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I've been trying smothering the system with a towel and it shuts of from overheating and get two red rings but as soon as I turn the system off and back on the rings go away. Any suggestions for speeding up the process?



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My 360 is shutting off due to over heating but it hasn't gotten any red rings yet. rly:



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Well while trying to force the RROD on my 360 the video started working again at least temporarily. I looked around and the best I could find is that it has to do with overheating that bends the X-clamp. Basically the same thing as the RROD except you get no video and no red lights. So I figure I will use it while I can and occasionally help it along with its eventual trip to RROD.



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Ok I called them again and they said there was nothing they can do unless there is the RROD. So I asked them if the RROD shows up in a few days if I can get a free fix and they said "yes, as long as it has the RROD". So now I am going to go and try to get a RROD.


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My 360 just stopped working all of a sudden. The video doesn't worl the audio does but the video doesn't. I called Microsoft and they want a $100 to fix the system. I don't have a $100 to fix it so basically I am stuck with either trying to save up $100 and that may take awhile since I am saving up to move, Or I can try to force it to RROD but that has me nervous about trying it for the weird chance it may get worse or they may not cover he RROD if I get it. So yeah my day has sucked.

F***ing Microsoft

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Chazwozel said:

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:eyeroll: gee I can almost feel the love

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hylian said:

Chazwozel said:

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:eyeroll: gee I can almost feel the love

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From Chaz? Oh no, Chaz has no love. His heart is smaller than the Grinches before X-mas.

That sucks man. I am amazed at how often I hear of people having problems with their 360's. Did it overheat or is it just a P.O.S.?

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Krisken said:

That sucks man. I am amazed at how often I hear of people having problems with their 360's. Did it overheat or is it just a P.O.S.?

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Well after some research online it seems that I have a problem caused by overheating. It is basically the RROD but instead of the 3 red rings I just get no video. rly:

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Get a PS3 instead mua ha ha ha ha. Expensive investment but it's bloody worth it.

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I own a PS3 (and a Wii)

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Did you double check the cables? Anything maybe chewed through or shorted out in there somewhere?

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CynicismKills said:

Did you double check the cables? Anything maybe chewed through or shorted out in there somewhere?

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Well I am getting audio but not video so I wouldn't think it is the cable. There is no apparent damage to the cable that i can see. I did try using my 360 VGA cable to plug it into my lcd monitor and it doesn't detect it either.

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Which version did you have? I'm gonna be buying the RED Xbox360 that has that new chip. Was it that one?

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I'm using an Elite myself (the black one that hit right around Halo 3) and it's never had a single issue, so anything after that should be fine, I wager.

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Wrap a towel around it and leave it on until it RRODs.

Microsoft is still covering that, I'm pretty sure.

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Shegokigo said:

Which version did you have? I'm gonna be buying the RED Xbox360 that has that new chip. Was it that one?

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I have one of the older models. I bought it in 2007 but it was manufactured in 2006.

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Overheating is very common when the system is an enclosed space (like an entertainment system. I have friends who picked up the extra fans to prevent future overheating.

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Ok I called them again and they said there was nothing they can do unless there is the RROD. So I asked them if the RROD shows up in a few days if I can get a free fix and they said "yes, as long as it has the RROD". So now I am going to go and try to get a RROD.

Dude, no video is a RROD. I hadn't plugged the video cord in once by accident, and it gave me a FULL red ring. Three means that there is a problem, and usually it is, with the graphics card.

They wouldn't be having this problem if they went with Nvidia >.>

Roxxoredizorz said:

Dude, no video is a RROD. I hadn't plugged the video cord in once by accident, and it gave me a FULL red ring. Three means that there is a problem, and usually it is, with the graphics card.

They wouldn't be having this problem if they went with Nvidia >.>

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Yes they would.

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Vagabond said:

Wrap a towel around it and leave it on until it RRODs.

Microsoft is still covering that, I'm pretty sure.

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What Vagoo said.

Can't you just SAY you're getting the RROD?

I'd think once it's in the repair center, they'll fix it - I can't imagine the tech working on it cares about an actual RROD or not. Plus, RRODs are inconsistent anyway - I mean, I'm guessing some of the RRODed 360s don't actually get the RROD once it gets shipped to them - but they fix the common issues anyway.

