Revived=96 3ROD Again=16 R3RODR=10
Reballing-5

Finally ...it's a version 2... the Old version 1 can be accessed through this link >>> http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=ST&f...0#entry11179448

As a thread starter..its my RESPONSIBILITY to educate all of xbox-ers...that sending to SG for warranty claims..is THE ONLY option for the problem of 3Rod.....as I have experienced my self the unreliability of xclamp replacement method .....

AND

If your x360 is out of warranty, I personally recommend to send your machine for permanent fixing solution of your machine to :

tech2 (Ivan Yap),
SUNGAI WANG PLAZA ,LOT T-094 , 3RD FLOOR
MAIL: tech-two@hotmail.com
HANDPHONE:012-3118648
(as stated in his specialist repair thread>>> http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/727355 )

Identified FIXABLE Error Code for 3ROD: -
0020,0074- 010x,

1) tot31 - x-clamp replacement method (code "idonbother2know"-fixed himself-14 April)
2) judge the - xclamp replacement method (code 0020-fixed by tot31 & metalgrindsolid-15 April)

3) cyclon - xclamp replacement method (code 0020-fixed by tot31-18 April)
4) halflife - xclamp replacement method (code 0102-fixed by tot31-20 April)
5) elvin828 - reheating process & xclamp replacement method (code 0020-fixed by tot31-21 April)
6) gp02 - xclamp replacement method (code 0020-fixed by tot31-22 April)
7) sauying - xclamp replacement method (code ??? - Batu Pahat PPL )-
8) vivaldi - x-clamp replacement method (code E74-fixed by Virgil-24 April)
9) alkt - x-clamp replacement method (code ???-fixed by jaylike7-25 April)
10)jaylike7- x-clamp replacement method (code ???-fixed himself-25 April)
11)Hitman190 - xclamp replacement method (code ???-fixed by tot31-26 April)-
12)DjiNn - x-clamp replacement method (code 0102-fixed himself-26 April)
13)ghostdevice - x-clamp replacement method (code ???-fixed by jaylike7-26 April)

14)MightySmiter - x-clamp replacement method (code E74-fixed by Virgil-28 April)
15)zc_squash - x-clamp replacement method (code 0020-fixed by Virgil-28 April)
16)DjiNn - x-clamp replacement method (code 0102-fixed himself-29 April)
17)DjiNn - x-clamp replacement method (code 0102-fixed himself-29 April)
18)xxboxx - x-clamp replacement method (code 0102-fixed himself-29 April)
19)Verced - x-clamp replacement method (code 0102-fixed himself-xx April)
20)DjiNn - x-clamp replacement method (code 0102-fixed himself-2 May)
21)DjiNn - x-clamp replacement method (code 0102-fixed himself-2 May)
22)DjiNn - x-clamp replacement method (code 0102-fixed himself-2 May)
23)shumaky - x-clamp replacement method (code 0102-fixed by Virgil-3 May)
24)Vondrake - x-clamp replacement method (code 0110-fixed by Virgil-7 May)
25)chinsc - x-clamp replacement method (code 0020-fixed by Virgil-8 May)
26)silencer - x-clamp replacement method (code 0102-fixed by Virgil-11 May)

27)XP750 - x-clamp replacement method (code 0102-fixed by Virgil-12 May)

28)lexiP - x-clamp replacement method (code 0102-fixed by Virgil-18 May)
29)grandhiz - x-clamp replacement method (code 0020-fixed by Virgil-19 May)
30)welwitchia - x-clamp replacement method (code 0102-fixed by DjiNn-19 May)

31)devilfedora81 - xclamp replacement method (code ???-fixed by tot31-21 May)
32)Luqman - x-clamp replacement method (code 0102-fixed by Virgil-25 May)
33)grandhiz - x-clamp replacement method (code 0102-fixed by xxboxx&Virgil-27 May)
34)kyap - x-clamp replacement method (code 0102-fixed by Virgil-27 May)
35)RESuperG - x-clamp replacement method (code 0020-fixed by Virgil-28 May)
36)aironiq - xclamp replacement method (code ???-fixed by tot31-02 June)
37)Taman Linkin - xclamp replacement method (code 0102-fixed by tot31-10 June)

38)MK84 - xclamp replacement method (code ????-fixed by tot31-10 June)
39)arj - xclamp replacement method (code E74-fixed by tot31-11 June)

