Selasa, 30 September 2008

About Me


I'm an avid gamer who loves his Xbox 360 a bunch.

Much like everyone else out there in this world that owns an Xbox 360, I started on the Atari back when I was 8 living in Sacramento California.

Ever since then, I've had an addiction to playing video games and trying my hardest to either beat or master every game I own lol!

I've probably spent nearly a million dollars in the arcades throughout my life so far - who hasn't right?

I'm 27 years old, I currently live in Denver Colorado and I'm single whoooo! Ladies watch out!!!

I started this blog recently to help those with all the major complications the Xbox 360 comes with, I've come to find out (the hard way) that if you keep preventive maintenance on your console, your less likely to have major problems with it later.

I'm trying my best to keep my new blog updated with new content and solutions to different errors the Xbox is known for.

If anyone has any comments or suggestions please feel free to contact me anytime at baclinsblog@gmail.com

I hope you find the answers your looking for on this blog and if you don't you will the next time you visit.

Thanks for stopping by,

Adam

How to Fix the Xbox 360 Unplayable Disc Error



First things first, there’s no way around it, you have to open up your Xbox 360 meaning take it apart, if you’re not aware of Microsoft warranty policy, you automatically void your warranty if you open your console up, there’s a seal and the only way to open your console is by breaking it.

If you’re aware of this that’s fine if not in your still covered under the warranty why not just let Microsoft fix it for no-cost or no headache that we don’t do it yourself.

To fix the unplayable disc error the first thing you do is have to take your Xbox apart, if your not sure how to do this, you can either visit the website below, the link is available at the end of this article, where you can learn how to properly take your Xbox apart or you can browse around online, go to YouTube, search Google and learn how to do it there. Once you figure out how to take your Xbox apart then we can get to solving the unplayable disc error, it’s not complicated, just a few simple adjustments.

At either your Xbox apart you’ll need to pull your DVD drive out, make sure to unplug it first, once you got your DVD drive out you going to have to take better part, it’s not complicated don’t be intimidated.

What happened is the motor runs out of lubricant, much like an automobile runs out oil and the motor seizes up, it’s not that severe but just enough to make the motor not run properly.

So once you got the dvd-drive apart you’ll have to pull the motor out, kick yourself acute tip or cotton swab and rub all the excess grease off the back of the motor, to be a little rod that connects the motor to the chassis of the DVD drive make sure to clean out of properly as well, then you can get yourself some WD 40, spray it on to your cotton swab gently rubbing around the motor so that it’s well lubed up.

All you have to after you’ve properly greased the motor out is just put your DVD drive back together an Xbox 360 back together, make sure not to put too much lubed on, then after me things back together: give it a try, nine times of 10 this is the problem and it will work to fix it.

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Senin, 29 September 2008

FREE Tutorial to Backup Xbox 360 Games

Wana Learn how to Backup Your Xbox 360 Games? Of course you do!

Here's a guide, I put together from other content and tutorials I've gathered up online.

It will show you what files you need to download, comes with a .rar file extractor and has nice images and graphics to make the learning process simple.

You can make backup copies of all your Xbox 360 games!

Your going to either need to get a new DVD drive to make a few modifications or you can mod the DVD drive already installed on your XBOX 360, not recommended. (pro's only)

Click Here to Download the Xbox 360 Backup Tutorial


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Minggu, 28 September 2008

How to Take your Xbox 360 Hard Drive apart!



For whatever reason your taking your Xbox 360 Hard drive apart, you’ll need to know how first right?

Well, this video should show you. If you’re not sure how to take your console apart to get to the hard drive, watch this video>>>>Dismantle Xbox 360

Things you’ll need:
  • T10 Screwdriver (Allen wrench)
  • T6 Screwdriver (Allen wrench)
  • Patience & Determination

The hard drive is a very small piece of equipment and takes allot of patience to work with it, the screws are tiny, the parts are tiny and all and all it just makes things that much more difficult to work with.

Note: You will void the warranty on the hard drive if you take it apart!

First step, remove the warranty sticker, pull out your size T6 Allen wrench and on screw all 4 screws on each side of the drive.

After you get the screws out, carefully, I mean carefully open with the flat side pointing down, because you don’t want the latching mechanism falling apart while taking apart. (Watch this video to see)

Now, pull out your size T10 Allen wrench and take out the next 4 screws holding down the heat guard, once you get the heat guard off (which is easy to do) disconnect the serial adapter (seen in video)

Be very careful when you get to this point, you don’t want all the miniature springs parts and plastic pieces following up all over the place.

All you need to do now, is just slide the actual hard drive out of its casing and that’s it!!!

This can be a very easy job or an extremely pain in the butt job, it just depends on how you go about taking the Xbox 360 hard drive apart.

If you have any suggestions or comments don’t be shy!

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The Xbox 360 Penny Fix Trick

I’m sure you’ve heard of this one were you place a few pennies on to the CPU in GPU processor is inside your Xbox 360, and it to supposedly tricks that computer chips in two functioning properly.

A. K. A (The Xbox 360 Penny Fix)…

In order to make this work, you’re going to have to strip down your Xbox 360, all the way down to the motherboard, if you’re not sure how to dismantle your Xbox please watch this video Dismantle Xbox 360.

Once you got your Xbox 360 apart and the motherboard rate in front of you (main circuit board) it’s time for the penny fix.

Things you’ll need to make it work.
1. A new role of pennies
2. Roll of black tape
3. Electrical Glue

So this is what you do, the steps to take.

Take 2 to 3 pennies; stack them on top of each other so it looks 2 to 3 pennies thick.
Take your electrical tape; wrap the pennies so there’s no copper showing at all (make four separate stacks of 3 stack pennies).

On each ram chip use a very small amount of hot glue to stick the stacked of wrapped penny’s to the ram (if you don’t have a hot glue gun, you can use women’s salon nail pads) they work good and don’t leave an ugly mess behind when you take the pennies back off later!

When putting your screws back in, if you used three pennies for your stack don’t screw in the black screws that hold the CPU in GPU – leave them off.

Scroll all the other screws in slow evenly finally tightening them, making sure that all the inputs match up correctly with the holes in the metal casings.

You can watch this video to see how it’s done here.




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My Honest 3 Red Light Fix Review

So, you’ve been browsing around the web looking for the best Xbox 360 repair guide to help you fix your Xbox 360 because most likely there’s something seriously wrong and you’re not sure what it is.

This is my review on 3 Red Light Fix’s Xbox 360 repair manual…



I’ll start this off by saying I’m not a strong supporter of this particular repair guide, however it is an OK guide to help you fix the 3 red light error, the only problem is, it doesn’t cover more than 10% of other common Xbox 360 errors and is my only reasoning for not completely recommending it, some people would go as far as calling it a rip off or a scam because they could find on their own, using Google or Yahoo, what this particular guide sells you for $25 bucks.

