Ring of death Xbox
The Blind Eternities forum
Posted on June 11, 2014, 2:05 p.m. by 2austin5
So at the end of the semester in may, I woke up one morning and there was an xbox outside my door. It was red ringed (3) and I have no use for it. Is it better to try and fix it and sell it or just sell it and let someone else worry about fixing it? If the latter, what is a fair price for a red ringed xbox?
kmcreeI don't know much about xbox, how would I know if it is original? It is white.
Epochalyptik lets hope the Omenspeaker gives us a good sign and not a bad one
June 11, 2014 2:32 p.m.
GoldGhost012 says... #6
Don't quote me on this, but I'm pretty sure that my friends have told me that there's no way to fix a Red Ring of Death.
June 11, 2014 2:38 p.m.
They're a dime a dozen, most people won't pay for them. Just fix it, it's not particularly hard, just look up guides online.
June 11, 2014 2:38 p.m.
Well if its white, and has the rings its probably an original. If you have any interest at all, there's a potential fix for the rings that involves running the xbox while its wrapped in blankets. Basically, what happens with the rings is that a piece has become disconnected through faulty hardwiring, and by wrapping the unit in blankets while its running, you're overheating the inside. This can (when done properly) remelt the broken piece and reattach it, rendering you a completely usable xbox. Now, I would absolutely google it to get more info, but it definitely can work, I've done it myself. And since you don't seem to be particularly attached to it, it might be worth the risk.
June 11, 2014 2:38 p.m.
Don't do that. The motherboard needs to be baked in the oven to remelt the solder because of microfractures.
June 11, 2014 2:45 p.m.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Fix-the-Red-Ring-of-Deathwithout-towels/#step1
Maybe try this :D Idk.... It might work!
June 11, 2014 2:51 p.m.
the white ones are also close to worthless at this point, they are the oldest and have the smallest harddrives, so unless you have electrical experience or PC building experience at least, it might not be worth trying to fix it yourself unless you have a good technical mind for fixing stuff. You can probably find somebody local who will refurb it for a reasonable fee, cheaper than buying a new one or a second hand one and less hassle lol
June 11, 2014 4:21 p.m.
Servo_Token says... #16
I tried to sell my functioning original 360 a few years ago (3), and was offered $50 for it. Turns out, no one wants the originals. They are most certainly not dual lands. Either test your electrical skills with it, or have some fun dropping it from various heights.
June 11, 2014 4:33 p.m.
notamardybum says... #18
beat the living hell out of it. smash it with a bat, your foot, the bat again, then maybe take a nice poop on it and post pics.
June 11, 2014 4:56 p.m.
You probably won't get more than $20 for an original, red-ringed 360. Even if you do fix the problem, it's bound to just break again. There's Xbox One now so not many people are looking to buy a 360 (and those that are want the newer, much better, and more reliable black design).
I'd be surprised if anyone would want it as it currently is, even for free.
I cast my vote for "drive over it with a car".
June 11, 2014 4:58 p.m.
mowservision says... #20
You must provide more details. Take it apart and give the internal components a good cleaning, then check the motherboard for any cracks in the soldering job or if components have failed. Depending on how old the xbox is, it may need a newer motherboard installed to get it running properly. It's not as hard as it sounds, a quick look online can turn even the most technology-impaired person into an xbox wizard in no time.
June 11, 2014 5:04 p.m.
Kingzerker says... #21
You can just call 1-800-4MY-XBOX and they'll replace your xbox for free. I'm surprised how few people know about Microsoft's policy regarding the red ring of death. They extended the warranty coverage for that specific problem. What they'll do is send you a box with a return label inside. Then you just put your xbox in, minus your HDD, cords, and controllers, and send it back. You can then track the repair order online (they just check to verify it's red ringed) and you'll get your new one delivered within a couple weeks.
Of course... If you plan on upgrading to next-gen in the near future, just go ahead and trash it. Hope this helps!
June 11, 2014 5:10 p.m.
@Kingzerker: I have actually done this, but don't you need to have had your Xbox registered first and/or have a sales receipt with the date on it? I'm fairly certain they don't offer lifetime warranties on 360s, either. They stopped making that model over 4 years ago and, last I checked, the warranty only extended out 3 years.
June 11, 2014 5:16 p.m.
Also, calling 1-800-4MY-XBOX will be the most frustrating phone call of your life. They all have thick accents, don't actually know what you're talking about when it comes to hardware terms, and they can actually do very little for you over the phone.
June 11, 2014 5:18 p.m.
Kingzerker says... #24
@zandl I'm not sure about the exact details regarding the warranty as it stands today. However, I don't remember having to register my xbox or have a receipt. I don't believe the warranty is lifetime either, but normally the person on the line won't argue stuff like that if you express your dissatisfaction in a polite way. That being said it can definitely be a hassle dealing with them a majority of the time. Still, it's worth a shot in my opinion. All I can say is good luck to the OP if he does call.
June 11, 2014 6:21 p.m.
Microsoft in general, and Xbox in particular, have absolutely horrible over the phone customer service. By FAR the worst I've ever experienced from a major company. They all have horrible accents, you can't understand them, and they know literally NOTHING about the system, games, hardware, etc. I've returned a couple Xboxes in my time, and I believe you can do it all online, which will save you a ton of time and frustration, if returning is the way you want to go.
June 11, 2014 6:43 p.m.
Thank you for the advice everyone. The majority seems that trashing it is the way to go, so if I decide to have some fun doing so I will post a video of the adventure
June 11, 2014 8:40 p.m.
guerillarage says... #28
You can fix the RROD by disassembling the xbox and putting new thermal compound on the heatsink. I've done a few of them.
kmcree says... #2
Is it one of the original white ones?
June 11, 2014 2:07 p.m.