xbox 360

[saltynuts]

hello all.
does any one have the back play disc for the xbox360
i would like to get it but its back ordered. And i am not good with computers,
cause i can,t get it to burn.
so could anyone help me out!
have the disc
or could burn it fo me.

[digital-audiophile]

Do you have an xbox live account? That is the best way to update the drivers for the backwards compatability. If not I can burn you a disk and drop it in the mail?

[scub steve]

nerd nerd nerd lol

[Reef_Geek]

hmm... here's a convenient thread for my issue.

As many of you xbox gamers know... RROD stands for red ring of death.

I had this fixed by a small electronics shop off Yonge & Eglington when I was living in Toronto for an internship about 4 years ago. They also modified my cooling fan so my xbox sounds like a hair dryer but keeps it cool throughout hours of continuous gaming.

Well... RROD has re-appeared in the middle of my Madden NFL AFC championship. (it was an epic comeback game too) This is the 3 light RROD, which I believe needs reflow also.

I see repair places in Calgary on kijiji for xbox repairs, anyone used someone in particular and was happy with it?

[lastlight]

Might as well just get a new unit. They're pretty reasonable, thinner, way quieter and from what I've heard don't suffer from RROD like the old ones.

[reeferfulton]

After mutliple repairs ( many myself and some by microsoft) and 4 xbox's I have gone through..

There is no repair ..
At this stage in the game your can pick up one brand new that is no longer suceptable to the original RROD issues ..

grab one of the 129 dollar specials you see at future shop ..
Then enjoy your somewhat quiter xbox .

[Reef_Geek]

Are you sure there's no repairs? It was repaired before and I got another 4 years out of it.

I don't really want to buy a new one for a few reasons.
1) cost to fix as advertised on some ads on kijiji is $40. I had this fixed in Toronto for about $60 4 years ago. No issues. Brand new unit is $199.99
2) video gaming consoles have historically followed a 5-6 year product life cycle before the next platform is released and the old one discontinued. I think 360 is in its 7th year.

Good thoughts and suggestions.

I'm just looking to squeeze another 6 to 12 months out of it... I would think the next generation will come out this Christmas or the next.

Release Histories

November 17, 2006 (PlayStation 3)
October 26, 2000 (PlayStation 2)
September 9, 1995 (PlayStation)

November 16, 2005 (Xbox 360)
November 15, 2001 (Xbox)

November 19, 2006 (Wii)
November 18, 2001 (GameCube)
September 29, 1996 (Nintendo 64)

[reeferfulton]

I would aggree the next gen will be released likely within a year .

I am also very surprised you got 4 years out of a repair .
I mean this RROD issue was insane .

Both of my repaired xbox 360's from microsoft lasted just under a year.
The one i attempted to repair myself ( modified cooling . backing motherboard in oven ) lasted the same .

If it was me and money was tight .. take that 50 your would spend on a repair ..sell a couple of your old games add another 30 bucks to it and buy a used one .

I just sold a complete ELITE for 70 in town here . Ive seen the 4gb models on sale for 149 recently .

[lastlight]

yeah used newer model is totally the way to go good call.

[lockrookie]

Early on in my Xbox addiction I had the rrod had to send it away cow warranty. 6 months later it happened again and I had to send it away again my wife forced me to buy a second Xbox to stop my wining so I had two which was Connie isn't cause the wife enjoyed trying to kill me on gta4. Recently I purchased the new version and love it and sent one downstairs to the daycare the kids love the kinect so now I have 3 running and it's great I can play the daycare kids (kid friendly games) and found it was cheaper to get the family pa k than individual memberships. If you can get ahold of the new console it would be highly recommended. I also use the headset for my phones Bluetooth I can switch from game to a call without missing a best lol

Yes I'm a chronic have the ps3 as well but rarely use it

[Madreefer]

Wrap up your Xbox with a bunch of towels or blankets.
Turn it on and let it over heat.
After a while it will get hot and shut itself off
Wait for it to cool down.

Fixed!!!

I've done it myself and know of alot of others who have done the same. It might take a couple of tries but it does work. You've got nothing to lose in trying. Google it if you dont believe me.

Was also told you can put a toothpick in the fan to get it to overheat as well.

[lockrookie]

I thought you where kidding so I googled and dang ppl do this lol

[reeferfulton]

i did this too ,
first i did that , which worked for a while , then again . worked for a while longer .

eventually It didnt work ..

I then took it apart , put the motherborad in the oven put it on broil. ANd let the bugger smoke . damn near . I could smell plastic in the house lol ..

cooled it off , plugged it in .. Worked for 3 months , and sold it for 2o bucks to a friend ..

\

[lockrookie]

Wow that's commitment lol

[Reef_Geek]

Wrap up your Xbox with a bunch of towels or blankets.
Turn it on and let it over heat.
After a while it will get hot and shut itself off
Wait for it to cool down.

Fixed!!!

I've done it myself and know of alot of others who have done the same. It might take a couple of tries but it does work. You've got nothing to lose in trying. Google it if you dont believe me.

Was also told you can put a toothpick in the fan to get it to overheat as well.

I might try this yet if I can't find a good repair place... As I understand it... RROD is an overheating problem. The unit heats up and some soldering inside melted apart causing a loss of connection. The solution is apparently quite simple... they call it 'reflowing' the solder on the chips, but they basically melt where ever the loss of connectivity and re-solder it back together. So instead of diagnosing where the bad soldering is... purposely overheating the unit does a general melt and hopes the soldering settles correctly.

Wow that's commitment lol

Yes! If I toss my unit, I am so doing that. (when wife is not home)

[lockrookie]

Now I might look for one for sale with the rrod and try this lol

[Reef_Geek]

Wrap up your Xbox with a bunch of towels or blankets.
Turn it on and let it over heat.
After a while it will get hot and shut itself off
Wait for it to cool down.

Fixed!!!

I've done it myself and know of alot of others who have done the same. It might take a couple of tries but it does work. You've got nothing to lose in trying. Google it if you dont believe me.

Was also told you can put a toothpick in the fan to get it to overheat as well.

I was all set to call up one of these repair places... but thought I'd try this towel trick first. Finally just got around to trying it. It's working again. Let's see how long it lasts. Thanks for the tip.