Broken/Problematic Xbox 360? READ THIS!

jjufon · 03-10-2008, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by pappylap

Dont worry jjufon....M$ extended everyones warranty to 3 years last summer for RROD problems.......your avatat is from one of my favorite Bugs Bunny episodes by the way............Duh.....nope...nope...no....no...no ...nope...nope...nope

thanks! mine too! "my momma done told me to bring home some dinner" Duh..

UPS picked up my 360 last thurs and today it shows shipped to customer! i live about 30 miles from the repair center here in the Dallas area. this would be the fastest warranty turn around i've every had on any product!!

again, thanks for this thread!

KEEBS1984 · 03-12-2008, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jjufon

thanks! mine too! "my momma done told me to bring home some dinner" Duh..

UPS picked up my 360 last thurs and today it shows shipped to customer! i live about 30 miles from the repair center here in the Dallas area. this would be the fastest warranty turn around i've every had on any product!!

again, thanks for this thread!

Glad to help!

jjufon · 03-12-2008, 10:16 PM

i got my 360 back today.
don't know if this is standard or not but they included a one month gold membership. i'm very pleased with MS and their service.
Love my 360!!

Ampalamp · 03-25-2008, 01:01 AM

Didn't happen for me lol

gameguru1360 · 04-07-2008, 06:19 PM

any of you guys with heat problems try other cooling mods besides the ill fated Nyko intercooler??

I'm currently using the Intec Glo stand and found out that the 9v AC adapter that it comes with can be switched with a 12v since the fans support 12v. Instead of being forced to prop up my xbox360 console, I just laid it to rest on styrofoam supports:

I took off the grille just like another user had done because the grille restricts the air flow, so now I've got a steady and stronger fresh air stream going into my xbox360 and using the consoles interior fans to exhaust the hot air. So far I've had this 2nd console for about a year and no freezing!

**kamspy** · 04-07-2008, 06:30 PM

That's a great mod/idea Guru, but don't you think it's a bit much to have to do all that when you're already paying $400 for the system?

gameguru1360 · 04-08-2008, 10:23 AM

not really. It pays for itself. It keeps me from shelling out another $400!!

msusig1855 · 04-08-2008, 01:10 PM

What could be the problem where my 360 drive won't open sometimes...I have to jiggle it to be able to get it open and place a game in it?? any suggestions? I bought my 360 Nov 2006. Still have the receipt and the original box.

Thanks in advance

**kamspy** · 04-08-2008, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by msusig1855

What could be the problem where my 360 drive won't open sometimes...I have to jiggle it to be able to get it open and place a game in it?? any suggestions? I bought my 360 Nov 2006. Still have the receipt and the original box.

Thanks in advance

I had the same problem when I had mine standing up. Maybe improper mounting?

The only fix I could come up with was laying it down. Is it a premium or a core? Mine was a core, and every replacement they sent me had the same problem. Maybe it's just the core models.

Iain1974 · 04-08-2008, 06:45 PM

When our 360 had the Red Ring of Death it took 3 calls and over a month for Microsoft to send out the shipping container and about a week door to door to get it back fixed from Dallas (120 miles). Great service.

Does anyone know if there's a way of adjusting the screen orientation (like on the Nintendo GameCube). I realize it's the TV's problem, not the 360's. I need to shift the picture 2-3 inches to the right.

msusig1855 · 04-09-2008, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by kamspy

I had the same problem when I had mine standing up. Maybe improper mounting?

The only fix I could come up with was laying it down. Is it a premium or a core? Mine was a core, and every replacement they sent me had the same problem. Maybe it's just the core models.

It's the Premium system. Here is a pick. I don't have the room to lay it down though. As long as it doesn't get worse I really don't mind it. I really only play Halo 3 anyways so I rarely have to open it in the first place. Thanks for the help Kampsy!!

eck979 · 04-09-2008, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msusig1855

What could be the problem where my 360 drive won't open sometimes...I have to jiggle it to be able to get it open and place a game in it?? any suggestions? I bought my 360 Nov 2006. Still have the receipt and the original box.

