Topic: E79 Error Haunting My 360! (Read 35 times)

cowtownco · « **on:** February 22, 2008, 03:07:00 AM »

I have a 360 that I just replaced the x-clamps. First try working fine. Put a hard drive from my other 360 on it and did a system update. Now I get error code E79 when the console is turned on with or without the hard drive attached. If I press and hold the controller sync button during startup I get the box to respond but the video freezes about 1 second into it while the front LEDs continue their startup pattern.

I have been working with this 360 for quite some time now and would really like some help.

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jacksparrow1979 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 25, 2008, 05:32:00 PM »

E79: Hard Drive Error... It could be a problem with the Hard Drive itself or a problem with the internal connection to the hard drive, Try removing the hard drive and playing without it

you could try buying a brand new hd

xCAUSALITYx · « **Reply #2 on:** February 25, 2008, 05:59:00 PM »

Try removing the hard drive and boot up without it.

If that does not work try this with the HDD connected, clear all installed game updates and console cache.

Clear All Installed Game Updates and Console Cache

1. Go to the "system" blade
2. Select "memory"
3. Press Y on the HD symbol
4. Press X,X, Left Bumper, Right Bumper, X,X
5. A message will appear saying: "Do you want to perform maintenance on your Xbox 360 storage devices?"
6. Select Yes

Clear Any Failed system updates that cause the console to error.

1. With the console off, press and hold the sync up button
2. While holding the sync button press the power button to turn on the console
3. Continue to hold the sync button until the Console has booted up completely.
4. During the boot process the console should clear any failed updates, allowing you to use it normally.

Hope this helps......! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

cowtownco · « **Reply #3 on:** February 27, 2008, 02:40:00 AM »

I tried all of these things but they are not working... any other suggestions?

Venom05 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 27, 2008, 07:58:00 AM »

when i have the E79 error my console makes strange sounds like a circuit brake. I always put my power cables extra tight and then reboot, then it works fine. strange that your problem occured after doing the x clamp fix. Thought that is could also mean a problem with the chip near the power cable

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