I bought this guide 3 months ago when I was having problems with my console, along with the Xbox 360 Red Light Fix’s repair guide (there is a Big Difference between the two). I was able to compare them both at them time, because I had the $60 bucks to spend on’em, I wanted to make sure I fixed my console the best that I could, I’m sure you can understand that!

To be honest 3 Red Light Fix didn’t come nearly as close as to what Xbox 360 Red Light Fix had to offer.



Just like it says on the 3 Red Light Fix website, all they fix or teach you how to fix is the three red light error, now if your anything like me you could probably browse around YouTube and learn how to fix this problem yourself, saving $30 bucks, although that’s not really a smart move to make because I’d rather have a professional show me how to fix my Xbox 360 rather than watching some kid do it on YouTube. Xbox 360 Red Light Fix


The fact that Xbox 360 Red Light Fix does cover 90% of all Xbox 360 errors and gives you solutions awesome videos, Step-By-Step hand-holding guidance, while 3 Red Light Fix doesn’t, is the reason why I don’t recommend getting this guide.

So please take my advice and don’t buy the 3 Red Light Fix repair guide.

If you can’t find the solution to your looking for, by browsing around my blog, I have tons of different tutorials, pages and solutions, then I do recommend getting Xbox 360 Red Light Fix because they guarantee your Xbox will be repaired or they’ll pay you $30.00, now that’s a nice guarantee!

Here’s the link Xbox 360 Red Light Fix

If you have any questions please leave a comment, I hope my review was helpful and you’re able to better make a decision when it comes to getting the right guide for your Xbox 360 error, thanks!!!

So your Xbox 360 Freezes up huh?

This could be happening because of a few different reasons, let’s try to narrow it down and figure out why it’s happening.

When people say freezing it usually the other way around, (your Xbox is actually overheating.)
Depending on how many hours your Xbox 360 is on could be the main cause of your games freezing up, however that’s not always the case, it’s been suggested that there’s an actual failure with the GPU processor and why it freezes up.

The best way to get around your Xbox from freezing up is to install an extra cooling system, a cooling fan of some sort. It’s recommended, that you do install an extra cooling fan because the Xbox 360 is well known for overheating, plus when you install a new cooling fan or replace the original you’ll notice a big difference in sound, "allot quieter".

You can go to consoles shop and get yourself a whisper fan, there really affordable and easy to install and make a world of difference, I’m not guaranteeing you that it will fix the freezing problem but I can promise you, that you won’t have any more problems with overheating. Seeing how they’re both related it won’t hurt.

But if you’ve already been through that or tried some how to prevent your Xbox from overheating or maybe you have even gone as far as already installing a new cooling system, it’s most likely going to be a GPU processor problem, just like with anything else, things get old from wear and tear that’s normal.

You might not need the even to replace the GPU it could be just gunked up with gunk and all you need to do is clean it, you can watch a few videos found on this site, here’s a link to learn how to dismantle your Xbox 360.

Whatever the actual problem might be, you’ll find that it’s actually something very easy to fix, overheating and freezing are so common that it’s nothing to be too worried about.

If you’d like to learn some great prevention tips "Xbox 360 preventive maintenance" I highly recommend getting the Xbox 360 red light fix guide that will teach you and show you every trick and tip there is, to keeping your Xbox 360 in tiptop shape especially from freezing.

Sabtu, 27 September 2008

How to Dismantle Your Xbox 360

In order to completely take apart your Xbox 360, you’re going to need a few tools.

Caution: if your Xbox is still covered under the warranty its recommended that you have Microsoft fix the problem for you at no cost, however if you’re not covered under the warranty and you have the money, “around $120 “then you can also have Microsoft fix the problem.

If you’d like to save money and do it yourself then this video will show you how to do it.

Tools needed to dismantle Xbox 360:
  • One flat head screwdriver
  • One regular screwdriver (Philips)
  • T8 screwdriver and T10 screwdriver
  • Roll of paper towels
  • Masking tape or cup (tin can) for screws
  • And just watch the video below, and you’re all set.





If you’re attempting to do this alone, I strongly recommend getting the Xbox 360 repair guide them properly shows you step by step how to repair, Dismantle and fix your Xbox 360 and giving you a guarantee! Click here Xbox 360 repair for more information.

How to Remove Xbox 360 X-Clamp

Once you get to the point where your Xbox 360 is opened up and you can see the actual X-clamp and heatsinc, if you’re not sure to dismantle your Xbox 360, watch this video How to Dismantle Xbox 360.

All you’re going to need is a flat head screw driver and then gently pry on each corner of the clamp, prying up, one side at a time.

It comes apart very easily.

Note: Make sure to remove the right X-clamp, some people make the mistake of removing the wrong one, although it will not damage anything as long as you do it correctly, you’ll end up having to put it back together and starting all over.

So once you’ve got the X-clamp off, your set, all you need to do is finish the X-clamp repair, whether your doing it to fix the 3 red light error or 1 red light error. To see the tutorial showing you the entire Xbox 360 X-clamp fix click the link.

That’s It!!!



Although your watching these videos and attempting to fix the problem yourself, I strongly recommend getting the Xbox 360 repair that guarantees you a fix and properly trains you, so you don't end up making any mistakes. Click here to get it Xbox 360 Fix

Xbox 360 Repair Videos

How to Dismantle Your Xbox 360



How to Remove X-clamps Xbox 360



Xbox 360 Repair


Xbox 360 Penny Fix


Xbox 360 E74 X-Clamp Fix


Xbox 360 Cooling Mod



How to Dismantle Xbox 360 Controller


How to Remove Scratches from Xbox 360 Games


How to Fix the Xbox 360 Unplayable Disc Error


How to Open Xbox 360 Hard Drive


How to Upgrade Xbox 360 Hard Drive


How to Mod Xbox 360 Case


How to Fix Xbox 360 Error E68

Jumat, 26 September 2008

How to install Xbox 360 Cooling Fan

The first thing you’re going to need to do is to gather up your tools, to take apart your Xbox 360 console.

Notice: To properly install a new cooling fan which is considered a modification will void your warranty, as long as you’re aware of this and you decide to continue, we are in no way responsible.

Now let’s get to the hard part, taking apart your Xbox 360, in order to install a new cooling fan you’re going to have to take your Xbox 360 apart, there’s just no way around it.