40)Gurdian - x-clamp replacement method (code 0102 -> 0020 -fixed himself-8 June)
41)madmoz - x-clamp replacement method (code 0102-fixed by DJinn-15 June)
42)tailesley - x-clamp replacement method (code 0020-fixed by Virgil-27 June)
43)hezda - x-clamp replacement method (code 0020-fixed by Virgil-03 July)

44)keantan - x-clamp replacement method (code 0102-fixed by DJinn-08 July)
45)fenix - x-clamp replacement method (code 0102-fixed by Virgil-09 July)
46)tailgunner - x-clamp replacement method (code E74-fixed by Virgil-11 July)

47)jijobest - x-clamp replacement method (code 0102-fixed by Virgil-11 July)
48)3AAA- x-clamp replacement method (code 0102-fixed by Virgil-11 July)
49)Genosyde - x-clamp replacement method (code 0102-fixed by DJinn-18 July)
50)shanda104862 - x-clamp replacement method (code ????-fixed by DJinn-22 July)
51)skidd- x-clamp replacement method (code ????-fixed by Virgil-26 July)
52)rezalida-xclamp replacement method (by tot31-March)

53)edoras81- x-clamp replacement method (code ????-fixed by DJinn and tot31 (fan mode)-14 August)

54)Tanakwagu_noh-x-clamp replacement method (code ????-fixed by tot31-19 August)
55) izaman- Post x-clamp fix with FAN modding by Rezalida (Sept 03)-R3RODR
56)skincladalien - x-clamp replacement method (code ????-fixed by DJinn - 05 Sept)

57)shamrock - Post x-clamp fix with FAN modding by Rezalida (Sept 17)
58)leenaz - Post x-clamp fix with FAN modding by Rezalida (Sept 17)
59)ferricide- x-clamp replacement method (code 0102-fixed by gheyson-21 Sept)
60)MarauderzMy- x-clamp replacement method (code ???-fixed by MarauderxMY and yoroi-23 Sept)
61)yoroi- x-clamp replacement method (code ???-fixed by MarauderxMY and yoroi-23 Sept)
62)Quiksilve-Post x-clamp fix with FAN modding by Rezalida (Sept 26)
63)siewkeat- x-clamp replacement method (code 0020-fixed by Virgil-29 Sept)
64)PanGuinda- x-clamp replacement method (code 0102-fixed by chincs-Sept)
65)KoYuKii- x-clamp replacement method (code 0102-fixed by chincs-02 Oct)
66)Haoyuan- x-clamp replacement method (code 0102-fixed by chincs-Oct)
67)pelvin - X-clamp fix with FAN modding by Rezalida (Oct 06)
68)drgadget- x-clamp replacement method (code 0102-fixed by chincs-08 Oct)
69)reez07- x-clamp replacement method (code 0102-fixed by Gurdian-17 Oct)
70)"gameshop"- x-clamp replacement method (code 0102-fixed by Virgil-24 Oct)
71)Jaysquare - X-clamp fix with FAN modding by Rezalida (Oct 30)
72)Stevenlys - X-clamp fix with FAN modding by Rezalida (Oct 30)
73)Shamrwk's fren - X-clamp fix with FAN modding by Rezalida (Oct 30)
74)MK84 - X-clamp fix by Rezalida (Nov 4)
75)fericide - X-clamp fix with FAN modding by Rezalida (Nov 4)
76)AXLbigboss - X-clamp fix with FAN modding by Rezalida (Nov 9)
77)Lester - X-clamp fix with FAN modding by Rezalida (Nov 9)
78)Virgil- x-clamp replacement method (code E74-fixed by Virgil-17 Dec)
79)shumaky- post x-clamp replacement method (code 00102-fixed by Virgil-18 Dec)
80)SweetTooth x-clamp replacement method (code 0020-fixed by Virgil-18 dec)
81)redbull_y2k- x-clamp replacement method (code 0020-fixed by redbull_y2k Dec)
82)ICDeadPeople - X-clamp fix with FAN modding by ICDeadPeople (Dec 2007)
83)nerd- x-clamp replacement method (code ???-fixed by Virgil-21 Jan 2008)
84)yhanlee- x-clamp replacement method (code ???-fixed by Virgil-3 Feb 2008)
85)absebraham- x-clamp replacement method (code ???-fixed by Virgil-6 Feb 2008)
86)Reix- x-clamp replacement method (code ???-fixed by DJinn-16 Feb 2008)
87)andykow x-clamp replacement method (code 0020-fixed by Virgil-4 march 2008)
88)ben3003- x-clamp replacement method (code ???-fixed by tot31-9 Apr 2008)

