX-360-Fix-Red-Lights-Repair-Kit-RROD-Arctic-Silver-/250476592328?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item3a51917cc8
Re: RROD what should I do? - M A V I C - 09-13-2010
Edit: NM, not sure if I'm supposed to post that publicly. YGPM.