You’ll need:

1. T10 screw driver
2. T8 screwdriver
3. Flat head screwdriver or knife
4. Masking tape or cup for your screws
5. New cooling Whisper fan which you can find at the console shop

If you’re not quite sure how to dismantle your Xbox 360, watch this video or a video of your preference found on YouTube or anywhere else you like.



Once you have your Xbox apart just removing the upper half of the shell where you can locate the fan unit.

Remove the plastic casing holding the fan unit in place
Remove the Air Tunnel

Unplug the fan
Unplug the Fan

Pry the Chassis away from the fan in order to properly remove it
Pry the Chassis

Pull the fan out and install the new whisper fan
New Fan in Place

After that you’re all done, that’s all there is to it, now all you need to do is put your Xbox 360 back together again!

Here is the link again to get the whisper fan from console shop

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How to Take apart Your Xbox 360 Controller

Whether you’re using a wireless controller or regular controller, you’ll need to either remove the battery pack or unplug it before you start the disassemble process.

OK, this little tutorial will properly teach you how to easily disassemble your Xbox 360 controller.

First, you’ll need a special little screwdriver, which is a size T8 torx screwdriver, you can find at any Home Depot or tool supply store.

To make things even faster, you can either pick up a drill size T8 bit or screwdriver size, however if you pick up a drill bit size T8, you can place it in your cordless drill or regular drill, and zip the screws right out in not time.

Make sure to remove the battery pack, there will be 7 screws that you’ll need to remove to properly take apart the Xbox 360 controller.

There will be one hidden screw located behind the bar code where you place the battery pack, the best way to remove it would be to just push the torx screwdriver in and easily remove it.

The other 6 screws are very easy to locate obviously because their visible.

Once you have all the screws removed make sure to either place them into a can, cup or I like to use masking tape and bunch them all into a piece of masking tape then label it. (That way I know you’re not going anywhere). Then, just pry the two sides of the Xbox 360 controller apart, if you have a hard time pulling the two sides apart, use a flat head screwdriver and slide in between each side little by little on each corner until you’ve got it apart.




Now you know, that’s all there is to taking apart or disassembling your Xbox 360 controller.

Thanks for reading,

Xbox 360 Error E73 The Worst!

If it has to be the error code E73, you got the most irritating problem of all.
So many people, have the worst time of all trying to fix this error, E73 happens to be the worst!
Let’s first take a look at why it might have happened, and what causes it to happen.

Some say it’s something to do with power surges, for example:

Say there was a thunder storm and you’re playing your favorite game completely ignoring the fact that lightning was striking everywhere but on you and all the sudden your power goes out and comes back on just as fast as it went out, creating a power surge zipping right through the power cord of your Xbox 360 and frying the Ethernet port or motherboard.

That’s just one scenario!

The other, could be the Ethernet port just got twisted or burned out somehow, so the best thing you can do, is to take it to a professional but only after you’ve checked the necessary components first.

Like I said, the Xbox 360 error E73 is the worst one of all, because it’s really difficult to pinpoint the exact problem even after disassembling your console.

Make sure to check the AV cables, Power Supply cable, and any other extra attachments or accessories you may have, in fact remove all extra attachments or accessories, then try to power on your Xbox, if you still have no luck, it’s definitely something wrong with hardware failure.
If in fact it is hardware failure the best thing you can do, is to send it back to Microsoft if you’re covered under the warranty, remember not to take apart your Xbox 360 if your still covered under your warranty, if you’re not covered under the warranty however, the best thing you can do is to take it to a professional, where it could become quite pricey but much less than Microsoft will charge you.

You really don’t have too many choices when it comes to the Xbox 360 error E73, you can either fix the problem yourself by installing a newer Ethernet Port but that’s really taking a big chance so I don’t recommend it, sorry I could recommend anything other than having a professional fix it for you.

Thanks for reading,

Adam B.

Xbox 360 Error E68 Explained

Got an irritating error on your Xbox 360 screen? Error E68

Xbox 360 error E68 is a common error and happens from time to time, but no worries, it can easily be fixed without making any major repairs.

There are a few steps you can take to get rid of the problem and put your console back into normal operating speed (get back to your games).

Note: If you have any extra accessories attached or installed somehow, like an extra fan unit, hard drive accessories or anything of that nature, you should first remove them, but make sure to completely power down your console, disconnect it from the power source, then remove and unnecessary attachments. After you’re done, turn on your Xbox 360 as you would normally.

If you still get the same error code… Let’s take a quick look at why it happens in the first place.

Error E68 is caused by a low voltage error, meaning that there’s not enough power to run your console or power it up enough so that you can play your games. Like I mentioned before, if you have an attachments, they could be the problem, taking to much power and not evenly disturbing it the way it’s supposed too.

Another reason is, some people have an extra fan unit attached to their Xbox 360’s to help keep it cool, because the Xbox 360 is well known for overheating very easily, especially after long hours of playing time.

You should also try plugging your console in using another electricity port located in your house somewhere, although this probably isn’t going to solve anything, it won’t hurt to try it.
If after all the techniques and recommendations above still fail, then there’s something internally wrong.

You’re most likely going to need to have a repair technician take a look at it, or have Microsoft take care of it for you, that is, if you’re still covered under your warranty. If not, then it could be quite pricey having Microsoft fix the problem, in that case, I recommend getting this Xbox 360 repair guide, (Xbox 360 Red Light Fix) they also have a long list of error solutions and support that will happy help you fix the problem.

Xbox 360 Error Codes Explained

Bellow you will find a list of error codes, descriptions and solutions to fix the particular error code you’re looking for. If you don’t find the Xbox 360 error code you’re looking for, please leave a comment. If you would like to add to the list, please leave a comment and I will get in touch with you.

(Warning) Before you attempt to repair the problem yourself, if it involves taking your Xbox 360 apart, we strongly recommend getting the advise you need from professionals that know what they are doing and can properly train you, so you don’t make any unnecessary mistakes that could cost you. Get This Xbox 360 Repair Guide!

Also, if you find the error code that’s showing up on your console is one that requires you to take it apart to fix it and you’re still covered under Microsoft’s warranty, let them fix it for free!

If your Xbox 360 has 3 flashing red lights, warranty of or not, let Microsoft fix it for you for free, as long as you haven’t opened or modified your Xbox 360, they will take care of it for you.

List of Xbox 360 Error Codes:

E45: Not common and could be an update error, (update did not finish properly)

E64: DVD Drive Error.... DVD Timeout, Wrong firmware, dvd is without f/w chip, etc.

E65: DVD Drive Error.... DVD Timeout, Wrong firmware, dvd is without f/w chip, etc. This can also be caused by the tray not being fully closed on boot.

