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xbox 360 fan mod
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28. May 2013 @ 19:25 |
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hello everyone. im new to the xbox world an i ws just wondering if you guys can help me out.
i just got a xbox which had [b]RROD[b] i was able to get to work but now my problem is that it keeps overheating. i want to do a fan mod with external power supply, ive done endless hours of research and came up short. If you guys would be able to lend a nubbie a hand, it would be much appreciated and stir me in the right way.
Thank you,
Xboxnubbie
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peluynati
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29. May 2013 @ 07:57 |
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google 12v fan mode all you really have to do is put on wire in, the fans should run fast enough to keep it going if that is the problem!
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29. May 2013 @ 17:45 |
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Originally posted by peluynati:
google 12v fan mode all you really have to do is put on wire in, the fans should run fast enough to keep it going if that is the problem!
Are you talking about the 12v fan mod for stock fans. If so I've tried that and it didn't help. Xbox still over heats
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peluynati
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30. May 2013 @ 07:56 |
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are you sure overheating is the problem? sounds like something else, if you put screws in they may not be tight enough, or if you did a reflow maybe it didnt flow correctly!
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30. May 2013 @ 08:22 |
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Originally posted by peluynati:
are you sure overheating is the problem? sounds like something else, if you put screws in they may not be tight enough, or if you did a reflow maybe it didnt flow correctly!
Well now that has me thinking. When I turn the Xbox within 10-15 mins I turn it off. Then turnn it on again and I would get the 3 rl
~ Xboxnubbie
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peluynati
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30. May 2013 @ 08:51 |
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yeah if you put good thermal paste, then i would say you have a cracked solder joint, when it heats up it expands making you lose contact, when it cools off its allowing connection again!
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30. May 2013 @ 19:48 |
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Originally posted by peluynati:
yeah if you put good thermal paste, then i would say you have a cracked solder joint, when it heats up it expands making you lose contact, when it cools off its allowing connection again!
i bought a $3 thermal paste; silver based. i made sure the heatsinks were secure. Should i try the x-clamp fix.? If i have a cracked solder joint, how would i be able to fix that.
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peluynati
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30. May 2013 @ 21:22 |
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xclamp fix will keep it going for a while as long as its the gpu causing the problem! could be ram or hana
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30. May 2013 @ 21:28 |
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Okay well i will try it out and see what happens. i will let you know the results
~ Xboxnubbie
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31. May 2013 @ 04:43 |
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Might also be too much/too less thermal paste.
Xbox 360: Slim untouched with a faked 320 GB harddrive for XBL, phat with LT 3.0, played Halo early, so going on live would be an instand ban, also with a faked 320 GB harddrive
PS3: Untouched 160 GB Slim, 60 GB Fat with latest Rogero and 160 GB internal harddrive.
PSVita: hardly ever play it
GameCube: Black with a Viper chip installed. With gameboy player. Trying to get a Wavebird controller.
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31. May 2013 @ 20:50 |
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Okay well ill make sure i use the right amount of paste.
~ Xboxnubbie
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5. June 2013 @ 17:24 |
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Originally posted by Xboxnubbie:
Okay well ill make sure i use the right amount of paste.
Originally posted by Eisherz:
Might also be too much/too less thermal paste.
im back. so i install the x-clamp fix i bought on amazon but nnow i how RROD again, idk how to fix it now. i need serious help.please.
~ Xboxnubbie
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6. June 2013 @ 03:53 |
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Originally posted by Xboxnubbie:
Originally posted by Xboxnubbie:
Okay well ill make sure i use the right amount of paste.
Originally posted by Eisherz:
Might also be too much/too less thermal paste.
im back. so i install the x-clamp fix i bought on amazon but nnow i how RROD again, idk how to fix it now. i need serious help.please.
And that is why I don't recommend the x-clamp fix, I bet the screws are too tight.
Xbox 360: Slim untouched with a faked 320 GB harddrive for XBL, phat with LT 3.0, played Halo early, so going on live would be an instand ban, also with a faked 320 GB harddrive
PS3: Untouched 160 GB Slim, 60 GB Fat with latest Rogero and 160 GB internal harddrive.
PSVita: hardly ever play it
GameCube: Black with a Viper chip installed. With gameboy player. Trying to get a Wavebird controller.
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6. June 2013 @ 13:54 |
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Originally posted by Xboxnubbie:
Originally posted by Xboxnubbie:
Okay well ill make sure i use the right amount of paste.
Originally posted by Eisherz:
Might also be too much/too less thermal paste.
im back. so i install the x-clamp fix i bought on amazon but nnow i how RROD again, idk how to fix it now. i need serious help.please.
i will try it again after i losen them up a bit
~ Xboxnubbie
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6. June 2013 @ 18:24 |
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save your troubles and get another box,some are not even worth repairing
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6. June 2013 @ 18:28 |
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Originally posted by infam0us:
save your troubles and get another box,some are not even worth repairing
Especially because it might have been killed off for good by the XClamp fix.
Xbox 360: Slim untouched with a faked 320 GB harddrive for XBL, phat with LT 3.0, played Halo early, so going on live would be an instand ban, also with a faked 320 GB harddrive
PS3: Untouched 160 GB Slim, 60 GB Fat with latest Rogero and 160 GB internal harddrive.
PSVita: hardly ever play it
GameCube: Black with a Viper chip installed. With gameboy player. Trying to get a Wavebird controller.
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7. June 2013 @ 18:09 |
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Originally posted by Eisherz:
Originally posted by infam0us:
save your troubles and get another box,some are not even worth repairing
Especially because it might have been killed off for good by the XClamp fix.
yeah so loosing the screws didnt do snot. so i think im just gonna give
~ Xboxnubbie
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peluynati
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7. June 2013 @ 18:48 |
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it may help to know what error code you have, that would at least tell which part is bad!