Joe Johnson said:

Can't you just SAY you're getting the RROD?

I'd think once it's in the repair center, they'll fix it - I can't imagine the tech working on it cares about an actual RROD or not. Plus, RRODs are inconsistent anyway - I mean, I'm guessing some of the RRODed 360s don't actually get the RROD once it gets shipped to them - but they fix the common issues anyway.

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I thought about that but i don't want to take a chance on them trying to charge me money for the repair so I am going to wait till I get the actual RROD. So my plan is to do the towel trick on occasion and just leave the system on for hours at a time until I get the RROD. What pisses me off the most is that the no video issue is caused by overheating just like the RROD. they both have to do with the X-clamp getting loose do to heat. So basically the no video is the RROD just without the lights but Microsoft just wont admit it. So if you know any tips to help my 360 RROD quicker I am all ears. I all ready am doing the towel trick. I don't want to do anything that may give them a reason to void my warranty. Right now my plan was to let it run normally all night and maybe during the day. Than if that didn't work I was going to go back to teh towel trick. I heard some people recommend putting it in the freezer but I don't want to do that.

Frankie said:

Roxxoredizorz said:

Dude, no video is a RROD. I hadn't plugged the video cord in once by accident, and it gave me a FULL red ring. Three means that there is a problem, and usually it is, with the graphics card.

They wouldn't be having this problem if they went with Nvidia >.>

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Yes they would.

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This a thousand times. Nvidia cards run far hotter than ATI cards, and the NV card that would have gone into it would have failed anyway due to the shoddy solder that was used on most of the 8xxx-series.
You would have seen near 100% failure/return rates if they had used an Nvidia chip in such a tiny chassis.

Odd how my 8800 GTX hasn't needed to be RMA'd.

hylian said:

Joe Johnson said:

Can't you just SAY you're getting the RROD?

I'd think once it's in the repair center, they'll fix it - I can't imagine the tech working on it cares about an actual RROD or not. Plus, RRODs are inconsistent anyway - I mean, I'm guessing some of the RRODed 360s don't actually get the RROD once it gets shipped to them - but they fix the common issues anyway.

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I thought about that but i don't want to take a chance on them trying to charge me money for the repair so I am going to wait till I get the actual RROD. So my plan is to do the towel trick on occasion and just leave the system on for hours at a time until I get the RROD. What * me off the most is that the no video issue is caused by overheating just like the RROD. they both have to do with the X-clamp getting loose do to heat. So basically the no video is the RROD just without the lights but Microsoft just wont admit it. So if you know any tips to help my 360 RROD quicker I am all ears. I all ready am doing the towel trick. I don't want to do anything that may give them a reason to void my warranty. Right now my plan was to let it run normally all night and maybe during the day. Than if that didn't work I was going to go back to teh towel trick. I heard some people recommend putting it in the freezer but I don't want to do that.

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Pffttt I can tell you've never dealt with credit card companies or banks before. Send it in RROD or not. If they try to charge you for the repair, rip into them over the phone and they'll eventually give in and do it for free.

Why didn't you just claim it was a RROD in the first place? My Xbox was out of warranty (bought it used) and the video fried out. So I just claimed it as RROD and sent it in. They fixed everything. FOR FREE.

I was trying to be somewhat honest about. I don't think it should be too hard to actual make my 360 RROD. I know that I could just tell them it has the RROD and they would probably not even check but I would prefer to know that it actual has that issue for when I send it in.

hylian said:

I was trying to be somewhat honest about. I don't think it should be too hard to actual make my 360 RROD. I know that I could just tell them it has the RROD and they would probably not even check but I would prefer to know that it actual has that issue for when I send it in.

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Who are you trying to be an angel for? Microsoft? Ha! Honesty when it comes to consumer products is for chumps. Your shit broke, you can get it done for free, so get it done for free.

GasBandit said:

Odd how my 8800 GTX hasn't needed to be RMA'd.

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Mine did, it started shooting fire.

Chazwozel said:

hylian said:

I was trying to be somewhat honest about. I don't think it should be too hard to actual make my 360 RROD. I know that I could just tell them it has the RROD and they would probably not even check but I would prefer to know that it actual has that issue for when I send it in.