E66: DVD Drive Error: DVD model or version does not match the expected version, or the firmware version on the drive is older than the firmware version on the dashboard. Make sure the DVD drive is of the same version originally included with the console and that it is using either the original firmware included with the console or newer.

E67: Hard Drive Error... It could be a problem with the Hard Drive itself or a problem with the internal connection to the hard drive, Try removing the hard drive and playing without it

E68: Voltage Error... This error means the Xbox 360 has insufficient power to function properly. Can be caused by an error in the hard drive or the fans sucking up too much power, it can also be caused if you have unnecessary accessories attached to the console like an external fan unit. Try removing all accessories first, also remove the hard drive and USB devices. If you have any case modifications you may want to check those out too!

E69: Hard Drive Error... It could be a problem with the Hard Drive itself or a problem with the internal connection to the hard drive, Try removing the hard drive and playing without it

E71: Dashboard update error, Check below in the "Console Reset Codes" for instructions. If that does not work there is no other solution and the console must be sent back to MS for repair, or you can use the Xbox 360 Red Light Fix repair guide for an alternative to Microsoft. Click here

E72: (N/A)

E73: General Hardware Failure: Ethernet port... this error is caused by a problem with the Ethernet port.

E74: There is high chance it's a scalar chip problem (the "ANA" or "HANA" chip near the AV cable connection) it can also be caused by a faulty AV cable so check that first. In some cases it is a problem with the GPU and may be repairable by doing the x-clamp replacement (see error 0102)

E76: This error deals with the Ethernet port's controller chip, a dead chip may not cause the error but removing the Ethernet controller chip does, it may also be caused by other Ethernet related problems.

E79: Hard Drive Error... It could be a problem with the Hard Drive itself or a problem with the internal connection to the hard drive, Try removing the hard drive and playing without it.
According to tmbinc: E79 is the error code if xam.xex could not be started, i.e. probably a file system corruption.

0001: Power supply problem

0002: Network Interface problem

0003: Power problem could be the PSU could be the GPU/CPU, somehow the console isn't getting clean power from the power supply.

0010: There is a problem with the Southbridge Chip usually dealing with how it connects to the main board (cold solder joint/bridged solder joints)

0011: CPU over heating - If you are receiving this error after disassembling your console make sure to all 8 of the heat sink screws are tightened securely to the board/heat sink holes.

0012: GPU overheating

0013: RAM overheating

0020: (N/A)

0021: This can be caused by two completely different things either:
A. DVD Drive Time out - Can be caused by problems with a firmware flash. This is also speculated to sometime be caused by a problem with the southbridge chipset on the motherboard based on how it connects to the DVD drive.
B. GPU error, generally caused by a poor connection to the mainboard (cold solder joints/bridged solder joints) See error 102 for more information

0022: CPU error, generally caused by a poor connection to the main board (cold solder joints/bridged solder joints). This can also be triggered by an error with the TSOP.

0023: (N/A)

0030: Problem with temperature control

0031: (N/A)
0032: (N/A)
0033: (N/A)
0100: (N/A)
0101: (N/A)

0102: Error in the "Digital Backbone" (CPU/GPU/RAM), this is usually caused by a cold solder joint between the GPU and the main board.

There are two theories to fixing this one deals with the "X" clamps that hold down the chips. The other involves re-Heating the chips. DO NOT attempt either of these if your console is still under warranty. If your console is still under warranty return it to the store where it was purchased or call MS to have it replaced.

0103: GPU Error this is usually caused by bridged solder points where the GPU connects to the main board. see error 0102 for more detailed information

0110: Ram error, this is caused by a cold or bridged solder joint on one of the Ram chips.

0200: (N/A)

1000: Kernel can't be launched/signature in NAND Flash chip is broken! It could be possible after bad update. This might also be caused by a bad SATA cable.

1001: DVD Drive Error, either incorrect firmware or DVD Time out.

1002: DVD Drive Error, likely a firmware error, drive can eject, read, and write under windows but errors on console, replacing original firmware should fix issue.

1003: Hard Drive Error... It could be a problem with the Hard Drive itself or a problem with the internal connection to the hard drive, Try removing the hard drive and playing without it

1010: Hard Drive Error, Can be caused buy a corrupt or missing eProm. See also E68 above

1011: (N/A)
1012: (N/A)
1013: (N/A)
1020: (N/A)
1021: (N/A)

1022: There is high chance it's a scalar chip problem (the "ANA" or "HANA" chip near the AV cable connection) it can also be caused by a faulty AV cable so check that first. In some cases it is a problem with the GPU and may be repairable by doing the x-clamp replacement (see error 0102)

1023: DVD drive not connected, connect DVD drive to boot

1030: This error deals with the Ethernet port's controller chip, a dead chip may not cause the error but removing the Ethernet controller chip does, it may also be caused by other Ethernet related problems.

1031: (N/A)
1032 (N/A)

1033: it could be cpu/gpu related or it could be psu related, not much info is known for sure.
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1444 and up There is no "4" in the error codes four lights is a "0" go back and check your code again.


That's it for error codes, if you would like to contribute to this list, please leave a comment and I will add it, if you have a link please leave that as well so I can give you proper credit as well.

If you would like to see a list of different red light errors please click here.

Fix Your Xbox 360 Problems Fast

Microsoft’s Xbox 360 is an awesome piece of equipment, no one doubts that, that’s for sure.
The amount of power contained in this little gaming box is way more than any little computer could ever dream of having, in fact, the Xbox 360 graphics are so unbelievable, they will turn an average person into a game playing Xbox 360 fanatic.

But with all this exciting new technology comes a price, and unfortunately the Xbox 360 does have a few downfalls.

The downfall I am talking about is heat, and it’s the number #1 enemy of all gaming consoles.
Yes we all know, the Xbox 360 is known for overheating and the well known Xbox 360 rings of death, but if you’re prepared and aware of this fact, you can prevent these two very annoying Xbox 360 problems from occurring, just by using some pretty cool preventive maintenance techniques.

If the 3 rings of death have happened to your console, you’ll know exactly what it looks like “3 flashing red lights” are blinking, constantly driving you nuts, as you frantically pull your hair out trying every little trick you can think of, to make it stop.

The only way to fix this problem is to do it yourself, or send it to Microsoft. But if you choose Microsoft and your warranty is expired, you’re in for a hefty high price, ranging anywhere from $150 to $200 with a six week waiting time.

You have alternatives…

You can repair it yourself, using one of the internet’s most well known Xbox 360 repair guide, that has helped thousands fix their Xbox 360 problems in the shortest amount of time possible.
But not everyone has the 3 red light problem, if this is your case and you don’t have the 3 rings of death showing on your Xbox, you can still get the Xbox 360 problem fixed, it’s not a big deal.
Once again, it’s an easy fix and only a click away; all you need to do is take the time to learn how to repair it, there isn’t an Xbox 360 problem out there that can be fixed.