89)aiyish- x-clamp replacement method (code ???-fixed by virgil-11 Apr 2008)
90)daidzz- x-clamp replacement method (code ???-fixed by virgil-12 Apr 2008)
91)lightonokira x-clamp replacement method (code ???-fixed himself-15 Apr 2008)
92)Zephro- x-clamp replacement method (code 0102-fixed by virgil-07 May 2008)
93)izaman x-clamp replacement and box-togel method (code ???-fixed himself-07 May 2008)
94)blackhard- x-clamp replacement method (code 0102-fixed by virgil-01 May 2008)

95)DaedLock- x-clamp replacement method (code ???-fixed it himself-13 Aug 2008)
96)abulolah- x-clamp replacement method (code ???-fixed by Bernard-11 Sept 2008)

GPU Reballing Fix Method by tech2:-
(For Unrevived and Dead x360)

1. In53cUr3- Elite x360 (June 28, 2008)
-Totally 3ROD at last-R.I.P. on 31 Jul,2008
2. gbsaint - 11 July, 2008
3. brot - 12 July 2008
4. MmxZero - 11 july 2008
5. cleave - 30 july 2008
6.xtrm_cdr - 19 Aug 2008
7. blacktrix - 23 Aug 2008
8.bedhouin - 29 Aug 2008

Anyone....?

A) Service Charges for xclamp replacement method - Rezalida & tot31 & =Virgil=
- 1) RM100 for the method that doesn't need to drill the case and cutting off GPU heatsink's fin.
-2) RM180 for the second method which needs the case to be drilled and the GPU heatsink fins to be cut out which require more time and extra work to do.

Location: -
Rezalida - Cheras - RetiRed...
=Virgil= - Kelana Jaya
DjiNn - Cineleisure
tot31 - Setapak

B) FAN MODDING for POST X-CLAMP (3 ROD Again)
Pls PM Rezalida or tot31 or =Virgil=


New Kid in the Block > tailgunner (Pahang area) - succesful fixed 22set 3ROD (0102,0020,0110,E74)
Chincs-(Kuching Area) - fixing 10 set

Or ElSe..WhY NoT FiXeD iT YouRSelF...... PM -=Virgil=- or jaylike7 or DJiNn for the walkthrough

R3RODR=Revived-3ROD-Revived Again

Revived=87 3ROD Again=13 R3RODR=9
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How to find your error code:

The specific type of hardware failure can be determined by a "hidden" error code
. Turn the xbox 360 on, and wait till the 3 red lights are flashing.
. Press and hold the sync up button (the small white one), while holding that button press the eject button.
. The LEDs will now blink the first number in the code (as described below).
. Release the eject button and press it again.
. The LEDs will now blink the second number of the code.
. Release the eject button and press it again.
. The LEDs will now blink the third number of the code.
. Release the eject button and press it again.
. The LEDs will now blink the forth number of the code.
. Release the eject button and press it again.
. The LEDs will go back to the 3 red flashing lights.
You should be able to determine the difference between the 3 flashing lights and the error code lights by the rate in which they flash.

Here is how you interpret the LEDs to get the code number:
. All four lights flashing - 0
. One light flashing - 1
. Two Lights flashing - 2
. Three lights flashing - 3
0001 power supply problem
0002 power supply problem
0003 (not yet known)
...
0010 over heating
0011 over heating - If you are recieving this error after dissassembling your console make sure to all 8 of the heatsync screws are tightened securely to the board/heatsink holes.
0012 over heating
0013 over heating
...
0020 (Not yet known, possibly overheating)
0021 DVD Drive Time out - Can be caused by problems with a firmware flash. This is also speculated to sometime be caused by a problem with the southbridge chipset on the motherboard.
0022 GPU Error / GPU Overheating
...
0101 (not yet known)
0102 unknown error - literally means the console does not know what is wrong. possibly a short or cold solder joint somewhere. So far there is 1 major theory for what causes most of these errors is that the Ram, CPU, or GPU are not soldered properly to the mother board This can be solved by re-Heating the chips DO NOT attempt this if your console is still under warranty. If your console is still under warranty return it to the store where it was purchased or call MS to have it replaced.
...
0110 Memory Error / Memory Overheating - see solution for error 0102
...
1003 Hard Drive Error... It could be a problem with the Hard Drive itself or a problem with the internal connection to the hard drive, Try removing the hard drive and playing without it
...
1010 Hard Drive Error, Can be caused buy a currupt or missing Eprom.
...
1013 (not yet known)
...
1020 (not yet known)
...
1022 AV cable error... There is a problem with the AV cable, try using a different AV cable. (could also be a problem with the encoder chip)
...
1030 (not yet known)

mine is fixed

caused by burnt PSU haha

but am quite wary about the reliability of a 3rd party one..

