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xbox 360 system error?

Postby Trina » Mon Jan 24, 2011 6:17 pm

Just turned the xbox 360 on (white one, not on xbox live either) and on the box where the light is there a flashing red light. The tv says system error.....any ideas?
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Re: xbox 360 system error?

Postby StLGooner » Mon Jan 24, 2011 6:19 pm

Sounds like the red ring of death. Not good!! But I got a PS3 so not sure.
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Re: xbox 360 system error?

Postby GunnGunn » Mon Jan 24, 2011 6:20 pm

More than likely RROD.

Try unplugging the cables at the back and plugging back in, if that doesn't work then as above.

Very common problem, Microsoft cover it for 3 years for that problem, get onto them about it, they will pick it up and repair it.

Any error code?
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Re: xbox 360 system error?

Postby Forest » Mon Jan 24, 2011 6:21 pm

as GG said and how many flashin sections?
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Re: xbox 360 system error?

Postby Trina » Mon Jan 24, 2011 6:32 pm

Its the 2nd light, error is E74. Cant send it back as had it 5 yrs, no receipt, gurantee etc.

Tried unplugging everything, that dont work either.
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Re: xbox 360 system error?

Postby StLGooner » Mon Jan 24, 2011 6:35 pm

Best bet is to either buy a whole new one, or take it to someone who knows how to repair them for cheap. My friend does, but I'd doubt you would want to send it all the way over here.
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Re: xbox 360 system error?

Postby GunnGunn » Mon Jan 24, 2011 6:46 pm

E74 = RROD.

Best off buying a new one.
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Re: xbox 360 system error?

Postby Forest » Mon Jan 24, 2011 6:49 pm

GunnGunn wrote:E74 = RROD.

Best off buying a new one.

Thats what i did, got a good package deal with games and new 3yr warranty.
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Re: xbox 360 system error?

Postby GunnGunn » Mon Jan 24, 2011 6:51 pm

Btw i know its easier said than done buying a new one Trina but i can point you in the right direction if you want another one.
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Re: xbox 360 system error?

Postby AZGooner » Mon Jan 24, 2011 7:25 pm

take out all the cables, hard drive, etc. then let it sit for like 10 minutes without being connected. when you put everything back in and turn it on, leave the hard drive off. if it starts back up, repeat the same step as before, just put the hard drive back this time. if it still doesnt work then you're S.O.L.

hope this helps.
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xbox 360 system error?

Postby Git » Mon Jan 24, 2011 7:27 pm

Had that the other day.

My sister's boyfriend was joking around saying "Oh shit, RROD", then it actually RRODed two seconds later. Unluckiest guy I know. :lol:
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Re: xbox 360 system error?

Postby Trina » Mon Jan 24, 2011 7:49 pm

lol Git

Well tried all the above and it didn't work. Can't afford a new one.
So we went to Sy's brothers to try the cables incase it was that. That didn't work so swapped xbox's with his, lol. He aint used it since last year so wont notice for now :D
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Re: xbox 360 system error?

Postby Yorkyblue » Mon Jan 24, 2011 8:56 pm

I'm sure I heard Microsoft repair them out of warranty these days as people were kicking off as it was a known bug when they sold them. May of been brought up in another thread about this in the past.
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Re: xbox 360 system error?

Postby Gunner Down Under » Sat Jan 29, 2011 6:32 am

Definitely the Red Ring of Death.

It's much more prone to the Xbox than the YLOD is to the PS3 unfortunately.
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Re: xbox 360 system error?

Postby Fabrestuta » Thu Feb 03, 2011 1:17 pm

I would suggest ANYONE buying an xbox to buy an elite rather than al older 360. They are much less prone to going pear shaped. the RROD is supposed to have been caused by the cooling system in the 360 but miscrosioft were never truly honest about it. HI have had the RROD and it's bloody frustrating, especially after you send it away to get it fixed, then get it back and a month later it happens again.
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