There is no need, to send your Xbox 360 away and pay top dollar to fix the problem, when you can repair it yourself…

Are you ready?…

Just click the link below, and I promise you, your Xbox 360 problems will disappear. Nice day


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Kamis, 25 September 2008

Make Money Fixing Xbox Broken 360 Consoles

Would you like to learn how to make some extra money finding broken Xbox 360’s and repairing them on the side putting extra cash in your pocket? Then I’ve got some great news…

It’s not difficult & anyone can do it, but you first have to learn how to fix them before you start the venture, right? Ok then, I’ll start this off by telling you to get the guide that solves’em all, I haven’t found one problem yet that I couldn’t fix since getting the Xbox 360 Red Light Fix repair guide.

The Xbox 360 sure does have allot of problems, that’s for sure lol! But learning and knowing how to solve them is only half the battle. I’m going to briefly go over the few steps you can take to get your new repair business moving, then you can take it from there.

Where to Find Broken Xbox 360's by the Masses:

Once you’re familiar with taking Xbox 360 consoles apart and putting them back together, you can then start looking for a bunch to repair, to start making money selling them or just repairing them for people.

The best way to go about it is to use Craigslist.org. The last time I posted an add on Craigslist.org for Xbox 360 repair, I did it in multiple states and cities, well not all of them but the big cities, you wouldn’t believe the amount of replies I got. It took me all day long just to go through half of’em. My point is just to prove to you, that there is no shortage with demand, because there is plenty of people out there wanting some else to fix their Xbox 360’s for them.

I also placed an add, wanting to buy broken Xbox 360 consoles and that also, blew up my email box beyond belief, with more messages then I could possibly handle.

Get a New Email Address First:

(Note:) Before you make your ads on Craigslist, make sure to get a new email address suing Google mail or Gmail, it's easy free and anyone can do it.

After you learn how to play around with Craigslist (Manipulate it), what you need to do next, is get yourself a business size post office box (P.O Box) because you don’t necessarily want people having your home address plus it’s just more professional that way, then when you start communicating with people about the repair or sale of an Xbox 360, you can give them your new business P.O Box number to have them send it too.

I’ve also found other great places online that will “announce to the world”, you want to fix Broken Xbox 360’s to make money. There are a ton of classified websites out there… all which are completely free to use and allow you to place ads anywhere in the world. Believe me; you’ll end up getting consoles from everywhere, United Kingdom, Britain, Ireland, Scotland, United States, California, Texas, Hawaii, Maine, Canada, Africa, (yeah people in Africa need their Xbox 360’s fixed too), Italy, Mexico, France, China and anywhere else you can think off, the sky’s the limit here, there’s Xbox 360’s everywhere. Remember, Microsoft stated they sold more than 19 million consoles worldwide in April of 2008 (this year), more than 20% of those consoles are broken, so there’s no shortage!

Take Advantage of Myspace & Other Social Sites to Make More Money:

You can also use MySpace and other social gathering websites online to get your presence known, it’s not difficult that’s for sure, you can even go as far as making your own blog, but it’s not necessary.

How to Get Paid Professionally:

When it comes to getting paid, you’ve got two options when you start out, you can get yourself a PayPal account, that way you can except payments for the actual Xbox 360 repair, I prefer payment up front, so before they send the Xbox to me, I ask them to send the money first, it’s more professional that way, the only downfall is, not everyone has a PayPal account.
So, your next option is to use the old fashion C.O.D method (Cash on Delivery).

You can use these 2 payment options until you can something set up with accepting credit cards and checks, you won’t have a problem finding a company to do that for you, there’s an abundance of credit card processing companies out there.

That’s all there is to it...

  • You find the people that have the broken Xbox 360’s or need repair by using various websites/techniques.
  • You accept payment using PayPal or C.O.D, that’s how I’ve been doing it and it’s been working fine.

You can thank Microsoft for this amazing opportunity, if it weren’t for their sloppy, carelessness attitude towards producing excellent products LOL! (Xbox 360), then we wouldn’t be able to make tons of money fixing Xbox 360 consoles. Please, don’t get me wrong here either, the Xbox 360 is an incredible machine and without it, life would be that much more dull (un enjoyable) they are the industry leaders for the gaming business and will bring us many more great products in the future, that we will love just as much, but for now, they made a big boo boo, sort a speak, when it came too launching the Xbox 360, before working all the bugs out first. But for that reason only, we can take advantage of this opportunity to the fullest.

Thanks for reading and don’t forget to subscribe RSS…

Adam B.

Got Xbox 360 Problems?

If you’re having Xbox 360 repair problems, let me tell you, this is a great blog to browse around and look for different troubleshooting answers. Depending on what the actual problems is and the severity of it, chances are you’ll find what your looking for here.

Just browse around the different post, tags and Rss feeds, you’ll find the answer to the Xbox 360 problems you’re having.

Let’s go over a few of the most common problems Xbox 360 owners face.

The 3 red light problem, simply put, you can either take the risk and repair this problem yourself, or have Microsoft do it for you, that is if your warranty is still valid, if not, there’s a great article here, about the different Xbox 360 repair parts you’ll need to get the job done.

If you would rather learn how to do it the right way, versus picking up the information you think you should know by watching different videos you can find the web, then I strongly suggest getting the Xbox 360 Red Light Fix repair guide. They will defiantly make fixing the problems an easy repair, that’s for sure.

What about the Xbox 360 error code e74, yeah that’s also a popular problem among Xbox 360 owners around the world, why on earth Microsoft didn’t agree to fix this problem too, who knows. But the easiest way to get it fixed is simple; the repair method you use to fix the 3 red light error will also work on error e74 as well, just as long as it’s not the GPU process that needs replacement.

You can test it by first, checking your AV cable making sure that’s not broke or plugged in, then if that still doesn’t fix the Xbox 360 problems, you can try the X clamp fix, then if that doesn’t work (90%) of the time it will, then you’ve narrowed it down to being the actually GPU unit the needs replacement.

Xbox 360 Unplayable disc problems, well, the best way to go about repairing this problem, is your going to also need to take your console apart and get into the actual DVD drive, removing the motor and pulling the rod the spins the eye, and cleaning all the gunk off of it, so it can turn or spin the way it’s designed too!

You can either browse around the web for hours looking for the solution to your Xbox 360 problems or get the guide that covers them all, you’ll be amazed and satisfied with everything that’s included.

