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Xbox360 Disc Read Errors
Oct 3rd
Well, as I posted several months ago, I successfully repaired the graphics overheating problem on my green Halo3 special edition Xbox360 (and several others since then). I’m happy to report that it is still going strong. Some have asked for a list of parts I used and a writeup on the procedure. As I never found time, it is now months later, and the NEW Xbox has been released, I may not get around to it. I do have the pictures but I’m just short on time. I will try to come up with a list of parts though. Believe me, after fixing several Xbox RROD overheating problems it is clear that the right parts are very important.
Anyway, as I stated in the previous Xbox post, the DVD drive started giving problems soon after the overheating (extremely frustrating to make it recognize a disc). Well, these problems soon escalated to the point of ridiculous Disc Read Errors. Most of the time the drive would not even recognize that any media existed when placed in the drive. Keep in mind you COULD get it to recognize a disc (game and movie) but it was a real pain. For instance, to get a disc to play this was my normal procedure:
Xbox 360 Repair
Aug 9th
Well, my first attempt at repairing the dreaded 3 RROD on the 360 has gone well. It took about an hour and a half since it was my first time taking one apart. Anytime I try something like this for the first time I like to be careful until I see exactly how everything is connected.
Anyhow, I’ve decided to repair anyone’s 360 that is having problems for $50 (this will include any supplies I need for the repair). I’m thinking about offering this as a service and if I can’t fix it (for whatever reason) then I will not charge. What do you think?
I will make a list of the parts I used for the repair in the forum attached to this post. I’ll also be happy to detail how it was done if anyone feels they can do this themselves. I do, however, encourage you to think twice about doing it yourself unless you are comfortable with taking electronics such as this apart. I’ve been taking Xboxs and electronics such as this apart for a long time, so I’m comfortable at this point.
Any questions about this repair service, just contact PM me or post in the forum attached to this post.
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