If it goes RRoD instead, unplug the power cable, re-insert it and try again. If you cannot get the console to boot, press down on both the heatsinks with even force and power it on again. If it boots, power it on with only one heatsink pressed upon. If it boots with that particular heatsink pressed on, power the off and keep re-booting until you find the problem corner s on the heatsink that needs tightening.
The idea is to tighten any heatsink corners that aren't tight enough in order to allow a good connection for that processor. So if it boots up normally and you can play a game for at least an hour without it locking up, you've worked your magic and the can be re-assembled!
Now that you've resurrected your console, what can you do to prevent such a travesty from happening again? As you see in the main photo, I attached a small fan from a PCI graphics card onto the CPU heatsink and wired it into the 's fan power supply. With it pushing air through the heatsink or pulling it in if that's your view the air coming out of the exhaust is actually cool!
You have been warned. Since there's no room to easily add a fan to the GPU heatsink, the next best thing you can do is optimize airflow. While the has dual exhaust fans, most of the airflow goes to the CPU heatsink. By adding cardboard to the fan shroud and covering the top of the GPU heatsink as depicted, you can improve airflow even more as you've just devoted a whole fan to it.
And if you really don't like the stock fans in the you can always buy 3rd party replacements. I can't say anything on quality as I haven't used one, but they seem to be quite popular. Thanks to both those sites for all the info that I mixed and matched to create this tutorial. Oh yeah, and a special thanks to Cheerios for providing better airflow than Microsoft could.
Instructables FTW! Professor Jake "Biggs" Turner. Reply 5 months ago. My son had the red ring of death come up on his console last night however now it's gone off the ring around the controller would Not connect just kept circling round happend for aroujd 10 mins And thennow it's working again I'm just trying to tonfind pit if it's kn it's way out or even I feel it can be fixed.
To anyone still experiencing red ring issues please heed this advice. If in doubt and unable to carry out the suggested repair, consult a repair technician who specialises in repairing consoles. Question 2 years ago. I use my old xbox for my kids to watch movies on. Well tonight they put some of their drink in it and it now has the ring on it. I unplugged it and then plugged it back in for a few seconds to get the CD out and no light turned on like it usually would with opening the drive but it let me open and close the drive.
Im wondering if I were to take it apart and clean it could I perhaps be able to save it? Hi I still got the red ring when I put it back together I follewed all your instruction but it still gives me the three lights. Reply 2 years ago. You guys probably know better than I do but my was working fine when it turned off from the TV screen and I saw the red.
I've heard of red ring of death but mine wasn't a ring just one part of the ring was red. So I think that means it was beginning to overheat. Only about a second went before I unplugged it and I'm letting it cool down now. I'm going to turn it on in a few hours to see if it's alright but I'm wondering if it does turn on will it be ok? Was it just telling me with the one part of the ring that it's getting hot or does that mean something's messed up. It was still running the fan and everything when I unplugged it so I think that's a good sign.
What I'm wondering is if it's one ring down does that mean it's that much closer to a full ring the next time? Or does it just mean different things for each amount of parts to ring. Too many questions I'm gonna look up more stuff.
And see how it goes when I turn it on. Reply 3 years ago. One, the ps3 is not the dark side of gaming. It is a blue-ray player, where you can access the internet provided you have wifi for free, and it nearly never has problems.
It's a less expensive version of the xbox. Sorry, but I hate to hear the ps3 vs xbox vs PC turf wars. Two, I find it easier to just send it to a repair shop.
No, not a Microsoft store, just a normal beat around the bush computer store. You don't need to plug it into a TV. Instead, ensure the red LEDs don't light up. If you still see red LEDs with a green light on the power source, have the console repaired or buy a new one. If the console needs repair, remove any accessories or external hard drives.
This helps you pick up where you left off on a new Xbox if your original console can't be repaired. This means the cable connecting the Xbox to the television isn't working properly. Shut down the console and unplug the cable completely from both the television and Xbox. Wait a few minutes, and reconnect the two devices. If the cable still doesn't work properly, replacements can be found online or at any store that sells video games and video game accessories.
Not all models have this port, so check first before going to the store. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Use precise geolocation data. Select personalised content. Create a personalised content profile. Measure ad performance. Select basic ads. Create a personalised ads profile. Select personalised ads. Apply market research to generate audience insights.