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Who are you trying to be an angel for? Microsoft? Ha! Honesty when it comes to consumer products is for chumps. Your poop broke, you can get it done for free, so get it done for free.

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i am trying to be an angel for my own conscience. I know it really doesn't matter and that Microsoft deserves to fix it since it is a known defect in the system but i would prefer to be as honest as possible.

I'm continually pleasantly surprised [knock on wood] with our 360... we got it in September 2006 and have had no problems with it. [knock on wood knock on wood knock on wood] I did have a dream once that it had the RROD and was surprised in the morning when it worked fine.

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GasBandit said:

Odd how my 8800 GTX hasn't needed to be RMA'd.

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Mine did, it started shooting fire.

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I can't stop laughing. The avatar facial smirk with this quote was just too much for me.

Lally said:

I'm continually pleasantly surprised [knock on wood] with our 360... we got it in September 2006 and have had no problems with it. [knock on wood knock on wood knock on wood] I did have a dream once that it had the RROD and was surprised in the morning when it worked fine.

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Lally said:

So today my 360 RROD'd.

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My launch day unit finally had a red ring a couple of weeks ago. A friend has been borrowing it since January since I'm not home to play it. He sent it in for me and we'll see what happens, maybe I'll get sent back a newer unit with HDMI.

CynicismKills said:

Lally said:

I'm continually pleasantly surprised [knock on wood] with our 360... we got it in September 2006 and have had no problems with it. [knock on wood knock on wood knock on wood] I did have a dream once that it had the RROD and was surprised in the morning when it worked fine.

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Lally said:

So today my 360 RROD'd.

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QUIET YOU! Don't set a curse on me!

Lally said:

CynicismKills said:

Lally said:

I'm continually pleasantly surprised [knock on wood] with our 360... we got it in September 2006 and have had no problems with it. [knock on wood knock on wood knock on wood] I did have a dream once that it had the RROD and was surprised in the morning when it worked fine.

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Lally said:

So today my 360 RROD'd.

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QUIET YOU! Don't set a curse on me!

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Mine got hit by lightning and only the network port was damaged. I didn't call them - simply filled out an online form, got a boxed mailed to me, put Xbox 360 in the box, got picked up the next day, got delivered back, fixed (they even put in an improved HDDVD drive) two days later. That's a pretty damn good service if you ask me.

And to people who get RRODs: this is often the case due to
a) leaving it on for far too long
b) shoving it in a confined space
c) putting it in a space where other appliaces are already generating heat

No, it shouldn't happen that easily but you should take precautions with everything. Actually, my Wii has artifacts due to overheating and it has a piss weak graphics card :eyeroll: And it was always standing upright with plenty of room on all sides so it goes to show sometimes things just break (and of course, a month after the Wii was out of warrantee).

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AngelofBitterness said:

Mine got hit by lightning and only the network port was damaged. I didn't call them - simply filled out an online form, got a boxed mailed to me, put Xbox 360 in the box, got picked up the next day, got delivered back, fixed (they even put in an improved HDDVD drive) two days later. That's a pretty damn good service if you ask me.

And to people who get RRODs: this is often the case due to
a) leaving it on for far too long
b) shoving it in a confined space
c) putting it in a space where other appliaces are already generating heat

No, it shouldn't happen that easily but you should take precautions with everything. Actually, my Wii has artifacts due to overheating and it has a piss weak graphics card :eyeroll: And it was always standing upright with plenty of room on all sides so it goes to show sometimes things just break (and of course, a month after the Wii was out of warrantee).

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Well at least you're not bitter about it

ElJuski said:

AngelofBitterness said:

Mine got hit by lightning and only the network port was damaged. I didn't call them - simply filled out an online form, got a boxed mailed to me, put Xbox 360 in the box, got picked up the next day, got delivered back, fixed (they even put in an improved HDDVD drive) two days later. That's a pretty damn good service if you ask me.

And to people who get RRODs: this is often the case due to
a) leaving it on for far too long
b) shoving it in a confined space
c) putting it in a space where other appliaces are already generating heat

No, it shouldn't happen that easily but you should take precautions with everything. Actually, my Wii has artifacts due to overheating and it has a piss weak graphics card :eyeroll: And it was always standing upright with plenty of room on all sides so it goes to show sometimes things just break (and of course, a month after the Wii was out of warrantee).