Here’s the link:

Download Xbox 360 Games

So you wana download some Xbox 360 games and save some money for your Nintendo Wii games right? Lol!

Either way, it’s all good…

Did you know, you can actually download any Xbox 360 game you want, yes you can, it is possible, but like with anything else, there are a few stipulations that go with it. For one, you’re going to need to modify your Xbox 360 first, so it can play burned games, and the best part about modifying your console is, you can play any video game you want it, Nintendo games, PlayStation games, whatever. Pretty much download anything you want, burn it to a disk and be playing it 3o minutes later.

Now for the painful news.

Yeah, you have to mod your Xbox 360 in order to make it work, now if you don’t know how to do this, I don’t suggest you go ripping apart your Xbox trying to figure it out, it’s worth paying the $40-$50 to have a professional do it for you.

Now for more bad news, once you mod you’re Xbox 360, you won’t be able to logon to Xbox live, once there computer systems recognize your console has been modified, they will ban it for life.
Each Xbox 360 has its own serial and computer number, all Microsoft or Xbox live has to do is just kick you out of the system. So, before you go modifying your console, I thought you should know the facts first.

Ok, we got the important stuff out of the way, so now, are you ready?

Instead of going to one place to learn how to download Xbox 360 games and then go another to learn how to burn them to a disc, why not do it all in one place and that place I’m talking about is called Game Copy Pro.

They have an excellent database to show you how to burn, backup and copy and Xbox 360, PlayStation and Nintendo Wii games. Once you know how to do this stuff, you can make new games anytime you want, kissing the video game store good bye because you’ve turned your computer into a mass game producing machine.

Enjoy,

Rabu, 24 September 2008

Three Red Lights Fix by Chris Jones Review

If you have been considering Chris Jones’s Three Red Lights Fix guide, you’re in for a little treat.

Chris has been working hard, building the best Xbox 360 error database in the world, where anyone such as your self can just simply login, lookup and have the solution (Fix) in front of you within seconds, all within just a few clicks of a button. Now that’s nice!

I know how frustrated you are, one minute you were playing your favorite game, then the next minute (BAMM) nothing, you get a black screen with an error message and some funky blinking three red lights.

I know how bad that sucks, I’ve been there too! You frantically panic, turning your Xbox 360 on and off, on and off for 10 minutes hoping it will make a difference, you check all the cables, but still no avail. Finally, you realize there’s nothing you can do, so you hop…

Online, to try and find a solution and end up searching for hours, watching this YouTube video and that YouTube video, only to be dismayed at the overwhelming amount of information and repair techniques.

Well, I’m here to let you know, it doesn’t have to be that painful, you can get everything you need and a ton more, by getting the Three Red Lights Fix Xbox 360 repair manual, by Chris Jones an Xbox 360 repair expert.

Chris Jones is not only the creator of his awesome repair guide, he's also helped thousands of people all over the globe fix their Xbox 36o's within just a few minutes of talking with him, because of his killer support team. So if anybody knows this machine well, it’s Chris. I can assure you, you won’t get the kind of help, step by step hand holding guidance anywhere else, that's for dam sure.

Xbox 360 Error’s Three Red Lights Fix Covers:

  • 3 Red Light Errors
  • 2 Red Light Errors
  • 1 Red Light Errors
  • Overheating Prevention Tips
  • Freezing Prevention Tips
  • Unplayable Disc Errors
  • Disc Jamming Problems
  • Complete Xbox 360 Dismantle Process

This guide kicks a** plain and simple, there is none other like it.
Now, let’s go over the perks of getting Three Red Lights Fix’s Guide

  • A Guaranteed Warranty That You Will Fix Your Xbox 360 No Matter What!
  • 60 Day Money Back Guarantee
  • If It Doesn’t Repair Your Console, They Will Pay You $30 Bucks Cold Hard Cash Money!
  • Killer Step by Step DVD/HD Quality Videos (Un-Heard Of)
  • Bad to The Bone Action Plans that Take the Difficulty out of Any Repair
  • Life Time Access to Chris’s Private Membership Area
  • 3 Secret Repair Tactics No One Knows About Without Taking Your Console Apart!

The Baddest Bonus of All – Download Unlimited Xbox 360 Games Whenever You Want!

And…

How to Make Made Money Fixing & Selling Xbox 360’s a Gift from Me, Adam B.

I’ll show you my secret to making more than $6,500 per month finding broken Xbox 360’s online and reselling them for huge profits, sometimes I don’t even need to take them apart, thanks to Chris’s guide. I can honestly say, I wouldn’t be making the kind of extra cash I am now, if it weren’t for the Three red Lights Fix repair manual and the cool thing about it, is you can repeat the same kind of easy money, just because there are so many Xbox 360’s out there that need repair. Microsoft sold more than 19 million and that’s way more then I can handle myself.

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Now that you know what’s included in this repair guide, you should take action now and have your Xbox 360 working again within the next hour, no matter what the problem is.

Three Red Lights Fix has sold more than 100,000 copies worldwide to happy Xbox 360 owners that say they wouldn’t of fixed their Xbox 360’s any other way.

So what are you waiting for, get the guide and get to work and I’ll see you on Xbox Live.


Adam B.

Selasa, 23 September 2008

Xbox 360 Parts & Tools You Need for X clamp Trick

I'll try and make this as painless as possible, if I miss anything, please leave a comment and I'll add it on.

Parts, Tools & Screws Needed for Xbox 360 X Clamp Fix

1. Roll of Paper Towels

2. Box of Q-tips

3. Package of Tooth Picks

4. Cotton Swabs

5. Thermal Compound Paste

6. Bottle of Rubbing Alcohol

7. Flat Head Screwdriver

8. Regular Screwdriver

9 . 13/64 Drill Bit (some people prefer to screw the heat sink to the chassis, but not needed)

10. Cordless Drill or Regular Drill

11. T10 Screwdriver

12. T8 Screwdriver

13. Scotch Tap / Masking Tape

Update 9/25
Here are the official home depot part numbers and screws!
Qty - 8 Machine Screw Pan - Phillips 5 x 10mm (DR# - 313) UPC - 030699 801282
Qty - 16 Flat Washer Nylon #10 (DR# - 610) UPC - 030699 869381
Qty - 16 Flat Washer Steel / ZINC Plated 5mm (DR# - 606) UPC - 030699 363087


Alright, the Scotch tap is there to help you when your putting the screws back though the heatsink, so you can get the nuts on the backside of them, without doing it one at a time.

You can get the thermal paste at any computer store and you obviously know where to get the rest of the stuff.

As far as the drilling goes, your don't necessarily need to drill wholes, but some people prefer it, to tighten the heatsink up that much more by connecting it to the actual shell of the console.

