I just did an x-clamp replacement and it seemed to fix the 0102 error because now I'm getting a 0022 error. After replacing the x clamps I booted it to a 3RLOD. The method said to wait for it to go to 2RLOD then let it sit for a few mins to fix all the problems. It took a lot longer than before the x clamps to get the thing to 2RLOD, probably because of the new silver compound working correctly. I let it 2RLOD for about 3 minutes then shut it off for an hour or so. I came back hoping to see some green lights, and it did boot up and spin the DVD drive. Then it sat there for about 30 seconds and 3RLOD, with the 0022 error. I let it sit overnight, and tried it in the morning. 3RLOD 0022 again. I tried loosening the bolts to where they were just loose enough so the heatsync didn't wobble. I got 0022 again. I tried turning each bolt 1/2 a turn then booting it until I couldn't turn the bolts any more with the wrench. About 20 attempts later, no success. No matter how much pressure is applied to the GPU it still gets the 0022 GPU error.
After at least 20 hours invested in trying to fix this with the heat gun fix, x clamp fix, and almost every fix on the internet I want to send it in to Microsoft but I have a window on the case and an aftermarket fan so I don't know if they would repair it, even for $140
Anyone have any suggestions? And if not...
Can anyone around Pennsylvania can fix this problem?