Thanks in advance

I have the same problem, doesn't happen often. I have mine laying down. If it happens I just use my finger nail onthe drive tray between the eject button and tray and push it to the right/pull it a tiny bit and it opens... Never really bothered w/ it beyond that.

msusig1855 · 06-05-2008, 10:57 PM

Anyone ever have like blue pixels all over your screen when playing a game on the 360?? i was playing the scene it game with some friends and little blue specks were everywhere..is this like a precursor to the RROD???

KEEBS1984 · 06-18-2008, 03:24 PM

Sounds like a GPU problem... how often does it occur?

msusig1855 · 06-23-2008, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by KEEBS1984

Sounds like a GPU problem... how often does it occur?

It happens ever so often. Although when it does happen it doesn't seem to go away. Then I'll play a game like the very next day and it's fine. I hasn't ever started while playing a game for a while..only as soon as I put the game in.

03-12-2008, 10:16 PM	#18
jjufon CMMS Junkie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Frisco Tx Posts: 968	i got my 360 back today. don't know if this is standard or not but they included a one month gold membership. i'm very pleased with MS and their service. Love my 360!! __________________ JJufon

04-07-2008, 06:19 PM	#20
gameguru1360 High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 625	any of you guys with heat problems try other cooling mods besides the ill fated Nyko intercooler?? I'm currently using the Intec Glo stand and found out that the 9v AC adapter that it comes with can be switched with a 12v since the fans support 12v. Instead of being forced to prop up my xbox360 console, I just laid it to rest on styrofoam supports: I took off the grille just like another user had done because the grille restricts the air flow, so now I've got a steady and stronger fresh air stream going into my xbox360 and using the consoles interior fans to exhaust the hot air. So far I've had this 2nd console for about a year and no freezing! __________________ "What I really need is a woman who loves me for my money but doesn't understand math."

04-08-2008, 10:23 AM	#22
gameguru1360 High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 625	not really. It pays for itself. It keeps me from shelling out another $400!! __________________ "What I really need is a woman who loves me for my money but doesn't understand math."

04-08-2008, 01:10 PM	#23
msusig1855 In Hoc Signo Vinces Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Murray, Ky Posts: 176	What could be the problem where my 360 drive won't open sometimes...I have to jiggle it to be able to get it open and place a game in it?? any suggestions? I bought my 360 Nov 2006. Still have the receipt and the original box. Thanks in advance __________________ In Hoc, -Chandler Living Room Setup Samsung LN52A650 Dish ViP622 HD DVR Pioneer VSX-515 Receiver KLH Speakers Xbox360 - 19 games Sony PS3 - 4 Toshiba HD-A3 - 60 Bedroom HDTV - JVC LT-40X667

06-05-2008, 10:57 PM	#28
msusig1855 In Hoc Signo Vinces Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Murray, Ky Posts: 176	Anyone ever have like blue pixels all over your screen when playing a game on the 360?? i was playing the scene it game with some friends and little blue specks were everywhere..is this like a precursor to the RROD??? __________________ In Hoc, -Chandler Living Room Setup Samsung LN52A650 Dish ViP622 HD DVR Pioneer VSX-515 Receiver KLH Speakers Xbox360 - 19 games Sony PS3 - 4 Toshiba HD-A3 - 60 Bedroom HDTV - JVC LT-40X667

03-25-2008, 01:01 AM	#19
Ampalamp My plasma is High Def. Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 7	Didn't happen for me lol

04-07-2008, 06:30 PM	#21
kamspy Esteban Moderatoro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cincinnati,OH Good Posts: 12 Posts: 13,057	That's a great mod/idea Guru, but don't you think it's a bit much to have to do all that when you're already paying $400 for the system?

04-08-2008, 06:45 PM	#25
Iain1974 High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 313	When our 360 had the Red Ring of Death it took 3 calls and over a month for Microsoft to send out the shipping container and about a week door to door to get it back fixed from Dallas (120 miles). Great service. Does anyone know if there's a way of adjusting the screen orientation (like on the Nintendo GameCube). I realize it's the TV's problem, not the 360's. I need to shift the picture 2-3 inches to the right.

06-18-2008, 03:24 PM	#29
KEEBS1984 Loves me some Blu-rays :) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 2,261	Sounds like a GPU problem... how often does it occur?

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