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Well at least you're not bitter about it

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Get it? Because his name is angel of bitterness

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My 360 is shutting off due to over heating but it hasn't gotten any red rings yet. rly:

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My 360 is shutting off due to over heating but it hasn't gotten any red rings yet. rly:

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I'm trying to follow your flow of logic. You want to be honest about getting your shit fixed for free, so in order to do so, you're willfully damaging it further in order to get it to break in a specific way that gets it fixed for free, effectively lying about how it broke in the first place...

Perfect sense!

You should have just told them you got a RROD to start with and sent it out instead of being a big pussy.

Chazwozel said:

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My 360 is shutting off due to over heating but it hasn't gotten any red rings yet. rly:

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I'm trying to follow your flow of logic. You want to be honest about getting your poop fixed for free, so in order to do so, you're willfully damaging it further in order to get it to break in a specific way that gets it fixed for free, effectively lying about how it broke in the first place...

Perfect sense!

You should have just told them you got a RROD to start with and sent it out instead of being a big ham sandwich.

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The no video issue is caused by overheating just like the RROD. they both have to deal with the X-clamp getting loose due to getting to hot. One just results in lack of video and opne results in the RROD. Both are caused the same way and even are due to the same problem just with a different result. So I feel no guilt over trying to make the RROD appear so that they will fix a known defect in the system.



The no video issue is caused by overheating just like the RROD. They bboth

I just think you're pussyfooting around the problem ala I love Lucy style instead of just owning up and bitching Microsoft out for the warranty coverage you deserve.

Chazwozel said:

I just think you're pussyfooting around the problem ala I love Lucy style instead of just owning up and bitching Microsoft out for the warranty coverage you deserve.

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Yes I they deserve to fix the system for free. Yes it would have been easier to just tell them it was RROD on sporadic occasions. And yes maybe I am stupid for doing it this way but I still fell better trying to work the system according to there rules rather than lie about the problem. I already called and yelled at them for an hour or so the day ot happened and it the system won't get the RROD than i will call and yell some more but in the mean time I fell better myself trying to work according to there rules. Am I bending the rules? Yes. Am I breaking the rules not really since it was already overheating it's own. Hence the no video issue.

hylian said:

Chazwozel said:

I just think you're pussyfooting around the problem ala I love Lucy style instead of just owning up and bitching Microsoft out for the warranty coverage you deserve.

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Yes I they deserve to fix the system for free. Yes it would have been easier to just tell them it was RROD on sporadic occasions. And yes maybe I am stupid for doing it this way but I still fell better trying to work the system according to there rules rather than lie about the problem. I already called and yelled at them for an hour or so the day ot happened and it the system won't get the RROD than i will call and yell some more but in the mean time I fell better myself trying to work according to there rules. Am I bending the rules? Yes. Am I breaking the rules not really since it was already overheating it's own. Hence the no video issue.

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You're not lying about the problem when you're willfully destroying the xbox to get a free warranty? You're breaking the rules. You're causing additional damage to get the original damage fixed. People do this all the time with automobiles. They get into an accident and claim preexisting damage is attributed to the current accident damage. It's called insurance fraud. What you're doing is considered fraud.

How is this better than bitching out Microsoft until they fix your shit for the original video problem or just bluntly telling them that you have a RRoD and sending it out (according to your argument, your problem is essentially a form of RRoD)?

hylian said:

i am trying to be an angel for my own conscience. I know it really doesn't matter and that Microsoft deserves to fix it since it is a known defect in the system but i would prefer to be as honest as possible.

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I mean the lesser of the two evils is to just embellish the problem enough to be attributed to RRod (not really even an evil since the problem as you stated is related to RRoD), instead of destroying the xbox and lying about how it happened.

Chazwozel said:

hylian said:

Chazwozel said:

I just think you're pussyfooting around the problem ala I love Lucy style instead of just owning up and bitching Microsoft out for the warranty coverage you deserve.

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Yes I they deserve to fix the system for free. Yes it would have been easier to just tell them it was RROD on sporadic occasions. And yes maybe I am stupid for doing it this way but I still fell better trying to work the system according to there rules rather than lie about the problem. I already called and yelled at them for an hour or so the day ot happened and it the system won't get the RROD than i will call and yell some more but in the mean time I fell better myself trying to work according to there rules. Am I bending the rules? Yes. Am I breaking the rules not really since it was already overheating it's own. Hence the no video issue.

