Topic: Dead Ethernet? (Read 527 times)

TapDog · « **Reply #60 on:** July 17, 2006, 09:41:00 AM »

We had a bad thunderstorm this past Saturday here and two of my xboxes can no longer connect to my network. Does your fix work for my problem?

Perplexer · « **Reply #61 on:** July 17, 2006, 08:24:00 PM »

QUOTE(TapDog @ Jul 17 2006, 11:12 AM)

We had a bad thunderstorm this past Saturday here and two of my xboxes can no longer connect to my network. Does your fix work for my problem?

First, make sure the problem is not your hub/switch/router. If that's not the problem, then YES, this will fix your problem!

bulldozer · « **Reply #62 on:** August 11, 2006, 09:12:00 PM »

my nic card whenver i turn on the xbox, is always orange, but when i plug in a cable, the green light comes on and flashes....is this a problem with that chip?

Erden · « **Reply #63 on:** August 13, 2006, 11:41:00 PM »

BUMP cuz i need stuff

GrimrSon · « **Reply #64 on:** September 05, 2006, 02:30:00 PM »

I wanted to provide an update regarding Perplexer's services. He continues to sell PHY chips. He promptly shipped two to me after receiving my PayPal payment. He was also courteous and quick to respond to questions. (I suppose that veterans of this forum already knew this.) Thanks, Perplexer.

Symptoms:
Upon booting my unmodded Xbox with no game inserted, the console displays a System 21 error. When booting games, I could not connect to XBL. (DHCP would timeout and static addresses would yield a message indicating that communication with the router could not be established.) My Xbox NIC's green connection LED would illuminate, but the amber trasmit LED would never illuminate.

I'm hoping that replacing the PHY chip will resolve all that ails my Xbox...

GrimrSon · « **Reply #65 on:** September 07, 2006, 03:03:00 PM »

Update: (see my previous post)

I replaced the PHY IC last night. My Xbox can connect once again to XBL.

Thanks again to Perplexer for his friendly and prompt assistance. I would recommend that folks PM him if in need for purchasing components and/or repair services.

Perplexer · « **Reply #66 on:** September 08, 2006, 02:01:00 PM »

Congrats on the repair, and thanks for the comments!

Zebes · « **Reply #67 on:** September 14, 2006, 10:20:00 AM »

this is probably a stupid question as i don't have time to read all 5 pages at the moments, but can you replace a 1.6 xbox nic with a 1.4 nic?

if so, how hard would it be?
do you still do nic repairs? how much?

thanks all

Perplexer · « **Reply #68 on:** September 14, 2006, 12:31:00 PM »

QUOTE(Zebes @ Sep 14 2006, 12:27 PM)

this is probably a stupid question as i don't have time to read all 5 pages at the moments, but can you replace a 1.6 xbox nic with a 1.4 nic?

if so, how hard would it be?
do you still do nic repairs? how much?

thanks all

Yes, not too hard if you are OK with a soldering iron... removing the old part without damaging the motherboard pads is probably the trickiest part.

I sell chips for $8/ ea including worldwide shipping. Repairs are $30 plus return shipping. PM if interested!

odinsblade · « **Reply #69 on:** September 29, 2006, 04:12:00 PM »

Another A+ piece of feedback here, he completed the work and shipped fast, works great now!

Kudos to Perplexer,
odin

ptung07 · « **Reply #70 on:** October 03, 2006, 07:10:00 PM »

Perplexer,
I have an XBOX that suddenly the ethenet and network connection stopped working. I am unable to connect to XBOX live and have a network connection. It constantly says the cable isn't plugged in, however it is. I even tested the cable and connection with a computer and it works fine.
I am thinking the ethernet port or chip is burned out. Is that true? I have never opened up this XBOX or did any mods to it. It is all stock and not modified. What is your advice to this situation?
Thanks in advance for your reply,
Paul

CatfishD · « **Reply #71 on:** October 11, 2006, 02:32:00 PM »

Hey perplexer,

My router is xbox certified, ethernet cord xbox certified, and my internet (should) work 100% with Xbox (proven by my friend with same ISP), yet my Xbox ethernet just DOESN'T work!

I'm guessing it's this problem. I added you on AIM, hope to talk to you!

Perplexer · « **Reply #72 on:** October 11, 2006, 02:31:00 PM »

Hey Cat... I'm never on AIM actually

Check your Xbox on your friend's network. If it doesn't work there either, then it's your PHY, and I'd be happy to fix it...

Cheers,
Plex

CatfishD · « **Reply #73 on:** October 12, 2006, 04:31:00 PM »

picture is down

mwbuck · « **Reply #74 on:** October 19, 2006, 06:50:00 PM »

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