Wow..dude..how could that happened....electricity surge???

By the way..any difference using the third party PSU????

Your answer would definitely help others whose facing the similar problems..thnx

nope, there was some sort of 'heat wave' two weeks back, my room was directly facing the sun without any blinds, windows and doors were closed, so the thing just sort of overheated to death. only played it for 15 minutes before I went out, and when I came back, it was already dead. the 'heat wave' wiped out my computer's graphics card as well.

no difference, just that it seems to run hotter than usual. am considering a PSU mod soon.

Fixed my 3ROD box last week, by xclamp replacement method and NOS job . I also added an extra fan on the cpu heatsink to blow the hot air into the shroud.

Doesn't the towel method work for you guys? My manager has had his box for more than 2 years now and he swears by the towel wrapping thing.

my xbox died becoz of magic towel overheat.

Hey bro mind changing my 0110 error to UNREPAIRABLE?

can go dashboard. just cant use GPU...
and then after pissing it off for awhile it become 3rod again... 0110 again..

so now elite...

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/323256/+400

this is what happen when u hand it to KL shop from S.G

woohoo gave up with my 360 already, after the 3rd time 3rod, 1 day apart mind you....then straight go buy ps3 from bernard, and you know what at his shop there are 19 360's and only one ps3 that has been sent for repair. the one ps3 problem is lens reading prob which is easier to fix in my opinion compared to 3rod (from change fan, to x-clamp replacement to NOS MOD-yet still the same). RIP MY DEAR 360

had it fixed before....or first time fixing....thnx

another unit revived by Rezalida.

my xbox kena 3rod also .omg....
just 2 weeks din play, then try to play again.arghhhhhhhhh

T_T


nonononono

Dude, ur xbox which model? premium with hdmi or old premium? curious cos just bought new hdmi premium, non-falcon.

Darn it, error 0102 again. I'm beginning to lose hope in the X360.
Virgil, UGPM.

^ Mine's been dead for the 3rd time.. the situation is pretty dire. I have little hopes of it being revived. Its all in the hands of Djinn... Djinn if u're reading this, please try u'r very best ok so that i can finish Bioshock.

yes boss~

I do my best boss!

those got 3rod mostly using which type of x360

But xbox games looks so much better than ps3 compared head to head, like call of duty 4 and also assassin's creed.

hello all. looks like my xbox has joined this club

Xenons Model And Zephyr Models.

at the moment now my place haven't recieve any returns from the Zephyr Ver 2 and Falcon YET

Wow in that case, can be consider Falcon is reliable?

seems like 3-rod "mating" season is back in business...as usual..rezalid....heard that u had fixed 1 x360...is rezalid dropping his retirement plan?????

been saying all the time, you cannot tell does the Falcon really reliable. You have to put them as there is always a risk for the xbox 360 to get 3ROD.

yes. Reports said they are happening .. but not as much as the old models.



think rezalid is very busy at the moment, but he does said he already stop for fixing any 3 ROD. unless he got free time.

called him last 2 weeks... true he's committed to his full time job and if if not mistaken he got some jobs in JB like that so he really got no time lah. also, his place now still got 5 more 360 need to be fix

unless i become his apprentice lah

^ Judge, u'rs is dead too?

Yeah bro really satisfied with Rezalida for tuning my xbox 360, haih sounds too bad he is busy, so judge faster be his apprentice hehe

What's the difference between the zephyr and zephyr version 2 models? New cooler design? Or what else? Does the new hdmi premiums use the zephyr 2 boards?

is rm250 for x-clamp replacement mod + fan mod a reasonable price?

alifbata_abc, I also would like to know the difference between zephyr ver 2 and the older one. I'm now playing my xbox wf fear. once i knw somebody wf zephyr ver 2 got 3rod, I'll modify my xbox immediately (like adding fan, xclamp or water cooler).

Zephyr Version 2 has an extra heatsink for the GPU.

The New HDMI Premiums has two models. Zephyr Ver 2 and Falcon only.

So bossman Djinn any elites that got roded yet??

