Hi my jtag keeps getting 2 red lights i no this is a heat issue but it tends to happen when i start a game. The xbox isnt even on long and dosnt seem that hot any ideas? could it be a dodgy fan i have put the fan speed up to 100%. (its a xenon btw)
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crazybean!
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what secondary error code? i have had a troublesome falcon giving 2 red and like yours it is not on long nor is it hot. secondary code is 0013 i believe which i ram overheating apparently.
I curious if you are getting the same.
I curious if you are getting the same.
crazybean!
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power on when you get red lights hold the sync button and then press eject, you need to press eject 4 times, and each press represents 0,1,2 or 3. 4 lights= 0, 1 light=1, 2=2, 3=3
crazybean!
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oh, and i have reflowed to fix this but as i said it has been troublesome and re occured, invest in a hybrid x-clamp kit....... see what code your getting fist tho'
crazybean!
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0012 is cpu overheating, you can cut the thermal protection trace but this is a last resort as if the system IS overheating you may fry it.
However it could be the problem. open your case, make sure the heat sink is getting hot, check contact between heatsink and cpu, x-clamp if not already done or better hybrid x-clamp as this helps draw heat from under the motherboard into the chassis.
However it could be the problem. open your case, make sure the heat sink is getting hot, check contact between heatsink and cpu, x-clamp if not already done or better hybrid x-clamp as this helps draw heat from under the motherboard into the chassis.
crazybean!
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yeah type error, i keep doing that tonight , 0011 cpu overheatingi said 0011 not 0012 or did you mistype?
These are your options, really:
http://xbox-experts.com/errorcode/E05/0011/
Naturally it overheats, overheats when you play a game. Games require more juice, and makes the chips hotter. Makes perfect sense. This shouldn't happen though, something is not as it should be.
Keep in mind, that a faulty temp sensor is rare and should only be cut as last resort. It wont solve the actual problem, if it actually is overheating, which probably is the case.
If it already has an x-clamp fix applied, make sure the heatsink has good contact to the chip and that there is not too much nor too less paste.
Follow the directions in the link i gave you.
http://xbox-experts.com/errorcode/E05/0011/
Naturally it overheats, overheats when you play a game. Games require more juice, and makes the chips hotter. Makes perfect sense. This shouldn't happen though, something is not as it should be.
Keep in mind, that a faulty temp sensor is rare and should only be cut as last resort. It wont solve the actual problem, if it actually is overheating, which probably is the case.
If it already has an x-clamp fix applied, make sure the heatsink has good contact to the chip and that there is not too much nor too less paste.
Follow the directions in the link i gave you.
crazybean!
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I sincerely hope so. Go withall the cooling mods you can first and if the problem persists then you may have to cut the thermal trace..... but as a last resort.
Look for hybrid xclamp kit, you can get them on ebay from america, about £20 delivered with opening tools, drive shims to stop discs getting scratched, eject motor belt for sticky drives, most comprehensive kit i've seen, But it is the x-clamp design that really is fantastic.
check out this link: http://xbox-experts.co.uk/tutorial/team-hybrids-ultimate-xclamp-fix-released/
Glad to help
Look for hybrid xclamp kit, you can get them on ebay from america, about £20 delivered with opening tools, drive shims to stop discs getting scratched, eject motor belt for sticky drives, most comprehensive kit i've seen, But it is the x-clamp design that really is fantastic.
check out this link: http://xbox-experts.co.uk/tutorial/team-hybrids-ultimate-xclamp-fix-released/
Glad to help
Ive not seen the hybrid x clamp before i think what you get with it is good and from what ive read it would seem better for me reducing the overall heat, i think the only thing that puts me off is you have to sand down a point and drill holes. Could i maybye use the screws from the tx kit? i have some around i think.
crazybean!
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I would use it as a kit, i believe the screws are 12mm long in the hybrid kit instead of 10mm in most other x clamp kits.
They need to be longer as you are going through the chassis. I use a dremel and carefully sand down the high points, stacking 3 washers to check the level is correct.
Drilling the holes is easy, just dont put much pressure on the chassis as it could bend, and use a new drill bit. Then if you use a larger drill bit and dill the opposite way to remove any swarf (dont drill all the way just touch enough to remove rough edges.
From there it is straight forward, you will be fine.
It really is a good kit.
They need to be longer as you are going through the chassis. I use a dremel and carefully sand down the high points, stacking 3 washers to check the level is correct.
Drilling the holes is easy, just dont put much pressure on the chassis as it could bend, and use a new drill bit. Then if you use a larger drill bit and dill the opposite way to remove any swarf (dont drill all the way just touch enough to remove rough edges.
From there it is straight forward, you will be fine.
It really is a good kit.
crazybean!
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I couldn't agree more, but sometimes you just need more and i especially like using a hybrid kit on xenons and zephyrs as they run the hottest.The TX kit is great, dont doubt it..
http://*****************/BGA-Kit-Reballing-Station-%20-11pcs-XBOX360-Stencils-90mm_W0QQitemZ250760023454QQcmdZViewItem?rvr_id=206297490834&rvr_id=206297490834&cguid=a8c7c58612d0a47a442633e6ff3f37b7
This any good for reballing 360s wouldnt mind trying my hand at it and im still really uncertain i think i might go for the tx kit first if the fails the hybrid 1.
This any good for reballing 360s wouldnt mind trying my hand at it and im still really uncertain i think i might go for the tx kit first if the fails the hybrid 1.
crazybean!
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can't get that link working.
Reballing is difficult, i have IR reflow bench for reflowing, lifting and reballing etc, but i have not reballed anything....yet.
Try the TX kit, but the heat tranfer fromthe hybrid kit is unmatched, i read some tests and it was showing temps of 10 degrees C less around the cpu and gpu compared to other kits.
I am off to bed now, good luck!
Reballing is difficult, i have IR reflow bench for reflowing, lifting and reballing etc, but i have not reballed anything....yet.
Try the TX kit, but the heat tranfer fromthe hybrid kit is unmatched, i read some tests and it was showing temps of 10 degrees C less around the cpu and gpu compared to other kits.
I am off to bed now, good luck!