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Thread ID: 96921	2009-01-29 02:13:00	Xbox 360 Red Ring of Death problem	Groovvy (7668)	Press F1

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742894	2009-01-29 02:13:00	Hi all. I had bought the first version of xbox 360 the day it came out. And finally 2 days ago it gave up and now it comes up with the "Red Ring of Death" (3 red light blinking) issue. Anyway i have been looking up on you tube and there are some videos which show how to fix the problem. Well i am trying to give it a go. Just wondering if anyone did it themselves and has it worked without any more issues? Also where did u guys buy the thermal paste and cleaning stuff for the CPU? Also if you have any good links to any video and helpful material to make it easy, would be awesome. Thanks all.	Groovvy (7668)
742895	2009-01-29 03:33:00	any computer shop will sell thermal paste, artic silver is the best stuff in my opinion cant you take it back under warranty and get a later version?	hueybot3000 (3646)
742896	2009-01-29 03:41:00	Arctic silver is good stuff, but you'd be far better off getting it sorted under warranty, unless you've already opened it up...?	wratterus (105)
742897	2009-01-29 04:00:00	Arctic silver is good stuff, but you'd be far better off getting it sorted under warranty, unless you've already opened it up...? unfortunately i have opened it up, so no more warranty :( Thanks will get the arctic silver and give it a go. Do you know if i need to buy the thermal paste cleaner or can i buy use something in the house?	Groovvy (7668)
742898	2009-01-29 04:07:00	unfortunately i have opened it up, so no more warranty :( Thanks will get the arctic silver and give it a go. Do you know if i need to buy the thermal paste cleaner or can i buy use something in the house? A clean rag works fine. You could maybe look at getting one of these (www.lian-li.com), they're very good. Not overly cheap (www.ascent.co.nz) though.	wratterus (105)
742899	2009-01-29 04:43:00	A clean rag works fine. You could maybe look at getting one of these (www.lian-li.com), they're very good. Not overly cheap (www.ascent.co.nz) though. Man that almost costs the same as a new xbox 360 :) If this doesnt work i prob wont buy another one. Stuff tat. But do you know after fixing the RROD once, would the RROD keep happening?	Groovvy (7668)
742900	2009-01-29 10:40:00	unfortunately i have opened it up, so no more warranty :(Dude, retailer should have been your first port of call- that's what warranties are for!	Sick Puppy (6959)
742901	2009-01-29 19:48:00	Dude, retailer should have been your first port of call- that's what warranties are for! Ive got xbox360 modded previousy. Thats the reason the said the xbox has been opened. I havent opened because of the RROD. But i am planning to give it a go today.	Groovvy (7668)
742902	2009-01-30 01:03:00	I find IPA (isopropyl alcohol) works really good for loosening up old thermal grease, just dont go nuts with it . Dampen a paper towel and dab the IPA onto the old grease, and work it in, then wipe the old stuff off . give the surface a wipe or 2 to remove any left over IPA and grease mess, being carefull around the outer edge of the chip so you dont mush old grease and IPA all over the circuit board underneath it . and leave it for 10mins or so so the remains can evaporate away . then apply your new grease, use a very small ammount . Spread it over the chip surface with a bit of cardboard or an old plastic bank card . All you really want to do is just cover the chip surface so your looking for a thin smooth coat . All the grease is doing is making sure theres no air gaps between the chip and the base of the heatsink, dont forget to clean up the base of the heat sink as well to remove the old grease . Pop your heatsink back on and your done .	kersonan (13264)
742903	2009-01-30 03:57:00	There are places in NZ who can fix it. They can also add extra cooling to it to prevent it happening again. Try here www.modz.co.nz	Jeff (1070)
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