I think any error code from 0074 (screen erorr shows up) till 010x should be fixable...

hallelujah!
hallelujah!
hallelujah!
hallelujah!

finally my 360 is back from the dead! i'm going out now so no time to do the stress test. later tonite will do it.

thanks alot to bro Virgil will all the advise and guidance, otherwise i'm sure lost on how to do it. look for him if you need fix on 3ROD.

again, YES!!!

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Added on April 30, 2007, 5:30 pmbtw, error code 0102. fixed using without drill method.

This post has been edited by xxboxx: Apr 30 2007, 05:30 PM

Good job reviving your console! I am glad to be of service

This post has been edited by -= Virgil =-: Apr 30 2007, 07:13 PM

hah...i just got mine back today from Virgil too...if only i had a hat id lift it off to him also didnt use the drill method
great price, and and really friendly
i got back the X-clamps from him and i must admit..im friggin surpised at how bent that piece of metal is

This post has been edited by MightySmiter: Apr 30 2007, 07:21 PM

masterchief...enuff..enuff..bu if u can give their gamertag....its a bonus for me already....

Bro,

You can add me to the list.

Error 1012, replaced the xclamp with the standard stuff.

A big thanks to Jaylike for providing the place and part no for the screws and washer. That saves me a lot of trip to the hardware store.

The whole process is pretty simple like everyone said. There's tons of detailed guides on xbox-scene to guide you through the whole procedure.

I noticed that my xclamp's a bit off center... maybe that's why it's causing it to 3ROD? That shuriken thingy seriously looks like a stupid idea to hold the whole thing together. Maybe they're trying to save a bit of money on the screws and washers?

One question guys, after replacing the xclamp via lawdawg0931's method (non-drill), is it still safe to put it in vertical position since the CPU and GPU's section is not screwed to the metal case anymore? Mine's always in the horizontal mode, so I guess that's a non issue to me.

updated...thanx for the graw2 MP...next time...i promise it wont be that long...

This post has been edited by silencer: Apr 30 2007, 08:49 PM

just wondering,

those of you who've had the fix, is your 360 still working?

anyone have their console go back being 3ROD? or is this a 100% solution?

All of them r still working and forever WILL...or else..someone will find the cure too....

Can't say for sure but I guess this nails down the most popular issue most people are having with the 360, which is the xclamp. It causes the motherboard to flex around the GPU and Processors area.

However, just bear in mind that this is not the ONLY hardware problem with the 360.

Verced,how's ur console? Still got probz...

my 360 so far so good... dont wanna back being 3rod again!

tanx for all the replies ppl

i'd like your opinion on my situation

should i send back my console to Bernard@Gamers Solution to claim warranty, since there's about 5 months left (and possibly wait for god-knows-how-long)

or just get it fixed by tot31 or all you other professionals?

I've tested it with the ultimate stress test, GRAW2 session with silen5er, rayrossi, tonmy for around 9 hours straight. And I turned it on way before that to download some stuff from the marketplace.

The Xbox seems cooler too. Maybe it's caused by the thermal paste. The put like a gunk of it on the gpu and it's everywhere. Took me forever to clean it up.

So I guess it's working all right now. Let's just hope it stays that way.

if its under warranty..ask bernard nicely..how long will it takes and if there is any additional charges...then only make up your mind...as this fix will take less than an hour and if you DIY, will cost u less than RM10....

hmmm tough question here... why dont you try pm bro leenaz. ask for his opinion because his 360 also sent back for warranty at bernard's shop.

Oh yeah, just to add. Mine's less than 3 months old, not used that much, but a lot of looooooooooooong gaming hours. Then it died.

IMO, the warranty is pretty much non existent around here. It's either you go down to SG yourself (call them, they'll prepare it in 10 working days [2 weeks] : RM 160++) or you let them send it in for you (1.5 months ++ : RM 250++). If you go down yourself, you won't loose your saved games. If you send it in, they will need the whole package.

If you decided to fix it, cost is around 30++ (if you include the tools and the thermal paste), but you can kiss your warranty bye bye.

It's all up to you. Decisions decisions.

My name's Verced, and I'm a warranty voider. Hi guys!

This post has been edited by verced: Apr 30 2007, 09:13 PM

My one is a different case, wireless conked out. o_o
Not even 2 months old. I don't think the XClamp can solve it, lol.
Goodbye, 2 ori games

Muchas muchas gracias to all the replies again

and special thanks to verced for the PM.

I think [1.5 months + rm250] compared to [1 hour + rm100(Depending on what you guys charge)] is a much easier decision now.

but i'm just wondering if there's any importance left to the M$ warranty

for you i think you need to send back to SG

your warranty only left 5 months... so for me i would not consider much on warranty issue. unless you still got remaining 10months of warranty then it's a different story.