IC, no wonder my new premium doesn't get as hot as my old one, got extra heatsink edi.

mine is having intermittent 3RODs, and is now surviving on towel tricks. i wonder how long will it last...

gah. may send it for repair soon.

Towel trick?!
Are you waiting for the exchange date from M$ SG?
Or you are not planning to go change it from M$ and try to fix the problem via the towel trick.
If your intention is the latter one, then i think you are in for a big mistake.

virgil just informed me that my 360 cannot survived anymore due to serious problem (2nd 3 rod). luckily someone want to buy my dvd drive.so i can pay virgil for workmanship but have to find another 1.5k to buy a new one.abis gaji aku.... hello FALCON...

mine's out of warranty.. let's just keep it at that

Struck by 3rod error code 0020 on 7 Jan 2008

Fixed myself using X-clamp. manage to revived.

my xbox same with 3 rod but not 3 ring of death. no video signal only and now working fixed it with my new method

fitter x-clamp.. can be adjustable hehehe..

Any problem so far with Falcon set, whether 3ROD, 1ROD or ANA failure, anyone?

Mine so far so good.

Mine still intermittent 3ROL 0102. When I get the 3ROL, I just leave it on, heat up the unit for like 5-10mins, then reboot.. walla, can play again. So far so good, it work all the time since last week. Playing and watching DiVX for 3-5hrs straight and no issues.

does falcon got 3rod?

mine not falcon,but soon

this is an interesting solution for 360 overheating. change casing!
http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/01/10/li...ox_360_owners/1

Nice casing, I wonder is it available in malaysia?

Anybody considering this? Sounds promising or just an advertising gimic?



Whisper Max achieves its unparalleled cooling achievements due to the following key factors:

*Nitro Mode - In the flick of a switch, the Whisper Max fan can run with up to 240% more power. Without a doubt, all users will experience very significant cooling using the Nitro mode. This mode is ideal for long gaming sessions. Moreover, those who wish to have a quieter experience for watching a movie or conducting other less intensive tasks can just switch back to the original mode. This will provide more than adequate cooling and greater noise reduction.

*Quality - The Whisper Max is a ball bearing fan providing a quieter and longer life. This construction provides advantages over sleeve bearing based fans which can potentially wear out sooner and become noisier as they age.

*Lighting - Not only will the Xbox 360 become physically much cooler with the Whisper Max, but will actually aesthetically look very cool too. When the Whisper Max installed, the user can select between blue, green or red lights or opt not to select any at all. Moreover, if all the mentioned colours are a bit too common, users could in future use just about any other LED including white, UV, orange or anything which captures their imagination.

Essentially, the Whisper Max is a direct replacement fan for the Xbox 360 which offers far superior (refer to internal CPU, GPU test graph) and reliable cooling with a touch of aesthetic class. The whole package includes everything you need (even includes 2 small heatsinks to help lower the overall temperature) and is fully compatible with the original Xbox 360 and Xbox 360 Elite.

The Whisper Max is available to buy at a price of $24.99 from Whisper or Talismoon

yup it work but becareful that ana chip start to bend.

really agree.that is what happened to mine.when first time got 0102, wait for several minutes, restart and play for about 1 month.after that 0102 coming again,and now RIP.the chip already bent.cannot do anything

Sorry if this is old, but I hope this helps since some people still don't know yet.




Three red lights on the Xbox 360 indicator, representing "general hardware failure", known by gamers as the infamous "Red Ring of Death.

The Nyko Intercooler has also been reported to have caused a general hardware failure in a number of consoles, as well as scorching of the power AC input. Microsoft stated that the peripheral drains too much power from the console and can cause the faults to occur, and stated that consoles fitted with the peripheral will have their warranty null and void. Furthermore, it has been stated that plugging the power cord to a surge protector further drains power from the processor and is otherwise unneccessary as the power converter has its own surge protector.

On July 5, 2007, the Vice-President of Microsoft's Interactive Entertainment Business division published an open letter recognizing the problem and announcing a 3 year warranty expansion for every Xbox 360 console that experiences the general hardware failure indicated by the three flashing red lights on the console. [10] There is also another sign of the hardware failure, one flashing red light. Error code E 74.

When a Microsoft Xbox 360 console experiences a "general hardware failure", three flashing red lights appear on the front of the console, known by gamers as the infamous "Red Ring of Death". Supposedly, when this problem started arising in early 2006, 30% to 33% of all Xbox 360s were experiencing the fault.

credit: Wikipedia, Microsoft. http://www.xbox.com/support

Yup ... old news liao