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8. June 2013 @ 10:15 |
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how would i figure out the error code and i put the xbox in the freezer and took it a couple hours later. it work had it running for like 5-7 mins turn it off nd got RROD again.
~ Xboxnubbie
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8. June 2013 @ 15:05 |
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Originally posted by Xboxnubbie:
how would i figure out the error code and i put the xbox in the freezer and took it a couple hours later. it work had it running for like 5-7 mins turn it off nd got RROD again.
You can do the opposite, put the mainboard in the oven at 250 Celsius for 10 minutes, I managed to fix 3 out of 5 boxes that way.
Xbox 360: Slim untouched with a faked 320 GB harddrive for XBL, phat with LT 3.0, played Halo early, so going on live would be an instand ban, also with a faked 320 GB harddrive
PS3: Untouched 160 GB Slim, 60 GB Fat with latest Rogero and 160 GB internal harddrive.
PSVita: hardly ever play it
GameCube: Black with a Viper chip installed. With gameboy player. Trying to get a Wavebird controller.
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8. June 2013 @ 17:18 |
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Originally posted by Eisherz:
Originally posted by Xboxnubbie:
how would i figure out the error code and i put the xbox in the freezer and took it a couple hours later. it work had it running for like 5-7 mins turn it off nd got RROD again.
You can do the opposite, put the mainboard in the oven at 250 Celsius for 10 minutes, I managed to fix 3 out of 5 boxes that way.
okay. just a couple questions befire i do that. 250 celsius is 482 fahrenheit. do i put the motherboard on a sheet tray. will doing this brust the capacitor. Finally after the ten minutes are up do i take the motherboard out the oven.
~ Xboxnubbie
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8. June 2013 @ 17:38 |
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Originally posted by Xboxnubbie:
Originally posted by Eisherz:
Originally posted by Xboxnubbie:
how would i figure out the error code and i put the xbox in the freezer and took it a couple hours later. it work had it running for like 5-7 mins turn it off nd got RROD again.
You can do the opposite, put the mainboard in the oven at 250 Celsius for 10 minutes, I managed to fix 3 out of 5 boxes that way.
okay. just a couple questions befire i do that. 250 celsius is 482 fahrenheit. do i put the motherboard on a sheet tray. will doing this brust the capacitor. Finally after the ten minutes are up do i take the motherboard out the oven.
I used a grate and two wooden breakfast plates to get an even ground. Also remove the CMOS battery, that one could blow up (happened to me once on a PS3). I wouldn't take the board out of the oven directly, just open the oven door and wait until it is cold, if you bend the board while it is still hot you might break off some capacitors. You can check youtube, search for Xbox 360 oven. You will find a lot of videos telling you to use silver foil, but I personally would not recommend that, because warm air might get stuck under these silver foils and the board might not cool off evenly, which could make the board bend. Also make sure it is as clean as possible, if there is still dust on it it might start smoldering. That doesn't damage the board, but the smell is annoying, especially in the kitchen ;)
Xbox 360: Slim untouched with a faked 320 GB harddrive for XBL, phat with LT 3.0, played Halo early, so going on live would be an instand ban, also with a faked 320 GB harddrive
PS3: Untouched 160 GB Slim, 60 GB Fat with latest Rogero and 160 GB internal harddrive.
PSVita: hardly ever play it
GameCube: Black with a Viper chip installed. With gameboy player. Trying to get a Wavebird controller.
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9. June 2013 @ 08:46 |
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Originally posted by Eisherz:
Originally posted by Xboxnubbie:
Originally posted by Eisherz:
Originally posted by Xboxnubbie:
how would i figure out the error code and i put the xbox in the freezer and took it a couple hours later. it work had it running for like 5-7 mins turn it off nd got RROD again.
You can do the opposite, put the mainboard in the oven at 250 Celsius for 10 minutes, I managed to fix 3 out of 5 boxes that way.
okay. just a couple questions befire i do that. 250 celsius is 482 fahrenheit. do i put the motherboard on a sheet tray. will doing this brust the capacitor. Finally after the ten minutes are up do i take the motherboard out the oven.
I used a grate and two wooden breakfast plates to get an even ground. Also remove the CMOS battery, that one could blow up (happened to me once on a PS3). I wouldn't take the board out of the oven directly, just open the oven door and wait until it is cold, if you bend the board while it is still hot you might break off some capacitors. You can check youtube, search for Xbox 360 oven. You will find a lot of videos telling you to use silver foil, but I personally would not recommend that, because warm air might get stuck under these silver foils and the board might not cool off evenly, which could make the board bend. Also make sure it is as clean as possible, if there is still dust on it it might start smoldering. That doesn't damage the board, but the smell is annoying, especially in the kitchen ;)
okay thanks i will search tht on youtube. hopefully i dnt the mother board. lol. ill let you wat was my outcome
~ Xboxnubbie
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11. June 2013 @ 22:05 |
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Im back. did the oven trick didnt work but it in the freezer and it wor for like 5 miuntes. im guessing i didnt leave it in the oven long enough. i was to do this bake @ 250 for 15mins then 2 hrs at 170. i only did 250 for 15 and one hr @ 170. imma try it again. any suggestions. also does the non hdmi xbox have the hana chip
~ Xboxnubbie
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peluynati
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12. June 2013 @ 07:26 |
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if your saying 250F then that will never work, it takes 360F for the solder to start to melt! 15 minutes is way to long at that temp, best to start the oven with the xbox inside turn it on 390 once it gets to temp leave it a minute and turn the oven off, let it stay there until below 100F!
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