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red ring of death and how to fix it
Problem for Microsoft Xbox 360 Console
Xbox 360 Error Code 0021
By andrewkyleo1 on Mar 08, 2009
I have recently got the 3 red lights on my Xbox 360. I did the x-clamp fix in attempt to resolve the problem. I did the error code test and the error was 0020. I then loosened the bolts which held the heat sinks and got error code 0021. Does anyone know of any ways to resolve this? I would much appreciate it.
Same Problem
Apr 02, 2009
- I have the same problem I originally had the Error code 0020 then I reflowed all of the solder and did the X-Clamp fix and now it gives me the 0021 code instead.I have been professionally repairing Xbox 360 systems for about 2 years now and have never seen this problem if someone can help that would be greatly appreciated. - curtisjade1
Solution #1
posted on Mar 09, 2009
So, you took apart the Xbox 360?
The Xbox 360 has serious cooling problems; compressed air usually does wonders for the Xbox.
You'll "brick" your Xbox tampering with the fan and heat sink; soft mods are always a bad idea if you don't have any recourse for fixing the system.
Hard Mods/Mod Chips are the best way to go because you have dual boot capabilities; you can boot to the original Xbox OS or the Mod Chip firmware.
Currently, Microsoft is being sued for the number of Xbox 360 consoles experiencing the "Red Rings of Death."
Microsoft is making amends by fixing the Xbox 360 at no charge.
Taking the Xbox apart yourself may void your warranty; you might start by uses an Ohm Meter to check the heat sink and fan connections.
Also make sure there is not a gap between the heat sink and the processor; this space should be filled with the thermal compound.
Furthermore, the fan might be damaged and not reporting the fan speed through the variable resistance wire; only way to determine this is by powering the fan with +5v / -5v and checking the variable resistance wire with an Ohm meter.
The Xbox 360 has serious cooling problems; compressed air usually does wonders for the Xbox.
You'll "brick" your Xbox tampering with the fan and heat sink; soft mods are always a bad idea if you don't have any recourse for fixing the system.
Hard Mods/Mod Chips are the best way to go because you have dual boot capabilities; you can boot to the original Xbox OS or the Mod Chip firmware.
Currently, Microsoft is being sued for the number of Xbox 360 consoles experiencing the "Red Rings of Death."
Microsoft is making amends by fixing the Xbox 360 at no charge.
Taking the Xbox apart yourself may void your warranty; you might start by uses an Ohm Meter to check the heat sink and fan connections.
Also make sure there is not a gap between the heat sink and the processor; this space should be filled with the thermal compound.
Furthermore, the fan might be damaged and not reporting the fan speed through the variable resistance wire; only way to determine this is by powering the fan with +5v / -5v and checking the variable resistance wire with an Ohm meter.
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