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You're not lying about the problem when you're willfully destroying the xbox to get a free warranty? You're breaking the rules. You're causing additional damage to get the original damage fixed. People do this all the time with automobiles. They get into an accident and claim preexisting damage is attributed to the current accident damage. It's called insurance fraud. What you're doing is considered fraud.

How is this better than bitching out Microsoft until they fix your poop for the original video problem or just bluntly telling them that you have a RRoD and sending it out?

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It's a bit different since it is basically the same issue. As I said before both issues are caused by overheating and the x-clamp loosening. Both are the same problem just different symptoms/results. They should be fixing the no video issue for free just like they are fixing the RROD issue for free but they are still denying the link between the two problems. So I still stand by fact that I am not really causing anymore damage or breaking the rules since it is the same problem.

hylian said:

Chazwozel said:

hylian said:

Chazwozel said:

I just think you're pussyfooting around the problem ala I love Lucy style instead of just owning up and bitching Microsoft out for the warranty coverage you deserve.

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Yes I they deserve to fix the system for free. Yes it would have been easier to just tell them it was RROD on sporadic occasions. And yes maybe I am stupid for doing it this way but I still fell better trying to work the system according to there rules rather than lie about the problem. I already called and yelled at them for an hour or so the day ot happened and it the system won't get the RROD than i will call and yell some more but in the mean time I fell better myself trying to work according to there rules. Am I bending the rules? Yes. Am I breaking the rules not really since it was already overheating it's own. Hence the no video issue.

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You're not lying about the problem when you're willfully destroying the xbox to get a free warranty? You're breaking the rules. You're causing additional damage to get the original damage fixed. People do this all the time with automobiles. They get into an accident and claim preexisting damage is attributed to the current accident damage. It's called insurance fraud. What you're doing is considered fraud.

How is this better than bitching out Microsoft until they fix your poop for the original video problem or just bluntly telling them that you have a RRoD and sending it out?

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It's a bit different since it is basically the same issue. As I said before both issues are caused by overheating and the x-clamp loosening. Both are the same problem just different symptoms/results. They should be fixing the no video issue for free just like they are fixing the RROD issue for free but they are still denying the link between the two problems. So I still stand by fact that I am not really causing anymore damage or breaking the rules since it is the same problem.

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If it's the same problem then how would they know at the refurbishing plant that it's not a RRoD? I'm going to laugh if they bust out magnifying glasses and find towel fibers on your xbox vents. Stand by your assessment all you want. Most insurance frauds also make similar claims on why they do what they do.

Chazwozel said:

hylian said:

Chazwozel said:

hylian said:

Yes I they deserve to fix the system for free. Yes it would have been easier to just tell them it was RROD on sporadic occasions. And yes maybe I am stupid for doing it this way but I still fell better trying to work the system according to there rules rather than lie about the problem. I already called and yelled at them for an hour or so the day ot happened and it the system won't get the RROD than i will call and yell some more but in the mean time I fell better myself trying to work according to there rules. Am I bending the rules? Yes. Am I breaking the rules not really since it was already overheating it's own. Hence the no video issue.

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You're not lying about the problem when you're willfully destroying the xbox to get a free warranty? You're breaking the rules. You're causing additional damage to get the original damage fixed. People do this all the time with automobiles. They get into an accident and claim preexisting damage is attributed to the current accident damage. It's called insurance fraud. What you're doing is considered fraud.

How is this better than bitching out Microsoft until they fix your poop for the original video problem or just bluntly telling them that you have a RRoD and sending it out?

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It's a bit different since it is basically the same issue. As I said before both issues are caused by overheating and the x-clamp loosening. Both are the same problem just different symptoms/results. They should be fixing the no video issue for free just like they are fixing the RROD issue for free but they are still denying the link between the two problems. So I still stand by fact that I am not really causing anymore damage or breaking the rules since it is the same problem.

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If it's the same problem then how would they know at the refurbishing plant that it's not a RRoD? I'm going to laugh if they bust out magnifying glasses and find towel fibers on your xbox vents. Stand by your assessment all you want. Most insurance frauds also make similar claims on why they do what they do.

