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  • #1
    darlon
    Banned
    • Mar 2007
    • 449

    Anyone know how I CAN get the RROD?


    (I hate calling it that, it's not even a ring. It's 3/4 of a ring)

    I have one red light and the error "E71". I've had my XBox 360 since April 07, which means that my one year warranty is up. Now, to my understanding, the extended three year warranty only applies to the three red lights, which I've already fixed quite a few times with the towel (or in my case, raggedy sweater) trick.

    Now, what I want is to find a way to manually give my 360 the three red lights so I don't have to pay the $94 dollar fee when I send it in.

    I'm already trying to overheat it by running the towel trick until the system shuts itself down. But, the three red lights only appear immediately after I overheat the box. After it cools down, it goes back to one light. I plan on repeating this process until the three red lights don't go away.

    What I'm asking is if anyone knows a better way to do it. I also want to know if Microsoft hold true to that warranty. I've heard about people who didn't have to pay a dime for sending it in regardless of the problem, but that could have been because they still had their one year warranty, I really have no idea. Something even better would be a way to fix the error but that's just wishful thinking.

    Thanks.
  • #2
    Kevin26385
    EA Game Changer
    • May 2004
    • 5147

    Re: Anyone know how I CAN get the RROD?


    Re: Anyone know how I CAN get the RROD?

    Well I did some google searching. I found that some people just fill out the form on xbox.com and say they have the three red lights. And because they get so many RROD fixes, that MS doesn't really check to see if it truly has them.

    You could try that...

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    • #3
      Altimus
      Chelsea, Assemble!
      • Nov 2004
      • 27283

      Re: Anyone know how I CAN get the RROD?


      Re: Anyone know how I CAN get the RROD?

      Originally posted by Kev5890
      Well I did some google searching. I found that some people just fill out the form on xbox.com and say they have the three red lights. And because they get so many RROD fixes, that MS doesn't really check to see if it truly has them.

      You could try that...
      I agree. I don't think Microsoft does extensive testing for long periods of times to see when and how it takes all three rings to light up. Chances are if you say you got the ROD, it will be "fixed."

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      • #4
        darlon
        Banned
        • Mar 2007
        • 449

        Re: Anyone know how I CAN get the RROD?


        Re: Anyone know how I CAN get the RROD?

        Alright, thanks. Looks like that's what I'm going to have to do, then.

        Is there anyone on here that has or have friends that actually did this? I just wanna make sure this works before I send it so I don't get screwed over if they do check.

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        • #5
          Kevin26385
          EA Game Changer
          • May 2004
          • 5147

          Re: Anyone know how I CAN get the RROD?


          Re: Anyone know how I CAN get the RROD?

          Originally posted by darlon
          Alright, thanks. Looks like that's what I'm going to have to do, then.

          Is there anyone on here that has or have friends that actually did this? I just wanna make sure this works before I send it so I don't get screwed over if they do check.
          Well..your system has had the three red lights before but its fine when it cools down. Technically your not lying if you said it has three red lights, and ask them to fix it.

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          • #6
            Hammerhunker
            MVP
            • Mar 2003
            • 3041

            Re: Anyone know how I CAN get the RROD?


            Re: Anyone know how I CAN get the RROD?

            Darlon, we are going through the same thing right now. We are on our third 360 (my son and I) and recently this 360 scratched three of his discs (please don't have me explain why the knucklehead didn't stop after the first). We are getting one ring, and working on 2 more. I think you are fine by calling up with a RROD because you in fact had one. If one occurs, the permanant one is on the way I would think. Good luck.

            Anyone know what can be done about the damaged discs other than making coasters out of them?

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            • #7
              Mo
              SSN
              • May 2003
              • 11425

              Re: Anyone know how I CAN get the RROD?


              Re: Anyone know how I CAN get the RROD?

              Originally posted by Kev5890
              Well I did some google searching. I found that some people just fill out the form on xbox.com and say they have the three red lights. And because they get so many RROD fixes, that MS doesn't really check to see if it truly has them.

              You could try that...
              That is exactly why I did, I had a different problem, but I just filled out the form saying I had the RROD and mines got, "fixed."
              Don't you EVER read my blog? It's gotten a lot better.

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              • #8
                Solidice
                Guns Up!
                • Jul 2006
                • 9974

                Re: Anyone know how I CAN get the RROD?


                Re: Anyone know how I CAN get the RROD?

                Originally posted by Hammerhunker
                Anyone know what can be done about the damaged discs other than making coasters out of them?
                depends on how bad they are scratched. some movie/game rental places have a CD/DVD repairer that can fix it. usually charges $1 or $2 per disc.
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                • #9
                  darlon
                  Banned
                  • Mar 2007
                  • 449

                  Re: Anyone know how I CAN get the RROD?


                  Re: Anyone know how I CAN get the RROD?

                  Thanks for the help guys. I think I have the three red lights for good now. My coffin should be on the way.

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                  • #10
                    Hammerhunker
                    MVP
                    • Mar 2003
                    • 3041

                    Re: Anyone know how I CAN get the RROD?


                    Re: Anyone know how I CAN get the RROD?

                    Originally posted by darlon
                    Thanks for the help guys. I think I have the three red lights for good now. My coffin should be on the way.
                    I send my condolences and congratulations

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                    • #11
                      starvsnr
                      Rookie
                      • Jun 2005
                      • 166

                      Re: Anyone know how I CAN get the RROD?


                      Re: Anyone know how I CAN get the RROD?

                      I always find general use usually causes the RROD.

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                      • #12
                        p_rushing
                        Hall Of Fame
                        • Feb 2004
                        • 14514

                        Re: Anyone know how I CAN get the RROD?


                        Re: Anyone know how I CAN get the RROD?

                        I've never had the RROD for the entire time and I've had mine fixed twice. Both times I would get them, but then could start it back up or let it cool off. It was fixed with any problems both times.

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                        • #13
                          Stroehms
                          MVP
                          • Jan 2008
                          • 2656

                          Re: Anyone know how I CAN get the RROD?


                          Re: Anyone know how I CAN get the RROD?

                          Originally posted by Solidice
                          depends on how bad they are scratched. some movie/game rental places have a CD/DVD repairer that can fix it. usually charges $1 or $2 per disc.
                          I agree with him and if it's not busy at all and you act like you might buy something, you just might get those buffed for free

                          Good Luck with the discs

                          and the 360's guys

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