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360_Hax

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E74 Fix
« on: May 08, 2007, 03:39:00 PM »
I am sorry if this is the wrong section, and i cant seem to find an answer searching. My 360 has E74 as of this morning and i cant fix it, i even borrowed a different AV cable from my brother and the same error happens.

Can anyone tell me if there is a better solution than sending it to Microsoft and paying $150?

Any help would be great.

This post has been edited by 360_Hax: May 8 2007, 10:40 PM
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89c4l98

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« Reply #1 on: May 08, 2007, 03:46:00 PM »
argue with 1-800-4-myxbox and try to get it fixed for free

if you already opened the 360 then try the x-clamp replacement
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360_Hax

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« Reply #2 on: May 08, 2007, 03:49:00 PM »
Unfortunately I have already opened the console ... This kinda sucks. And from what i have read the X clamp replacement wouldnt solve this issue.
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makaveli86

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« Reply #3 on: May 24, 2007, 09:12:00 AM »
in the same boat as you...actually did the x-clamp fix and THEN i got this error...ahhhh wat shall i do?
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Joust

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« Reply #4 on: May 24, 2007, 09:22:00 AM »
the points are well documented.
custom make your own cable.
you must tie down the ID pins correctly.

i mean to say, solder the connection directly to the underside of the mobo. this will certainly eliminate any quesiton of bad connection.
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bonsc2

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« Reply #5 on: September 14, 2007, 07:07:00 AM »
QUOTE(360_Hax @ May 8 2007, 10:49 PM) *

Unfortunately I have already opened the console ... This kinda sucks. And from what i have read the X clamp replacement wouldnt solve this issue.

Am the same as you but i fiddle about with it for a bit and it came on but only for a few hours
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Eddie_the_Hated

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« Reply #6 on: September 14, 2007, 02:50:00 PM »
I may be thinking of something totally different, however I belive that the E74 was thought to be a scaler-chip issue 90% of the time. Which means that sending it in to Microsoft would be your only option. However, if you've got a spare cable & confidence in your soldering skills, I'd try anything I could!
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adrenaline_wave

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« Reply #7 on: October 01, 2007, 01:53:00 PM »
QUOTE(Eddie_the_Hated @ Sep 14 2007, 02:50 PM) *

I may be thinking of something totally different, however I belive that the E74 was thought to be a scaler-chip issue 90% of the time. Which means that sending it in to Microsoft would be your only option. However, if you've got a spare cable & confidence in your soldering skills, I'd try anything I could!


I received this error after doing the x-clamp mod. It was intially getting the rrod error and the xclamp fixed that. Then I got the e74 error after about a month and a half of hardcore gaming.  took the 360 apart and loosened the gpu heatsync, turn it on, it worked so I snugged up the heat sync again and away she went. It's happened a few times since but adjusting the heat sync brings it back. I may try the cpu next time as this may be the cause as well.

Anyhow try that out and see how it goes.

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blame canada

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« Reply #8 on: October 01, 2007, 02:27:00 PM »
the E74 xbox I had would not boot ok with the x-clamp fix alone. I did both the x-clamp fix (lawdog's method) and the penny trick and has worked like a charm ever since.
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