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I only did the towel once or twice and even than only for a few minutes. For the most part I am just leaving it on and seeing what happens. And as I said they probably wouldn't notice if I claimed it had the RROD and it didn't but it makes me feel better if it does have the RROD. Say what you will (and you may be right) but I feel better myself going about it this way.

I personally know a lot of folks who have force RRoD their Xboxs to get the free fix for other issues. it is not that big a deal.

Shannow said:

I personally know a lot of folks who have force RRoD their Xboxs to get the free fix for other issues. it is not that big a deal.

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what method did they use? I have been letting it run on it's own and occasionally using the towel trick. Is there a better way that doesn't involve freezers,toothpicks, or blow dryers?

Shannow said:

I personally know a lot of folks who have force RRoD their Xboxs to get the free fix for other issues. it is not that big a deal.

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I know it's not a big deal. I just don't see how it's "morally better" then sending it in for RRoD when it's not RRoD.

hylian said:

Shannow said:

I personally know a lot of folks who have force RRoD their Xboxs to get the free fix for other issues. it is not that big a deal.

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what method did they use? I have been letting it run on it's own and occasionally using the towel trick. Is there a better way that doesn't involve freezers,toothpicks, or blow dryers?

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Couple did what I did, and jsut wrapped the fucker in towels and blankets for a good while and let it bake in its own juices while running.

Chazwozel said:

Shannow said:

I personally know a lot of folks who have force RRoD their Xboxs to get the free fix for other issues. it is not that big a deal.

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I know it's not a big deal. I just don't see how it's "morally better" then sending it in for RRoD when it's not RRoD.

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even more so than morals is the fact I don't want there to be any disputes. If I send it in and say it has the RROD and they claim it didn't what am I going to do? Cause I know it really didn't. But if I know for sure that it had the RROD before I sent it in I will feel a lot safer. I may even take a picture of it just in case they try to weasel out of fixing my system or at least try to weasel money out of me for fixing it.

If they dispute it, you say, "fine, fuck Ill pay the fifty bucks"

hylian said:

Chazwozel said:

Shannow said:

I personally know a lot of folks who have force RRoD their Xboxs to get the free fix for other issues. it is not that big a deal.

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I know it's not a big deal. I just don't see how it's "morally better" then sending it in for RRoD when it's not RRoD.

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even more so than morals is the fact I don't want there to be any disputes. If I send it in and say it has the RROD and they claim it didn't what am I going to do? Cause I know it really didn't. But if I know for sure that it had the RROD before I sent it in I will feel a lot safer. I may even take a picture of it just in case they try to weasel out of fixing my system or at least try to weasel money out of me for fixing it.

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I think that you think that microsoft techs really give a rat's ass whether or not they're saving microsoft 100 bucks on a repair. If they dispute it, you bitch them out until they fix the problem for free.

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hylian said:

Shannow said:

I personally know a lot of folks who have force RRoD their Xboxs to get the free fix for other issues. it is not that big a deal.

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what method did they use? I have been letting it run on it's own and occasionally using the towel trick. Is there a better way that doesn't involve freezers,toothpicks, or blow dryers?

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Couple did what I did, and jsut wrapped the fucker in towels and blankets for a good while and let it bake in its own juices while running.

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I've been trying smothering the system with a towel and it shuts of from overheating and get two red rings but as soon as I turn the system off and back on the rings go away. How long did it take for your friends to get the RROD?

Just send the damn thing in already and stop farting around.

DarkAudit said:

Just send the damn thing in already and stop farting around.

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No that would be dishonest. :eyeroll:

Chazwozel said:

DarkAudit said:

Just send the damn thing in already and stop farting around.

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No that would be dishonest. :eyeroll:

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Dishonest is being sold a faulty piece of shit that dies due to normal heat. A friend of mine went through 3 of the damn things because they kept red-ringing him.

Hylian, I understand you want to do the right thing, but really, they sold so many of these things with faulty issues even I could justify sending the damn thing in to be fixed for free.

Who called the morality police?

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Who called the morality police?

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I'm tempted to make up badges now.

Hmmm... i wonder what would happen if the lights got broken....