Measure content performance. Develop and improve products. Early fixes for this suggested gamers wrap their Xbox in a towel to overheat the system and cause the BGA to soften enough to reconnect the processors to the motherboard. This towel method is a fire hazard, and extremely dangerous. However, the principle - using heat to reconnect the CPU and GPU to the motherboard - is sound as an alternative to buying a replacement or paying for expensive repairs, which is where the X-clamp fix comes in.
Here, we make modifications to the Xbox case to accommodate a repair kit that can be purchased cheaply. The kit essentially replaces the X-clamp, a piece of metal attached to the motherboard below the CPU and GPU ostensibly to ensure that they're both firmly connected.
It doesn't, hence the Red Ring of Death. This is basically a collection eight 12mm screws, and metal and plastic washers that are intended to replace the X-clamps on the CPU and GPU.
These clamps connect the heat sinks to the motherboard, but they don't offer a tight enough connection. The eight screws and the washers make a better job of things. Advisable too is a special tool for taking your Xbox apart, and this can be picked up online or in electronic project stores.
Hardware wise, you'll require a power drill with a suitable bit, in order to widen the holes in your Xbox 's internal case for the heavy duty clamp. You can use a drill bit to widen the hole and then sand down any uneven areas around the hole with a Dremel-style tool.
While slightly lifting the front edge of the bottom vent, use the tip of a spudger to push the clips closest to the front of the bottom vent towards the inside of the console.
Use the tip of your spudger to release the clips on the bottom vent nearest the back of the Xbox. Insert the flat edge of a spudger between the faceplate and the outer casing near the power button. Run your spudger along the edge of the faceplate to release the clips securing it to the front of the console. You may also accomplish this task by using the edge of the Xbox opening tool, but it may scratch the plastic case.
Alternatively, you can use your hands to carefully pull the faceplate away from the Xbox. Repeat the same motions as previously mentioned to release the left side of the faceplate. The top vent is secured to the console via clips. The first two clips are located underneath the top vent closest to the faceplate, as shown in the pictures.
Insert the flat end of a spudger into the small gaps previously mentioned to release the clips. You may also use the long finger of an Xbox opening tool to accomplish this task. In the next few steps, you will use the tip of a spudger or the finger of an Xbox opening tool to release the clips along the left and right sides of the top vent.
While slightly lifting the front edge of the top vent, use the tip of a spudger to push the clips closest to the center of the top vent towards the inside of the console. Use the tip of your spudger to release the clip on the top vent nearest the back of the Xbox's upper case.
The last clip is hidden underneath the rubber foot nearest the back of the console. Use the tip of your spudger to release the clip on the top vent nearest the back of the Xbox.
The upper and lower cases are attached via several latches, located in the front and back of the console. These latches must be disengaged to separate the upper case from the console. Insert the flat end of a spudger and pry upwards to release the last remaining latch located above the eject button. Slightly lift the front portion of the lower case to ensure that the latches in the front have been completely released.
The upper and lower cases are held together by seven release latches located on the back of the console. While pressing down on the tool, push the lower and upper cases apart to separate the retaining clips. While pushing the upper and lower cases apart, use the tip of a spudger or the finger of an Xbox opening tool to push the long clip highlighted in red toward the center of the The clip should release, leaving the clips near the power connector as the only thing holding the upper and lower cases together.
Press the Xbox opening tool down into the two remaining clips near the power connector. Grasp the back portion of the lower case and lift it upwards to separate it from the console. Be careful not to excessively bend the lower case near the power plug, as it can crack easily. Use the tip of a spudger to release the clip securing the eject button to the metal casing. Remove the six silver 64 mm T10 Torx screws securing the upper case to the metal casing.
Slightly lift the optical drive upwards to gain clearance to disconnect the SATA and power connectors located on the backside of the optical drive. Don't try to completely remove the optical drive just yet. Two cables still connect it to the motherboard. Grab the power connector by its cables and pull it straight out of its socket on the optical drive. Disconnect the SATA data connector from its socket on the optical drive by pulling it straight away. Insert the flat end of a spudger into the small rectangular opening on the top of the cooling fan duct.
Carefully release the fan duct retaining clip and remove the fan duct from the Xbox. The clip can alternatively be released using the metal finger of an Xbox opening tool. While lifting the metal chassis strip above the dual fans, pull the fans toward the center of the motherboard.
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