So that's it, like I said, if I'm missing anything, let me know, if you have any question please leave a comment.

Also, keep in mind, that it's strongly recommended you don't try the Xclamp fix by yourself, you should really get the Xbox 360 Red Light Fix guide to walk you through everything, plus they have an awesome troubleshooting section that lets you pin point the exact problem and what you need to do to fix it, sometimes you don't even need to take your console apart and I should also let you know that, the X clamp fix is only one alternative out of many options.

Here's the Link, Xbox 360 Red Light Fix

Be Careful

XBOX 360 Red Light Fix Review

Ahh… The power of knowledge, if you’re having any kind of problems with your Xbox 360, I strongly recommend getting a Xbox 360 Red Light Fix membership, but only if you can’t find the solution you’re looking for on any of the other pages on this blog.

Xbox 360 Red Light Fix not only shows you the easiest way possible to fix your Xbox 360’s 3 red light error, but goes into awesome details about other common errors the Xbox 360 has, such as; how to fix the 1 red light error, unplayable disc error, how to stop your Xbox from overheating/freezing, disc jamming problems and how to properly take your console apart, plain and simple, they are the best when it comes to Xbox 360 repair. (Extremely Important)

You may already know about the X clamp fix or at least have heard of it, the X clamp fix not only repairs the 3 red light error, it also fixes the 1 red light error and is always a good idea to do it any ways, so you can prevent the 3 rings of death from happening in the future, there’s nothing like being smart and thinking ahead, that’s for sure!

I can tell you right now, that I would never recommend any other Xbox 360 repair guide and the only reason why I support this one so much is because, they are the main reason for me starting this blog.

I too, was in the same shoes you were in 6 months ago, looking for a way to fix my Xbox console, because I was having major problems with it. I couldn’t send it in to Microsoft to fix, because I had modified it 3 months earlier, breaking the warranty seal.

So, it was up to me to repair it myself. I browsed all over the web, watching this video and that video, reading this forum thread and that forum thread trying to get all down right, so I could fix the problems I was having.

To be honest, I just got sic & tired of wasting serious time looking all over the place for several different questions and answers and just decided to get the guide a friend of mine had mentioned, Xbox 360 Red Light Fix.

I was told that they had an easy fix for every single error the Xbox 360 has, including killer Hd/DVD quality videos, well laid out instructions and awesome pic’s to make everything as easy as possible to understand.

Let me tell you, I took advantage of it, as quickly as I could; I kicked out the $30 bucks and went to town lol!

After going through all the material on the site (in the members area) I felt confident enough to fix my own Xbox 360 and did, it was funny because another friend of mine had heard about me doing it and asked if I could fix his Xbox 360 too, then it seems like it only progressed from there and now I’m doing it kind of part time (fixing Xbox 360’s on the side) and making decent money from it.

I’ve run into a couple consoles that had no hope at all with fixing them, but other than that, it’s been working out to my advantage big time and I’ve made my $30 bucks back 100 fold.
I’ll end this by saying “if you want to continue browsing the web for hours, hoping you find the help your looking for, go right ahead or you can take advantage of this opportunity like I have, get everything you need in one place.”

If you need help with anything else, or maybe you have the smallest problem and don’t want to spend $30 bucks to fix it, leave a comment and I’ll try my best to help you figure it out with you, but like I said, it’s definitely worth the cost, because you can use it to fall back on, in case you run into trouble again later.

This is my Xbox 360 Red Light Fix review and thank you for visiting.


Adam B.

Senin, 22 September 2008

Microsoft Xbox 360 Repair Videos

Here are a few videos I've gathered up to better help you figure out how to take your xbox 360 apart and fix the 3 red light error.

Too also clear up any questions you might have, the X clamp trick also works on the 1 red light error, no doubt about it, because it's related to the GPU processor.

The first video is showing you how to properly take apart your Xbox 360.

The Second video shows you how to replace the X clamp (X clamp fix)

Video 1: Taking Apart Your Xbox 360



Video 2: Repairing Your Xbox 360 (X Clamp Fix)

Minggu, 21 September 2008

The Dangers of Modifying Your Xbox 360 – Xbox 360 Mod

It’s always been a big question among many Xbox 360 owners, since the day they were released, “how can I mod my Xbox 360?”, if this is a question you have asked yourself, please take extreme caution first and do yourself a favor by reading this post…

Seems like I hear it happen all too often, of how some rookie try’s to mod his new Xbox so he can play a few burnt games he hacked from his buddies collection and he either ends up breaking his console while attempting to mod it or if he’s successful, he logs onto Microsoft Xbox 360 Live completely unaware of Xbox 360’s clear as day rule policy, only to…

GET BANNED FROM XBOX LIVE FOR LIFE!

So if you’re thinking of modifying your Xbox 360, think twice first, because your risking way too much for so little, that is if you don’t have a few hundred extra dollars laying around to buy two Xbox 360’s or at least a used one, that way you can have one to play your burned video games and the other to connect to Xbox live.

I’ll Give You 3 Good Reason Why You Should Not Mod Your Xbox 360

1. Voids your warranty, little seal on the side of your console and when you pull the top of it off, the seal breaks.

2. You could end up breaking your Xbox 360

3. GET BANNED FROM XBOX LIVE FOR LIFE, rendering your Xbox 360 60% useless.

Hopefully you can see why it isn’t as good of an idea as you might think and change your mind, but if your determined and want to take a chance, then visit this site to learn more about how to Mod Your Xbox 360.

P.s Still looking for the appropriate site, haven't found it yet, because if your going to do it, I want to make sure you learn how to do it right. All I've seen so far are hald ass sites, that don't show you everything.

Wana Be a Professional Xbox 360 Video Game Tester?


So, you’re interested in playing video games for a living, but not just any video games, Xbox 360 games, well this is going to be the beginning of a great career, just follow through this article and learn the steps you need to take to make it happen.

With plenty of extreme video game players around this world, I’d say at least a good 30 million people have some sort of gaming console in their homes, Microsoft reported selling more than 19 million Xbox 360’s, so that figure is pretty close. That means you’re going to have to take things seriously if you truly want to take this step towards your future and that means you need to take action now, not wait till tomorrow or try and learn more first, you just need to do it, and with that being said…Let’s move on with the show, so you know where to start…

Are you ready?


Game Tester Plan of Action 1:
Your ultimate goal is to make a living playing & testing video games. But, keep in mind you are not going to reach that goal on your first day, so try not to get your hopes up too high.
We both know that your goal is to make a decent income doing this stuff and that you not only want to do it, because you want to make lots of money, but because you love playing video game too, right? So, when you first get started, don’t set your hopes to high at first, because it’s going to take a little determination and patience before you reach the stage where you can start earning money from it.

