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Kernel Kev · 09-26-2008, 04:27 PM

Ok so everyone knows i have a modded 360 and now time to tell you i have RROD lol

I think its the DVD drive working overtime which is drawing more power which draws more heat. Causeing the x-clamps to bend the modo and split the soldering. Will be doing the towel trick to sort that out then replacing the x-clamps with washers to stop the mobo bending.

Kev

Ryder · 09-26-2008, 06:38 PM

After you do the towel trick open it up and make sure there is TONS of air flowing through the exposed motherboard. I still can not believe Microsoft released a console that melts it's own soldering...amazing.

The Juggler · 09-27-2008, 03:39 PM

Kev, what speed have you set your drive too.... if 12x turn it down to x8 or even x5... i run an external set of fans for the unit too....

Ryder, the solder they use is green and good for the environment but it has a lower flow point.... bugger really.... hehehehehehehehe... not sure that sending lots of units back for repair using all manner of trucks and planes and trains is good for the environment but hey they tried.... I think the 3rd and 4th gen of motherboards are using the traditional solder (I think).

Still having to send them back for repair with a three year warrentee is a small (if annoying) price to pay for the best system out there

Des

Ryder · 09-27-2008, 07:02 PM

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Kev, what speed have you set your drive too.... if 12x turn it down to x8 or even x5...

Wow you can do that? How?

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Ryder, the solder they use is green and good for the environment but it has a lower flow point.... bugger really.... hehehehehehehehe... not sure that sending lots of units back for repair using all manner of trucks and planes and trains is good for the environment but hey they tried.... I think the 3rd and 4th gen of motherboards are using the traditional solder (I think).

I see where they are coming from but it's a bit ironic that the trucks, planes, etc. that transport the defective consoles makes up for the sacrifice they tried making. Tradition solder that wont cause my console to commit suicide is best.

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Still having to send them back for repair with a three year warrentee is a small (if annoying) price to pay for the best system out there

That is strictly personal preference my friend.

Kernel Kev · 09-27-2008, 08:28 PM

The drive speed can be changed when the drive is connected to your pc and in Mode B (maintenance mode).

I have it on 8x, might stick it on 4. Not really worried about load times... all the same to me.

Am considering an external power unit that runs off its own power not the 360 as i hear those make them worse.

It might not be the solder, as it freezes the screen but apparently the solder that breaks is around the cpu and gpu so stopping all process which would explain the sudden freeze.

Or maybe its shorting out on something? Il take a look.

Kev

The Juggler · 09-27-2008, 10:49 PM

Hey Kev... had a nibble then mate did you see

Since the rrod that I have had i am using an intercooler... with it's own power supply... really good... the difference is amazing.... but down side it is loud... up side the volume control can make the 360 even louder....

Best of luck with your unit mate... you gonna send back for repair????

Des

Kernel Kev · 09-28-2008, 09:36 AM

Nah, void my warrenty taking it appart lol. Il just do the towel trick then the clamps and get an intercooler. Should resolve it hopefully.

Kev

The Juggler · 09-28-2008, 02:19 PM

Not sure what it is like there but here we have lots of places that repair for you.

How do they know you opened it up... do you have to break a seal???

Kernel Kev · 09-28-2008, 08:46 PM

Yeah, a foil seal when splitting the case.

Kev

johankul · 10-02-2008, 09:15 PM

damn i wrote on the title my bad (using the psp as the pc is taken) as i said don't do it

09-26-2008, 04:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kernel Kev Admin / The One Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 6,135	I have RROD LOL Ok so everyone knows i have a modded 360 and now time to tell you i have RROD lol I think its the DVD drive working overtime which is drawing more power which draws more heat. Causeing the x-clamps to bend the modo and split the soldering. Will be doing the towel trick to sort that out then replacing the x-clamps with washers to stop the mobo bending. Kev __________________ Say thanks by leaving me +Rep

09-26-2008, 06:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ryder PSP-Forum Demi-God Join Date: May 2006 Location: Naples, Florida - U.S Posts: 2,685	After you do the towel trick open it up and make sure there is TONS of air flowing through the exposed motherboard. I still can not believe Microsoft released a console that melts it's own soldering...amazing. __________________ Ryder GTA IV - Pop-in much? "Is it possible to give a game an 11? If so, this would be the game that would merit that score." - IGN Review of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of The Patriots

09-27-2008, 03:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
The Juggler Da Management Join Date: May 2005 Location: Vancouver BC (CANADA), Pompey (UK) Posts: 2,521	Kev, what speed have you set your drive too.... if 12x turn it down to x8 or even x5... i run an external set of fans for the unit too.... Ryder, the solder they use is green and good for the environment but it has a lower flow point.... bugger really.... hehehehehehehehe... not sure that sending lots of units back for repair using all manner of trucks and planes and trains is good for the environment but hey they tried.... I think the 3rd and 4th gen of motherboards are using the traditional solder (I think). Still having to send them back for repair with a three year warrentee is a small (if annoying) price to pay for the best system out there Des __________________ 3.90 m33 1.50v2 kernel (what ever that means )

09-27-2008, 08:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
Kernel Kev Admin / The One Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 6,135	The drive speed can be changed when the drive is connected to your pc and in Mode B (maintenance mode). I have it on 8x, might stick it on 4. Not really worried about load times... all the same to me. Am considering an external power unit that runs off its own power not the 360 as i hear those make them worse. It might not be the solder, as it freezes the screen but apparently the solder that breaks is around the cpu and gpu so stopping all process which would explain the sudden freeze. Or maybe its shorting out on something? Il take a look. Kev __________________ Say thanks by leaving me +Rep

09-27-2008, 10:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
The Juggler Da Management Join Date: May 2005 Location: Vancouver BC (CANADA), Pompey (UK) Posts: 2,521	Hey Kev... had a nibble then mate did you see Since the rrod that I have had i am using an intercooler... with it's own power supply... really good... the difference is amazing.... but down side it is loud... up side the volume control can make the 360 even louder.... Best of luck with your unit mate... you gonna send back for repair???? Des __________________ 3.90 m33 1.50v2 kernel (what ever that means )

09-28-2008, 09:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
Kernel Kev Admin / The One Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 6,135	Nah, void my warrenty taking it appart lol. Il just do the towel trick then the clamps and get an intercooler. Should resolve it hopefully. Kev __________________ Say thanks by leaving me +Rep

09-28-2008, 02:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
The Juggler Da Management Join Date: May 2005 Location: Vancouver BC (CANADA), Pompey (UK) Posts: 2,521	Not sure what it is like there but here we have lots of places that repair for you. How do they know you opened it up... do you have to break a seal??? __________________ 3.90 m33 1.50v2 kernel (what ever that means )

09-28-2008, 08:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
Kernel Kev Admin / The One Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 6,135	Yeah, a foil seal when splitting the case. Kev __________________ Say thanks by leaving me +Rep

10-02-2008, 09:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
johankul PSP-Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Look behind you! Posts: 31	Don't do the tovel trick cause the heat will rise as the connection sober thingy will damn i wrote on the title my bad (using the psp as the pc is taken) as i said don't do it __________________ IM ON FIRE!!!

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