Topic: Tutorial : X-clamp Replacement - Lawdawg0931's Method (Read 17552 times)

stevo_92 · « **Reply #1020 on:** March 18, 2009, 11:38:00 PM »

Hey,
I think I've done everything properly, but as soon as i turn on the xbox, the fan goes up to full speed and then shuts off and right away the two red lights come on. Anyone know what's wrong?

Thanks

aj23 · « **Reply #1021 on:** March 19, 2009, 10:32:00 PM »

Damm, I couldn't find the m5x10 screws or the nylon washers here in Toronto. Does anyone know where to look? I tried Home depot and Canadian tire, and didn't find them. I did find m5x12mm but I don't think they will work.

MickRick · « **Reply #1022 on:** March 20, 2009, 04:42:00 AM »

Ok, I did this last night and it worked - sort of... Now when I first connect the power cable and turn it on it rrod's but when I turn it off and jiggle the power connector about, it works. I have had it running FIFA 07 in demo mode now for hours. Its noisy as hell, probably because I haven't put the bottom half of the case on yet, but other than that its fine.

Spwee1494 · « **Reply #1023 on:** March 21, 2009, 06:18:00 PM »

I need a little help
i've been trying this on a falcon with one of the newer heatsinks
i cant get it to work

It gets 1 red ring, and i know it's a tad different, so is there a different way to fix this?
I'm pretty sure i had 1 ring flash followed by 2 for the error code. (hard to check now though...

SpikeMage · « **Reply #1024 on:** March 22, 2009, 05:04:00 PM »

Sorry if this has been covered but Im a bit confused. In the tutorial pdf it calls for two washers on every screw on both sides of the mobo but in the tutorial video he specifically says not to use them on the underside. What gives?

trinca · « **Reply #1025 on:** March 22, 2009, 10:11:00 PM »

No definately do not superglue dude. U can use a little bit of thermal compound to keep them on. Also if you do decide to do this make sure they are the right height(i know its tricky but try your best) and this will help by putting pressure on each side of the chips.

SpikeMage · « **Reply #1026 on:** March 22, 2009, 10:29:00 PM »

QUOTE(SpikeMage @ Mar 23 2009, 12:40 AM)

Sorry if this has been covered but Im a bit confused. In the tutorial pdf it calls for two washers on every screw on both sides of the mobo but in the tutorial video he specifically says not to use them on the underside. What gives?

anyone?

GOUKI187 · « **Reply #1027 on:** March 23, 2009, 11:47:00 PM »

hello everyone,

ok, so this is my first post here, so I thought it should be a good one. I recently used this method to fix the RRoD on my X box, and now I'm getting a red light on the power brick. I read that it means there is a short in the motherboard...first question: is this true?? Second question:how could have this happened? and finally third question: is it fixable,and if so how?

thanks for your time.

lol this really sucks as I have JUST replaced my DVD drive, and bought a ton of MS points and 2 year memberships after taxes got back...any help would be awesome!

lawdawg0931 · « **Reply #1028 on:** March 25, 2009, 12:33:00 PM »

QUOTE(SpikeMage @ Mar 23 2009, 12:05 AM)

anyone?

The last couple of mods I have done do not require any washers under the mobo; the size of the bolt heads are very inconsistent. On top of the board, under the heatsink - I've been using 1-2 washers, whatever allows for good thermal spreading of the AS5 paste. The tutorial hasn't been changed, because "many" people overseas have been having good luck with this as written. So as stated several places in this thread (not complaining - just reiterating) experiment with the number of washers & see what works for you.

btrev · « **Reply #1029 on:** March 29, 2009, 11:00:00 PM »

I have gotten to the point to where you wait for the box to overheat. I turn on my xbox and the ring of death flashes a few times. But then it quickly starts flashing the 2 lights as if it is overheating. Soon after the AV light goes yellow. Is this more indicative of an AV problem or of a mobo problem?

Thank you.

btrev · « **Reply #1030 on:** March 30, 2009, 04:45:00 PM »

I wasn't too clear in my last post. I was up really late. I'm talking about the power supply. I'm getting a 0011 error code. Which is overheating. The lights blink a couple times with the ring of death and then switch to the 2 lights on the left. When the overheating lights start to blink the light on the power supply goes from green to yellow to orange. So I cant put enough power through it to overheat it enough to complete the fix. Any help would be unbelievably appreciated.

Thank you

lawdawg0931 · « **Reply #1031 on:** April 01, 2009, 07:21:00 AM »

See if the heatsinks are even getting warm, make sure the AS5 thermal paste is making the connection between the CPU/GPU dies and their respective heatsinks. If all else fails, read up on Wilhelms web-site about bypassing the overheat signal from the mobo: http://xbox-experts....utthecputemptra Work computer won't allow me to post links correctly. Just copy/paste that link.

Do all of this of your own free will though, no-one but you is responsible.....

junbo72 · « **Reply #1032 on:** April 19, 2009, 08:45:00 AM »

Just wanted to give a thanks Lawdawg0931 for your video tutorial! I followed along and everything went just as it should

I used the written tut. for materials, and then realizing your video was only a few months old I figured the info there would be most relevant and up to date. I also realized that I only needed half the amount of washers, but they are good to have around anyway in case a friends box goes fry fry.
Now to see how long it holds up

Hopefully for a while.

Patrol14,

Can you please tell us what your xbox is doing currently? What error message are you getting?
I don't know too much but I'm sure someone can help if you can give a little more info

lycanwrath · « **Reply #1033 on:** May 03, 2009, 01:58:00 AM »

Hi to all,

I am having 3RROD and Secondary error code 0103 on my falcon board.

I did the xclamp fix, but it worked only for a day max. (tried the fix over and over)
My GPU heatsink gets burning hot while my cpu heatsink stays cold.
Now I can't get rid of the 3RROD

What I would like to know is whether the prob is with my GPU or CPU?
And secondly what options do I have?

Thx in advance

lawdawg0931 · « **Reply #1034 on:** May 03, 2009, 09:20:00 AM »

Well, at this point your are just going to need to re-do the fix again. Try adjusting the number of washers you are using, and ensure you are using AS5...not a knock off brand! Not that it matters now, but I'm pretty sure most (if not all) falcon boards are still under M$'s extended warranty for this issue.

Before attempting this fix, ensure your Xbox is not covered by warranty. Go to M$ site & enter serial number. It tells you if it's covered.

Lycanwrath, the CPU won't get as hot as GPU normally...but after ensuring the GPU die has good application of AS5...check out RBJTech's cooling mods. Very easy & helpful

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