Also know this, no one is going to pay you tons of easy money to test your first few games, you’re going to have to prove yourself first by experience, so, gaming developers can trust you.
As long as you’re aware of these simple facts, you won’t end up fooling yourself and ultimately giving up.

The best way to make a name for yourself when you first start, is to actually test Xbox 360 games or games of other consoles for free, proving that you’re not just some weekend warrior trying to make a quick buck, because there’s just too many people out there like that. If you want to take this career serious, it will definitely pay off in the long run.

Game Tester Plan of Action 2:
When you first start, get out there and make a name for yourself, taking names and numbers, build relationships with customers, go to events, meetings and conventions, that’s how you make the big money.The more people you know in the game industry, the better your chances of becoming a highly paid pro and a well known Xbox 360 game tester.

Game Tester Plan of Action 3:
I’m going to show you exactly where to start, don’t worry about who to call or where gotta go to get the ball rolling, I’ll direct you in the right place, you just have to take action once your there, it’s up to you after that, you’ll be shown where you can go to make appearances, apply for game testing jobs, take practice and meet new people, but you just have to take that first step, after that it only gets easier.

Tips, always remember to keep your options open, move around, never stay with just one company, you’re doing this for yourself, you’re running the show, they need you, not the other way around. Once you understand these basic principals your off, you can accomplish anything.

Are you ready…

Think you can handle the rejections, hard work at first and a few weeks without pay, or will you run away like a scared little girl, none the less, here’s the link you’re looking for. Enjoy…

Sabtu, 20 September 2008

Need Xbox 360 Repair? Tough Luck, Microsoft Only Repairs What They Want Warranty or Not

For_Immediate_Release:

United States of America (Press Release) September 20, 2008 -- San Diego, RocketBox Net is now announcing to the general public, the finalized release of the new Xbox 360 repair & error code resource blog. It’s been nearly 3 years after the initial release of the new edition Xbox 360 and since the day it hit the shelves of a thousand retail stores around the globe, there’s been an epidemic of Xbox 360 crashes.... Click Here to Read the Full Microsoft Xbox 360 Press Release

Jumat, 19 September 2008

Xbox 360 Unplayable Disc Error

Have you seen this error yet lol! Of course you have, that’s why you’re reading this posts right?

I’m going to briefly go over what you can do to fix this problem, to start off, you’re going to need to manually take your console apart, make sure to label every single piece all the way down to the screws, so you know exactly where each one goes when putting it back together, I find it much easier that way, instead of trying to remember everything.

To let you know, there’s just no way around it, you have to dismantle your console to fix this problem, you could of course hire someone to do it for you, or if your still covered under the warranty, let Microsoft fix it, if not get this Xbox 360 repair guide, you can bet it’s going to go over the steps one heck of allot better than I am in this article.

Ok, let’s get to the problem.

Unplayable Disc Error: After you have your console apart or at least to the point where you can see the DVD drive, the next step to actually take the disc drive cover off, after that, you’re going to need to completely remove all the screws that are holding the disc drive in place. Make sure to unplug the two cords on the back of drive before pulling it out.

Next: Once you have removed the disc drive from the console, flip it over and remove the two screws located on the back side of the disc drive, (also, make sure when you flip it over, not to scratch the lens).

Once you got that finished, the next step is to remove the circular rotor (motor) there will be 3 small screws, you’ll need a very small Allen (1.5 mm) wrench to remove them, after that, just gently push the lens upwards out of the way ,then pull the motor out. Once you’ve got the motor out, you can pull off the motor wheel (black round wheel), there will be a little rod, prong thing, and this is exactly what’s causing your Xbox 360 to have the unplayable disc error, so what you need to do, once you get to this point, is to just clean off all the excess grease on the rod that’s attached to the motor wheel, you can use rubbing alcohol, then get some lubricant (W-D 40) spay it on the part (the wheel) and gently place it back onto the motor and that’s it, all you need to do after that is put your Xbox 360 back together.

Hopefully you took my advice in the beginning and labeled everything first, so you don’t have to remember how to put it back together.

How the Unplayable Disc Error Happened:
What happens overtime, is excess grease builds up the motor wheel causing it to jam up and not spin like it’s supposed to, so by doing this repair technique, it should defiantly fix the problem.




I know this article wasn’t the best in detail, that’s why I recommend getting the Xbox 360 repair guide here, they cover every single error code, problem you can think of and teach you every single Xbox trick in the book, so it’s defiantly worth the $30 bucks it cost, plus you’ll get all kinds of videos, picture and plans that will help you take apart and put your Xbox 360 back together 100% times better then this article tried to show you lol! Thanks have fun…

Xbox 360 X Clamp Fix

Ahhh...The most popular repair method preferred by many Xbox 360 owners worldwide, the X-clamp fix.

So, let’s get to the meat and potatoes of this article and show you exactly what you’re going to need and do to get the job done.

X Clamp Step 1:

You’re going to want to completely take your console apart, now this may seem a bit complicated or intimidating at first, but it’s not as half as difficult as you might think.

There’s allot to explain with taking apart your Xbox 360, so I’ll just go over the basic how to’s of what you have to do. But, first things first, be extremely careful when taking your console apart, make sure to separate each part and you can either label or number your parts in sequence, so when you’re putting things back together, it won’t seem like to much to remember and also find a few household tools, you’ll need a pair of basic pliers, both Philips screwdriver and flat head screw driver and a set of spring washers mini screw kit,(cost about $2.00 bucks at any hardware store), that’s about it, you can browse around different videos on YouTube or other video sharing sites and find all kinds of hooligans taking apart their consoles to give you a good idea of how to do it.

X Clamp Step 2: Taking the original x clamp and heat sink of the main circuit board.

When you finally get to the point where you can lift the main circuit board away from the console’s shell, what you’re going to want to do is gently flip it over, grabbing your regular flat head screwdriver, easily prying each end of the x clamp off until all 4 ends are loose. Then flip the circuit board over and pull the heat sink off, next, untwist the screws in the heat sink.

X Clamp Step 3:
Take the washers and place them on your screws then put them in the heat sink holes with the tip on the bottom of the circuit board so you can screw them in, you can either place some sort of masking tape to temporarily hold them in place while you flip the board back over to put the heat sink back into position, then gently screwing each screw 2 turns a piece, do not tighten each screw individually, rotate each screw until all 4 are securely fashioned.

X Clamp Step 4: There is no step 4, that’s all there is to it.

Now, obviously, this article isn’t the best when it comes to giving you graphical images to picture while doing it, it’s probably lacking a few details here and there as well.

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