QUOTE(bzowk @ Sep 15 2013, 01:10 PM)
Good morning -
Yes, I actually did that this morning and was going to this post to add the info...
I found out that the code was "0022" which is a GPU error.
1. Found a few guides which suggest after applying new thermal paste to power up xbox without fan reinstalled for a few minutes until box overheats and just x2 lights flash. This supposedly "bakes" the heatsinks in place. After that, they say let it cool then it should work. Scared that may do more harm than good. Thoughts?
2. Worst case I will have to go buy a new one from Best Buy. Assume they don't sell boxes anymore in which my existing Samsung M28 will fit into as I am sure the new ones are all slim. Is that correct? If so and assuming my Best Buy is selling only the latest models, are the newest drives flashable? If so, are they the ones which require the purchase of a probe or additional hardware to be able to flash?
Thanks Guys!
Hmmm 0022 is a short near the GPU or the HANA chipset. Could also mean a cold solder joint under the GPU/Hana which tends to happen under this old model for prolong use. I have read rarely its actually a CPU issue only seen it twice.
to answer your question.
1. I actually have done this method of fixing GPU reflow. It is a safer way than other method which includes passing a heat gun over the entire of the back of the board and then flipping it over and going over the area over the GPU/CPU without going over any of the capacitor (long tubes sticking out).
If you do this method leave your xbox 360 running for 30 to 45 minute, Do not worry as long as you have the heat sink over the GPU everything will be fine and have the fan over the CPU. After said time of 30 to 45 minute shut it down and unplug the system (this well prevent anyone accidently returning on the console). Determining how cool of a room you have leave it alone for 20 to 50 minute. You need the heatsink to be room temperature. Then recheck your bolt to see if its tight enough but not to tight. I personally tighten it to a point where they tend not to move, I check the board also, you want to prevent the board from curving this would mean you have the screw on way to tight. (BE WARN THIS METHOD IS NOT A FULL FIX IT WILL OR CAN HAPPEN AGAIN)
2. Yes best buy does sell newer model since Microsoft discontinued the old fat model xbox for the new slim version xbox. They are hackable but not like the old model, you can only RGH (glitch) which is the same as jtag. They will require tools but determining on the type of board in the xbox will determine the tools you need. Since they only have two different type of slim the board type are: Trinity and Corona (Corona can come in 4gb slim).
I would suggest if I were you to go to a gamestop. They still sell both model fat and slim used. I would go with used for cost saving. That way when or if something happens and the board fries you won't feel like you lost a lot of money on a new console.
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