Xbox 360 Red Ring of Death - DIY GPU Reflow
In this video I repair an Xbox 360 that suffers from the infamous Red Ring of Death (RROD). While this is a well documented issue I was surprised at the lack of quality repair tutorials targeting DIYers. Most "reflow" videos are silly hacks (like wrapping your Xbox 360 in a towel) and even tutorials that suggest using a heat gun leave a lot to be desired. For example, I didn't find any tutorials that recommend using quality flux during a reflow attempt.
I think there can be a version of an at-home RROD repair that uses simple tools that anyone can follow, resulting in a permanent fix. I realize this will not satisfy critics, and I am well aware of the sentiment that most folks have towards a DIY reflow, compared to a professional repair using specialized equipment like a BGA reflow station.
Time will tell how long this repair lasts. I'm feeling rather great about its odds :) Let me know what you think.
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Nov 11, 2020 update: Due to the increasing volume of comments I'm finding myself answering a similar style of questions over and over. Not your fault, the comment section on KZread isn't the best format for a lengthy back and forth and unfortunately I can only pin one comment at a time, so apologies for those that asked good questions and shared their perspective. There has certainly been a few excellent discussions here already.
This is what nobody ever does. Quick, clear and to the point. Love it. His points at the end... its a 1 year old console. worth more in parts than professionally fixing.
For everyone complaining, the point was to get this stupid thing running again. Just like life, there are no guarantees. Enjoy while you can because it's all scrap in the end.
This video reminds me of back ween tutorials on this platform would actually work
I'd be impressed if this console is running today since a replacement GPU is the only way to rid the issue
I’ve done this before minus the flux and I’ve found the fix only to last a short time.
Oh how I wished to have a guide like this when I was younger
Hows the xbox 360 rrod doing lately. Is it still holding up the repair you did?
That Goo Gone worked nicely. ;) I never liked the cooling solutions for the PS3 and Xbox 360. I've never seen a consoles so plagued with hardware failures as the seventh generation was.
Just doing mine now as we speak, been sitting in the cupboard for 11 years, exactly the age of my son and he wants to play Forza so I am on a mission.
I expected this video to be 10 years old not 2 months. Man this brings back memories my God take me back.
I think this was OUTSTANDING!! You're approach was completely logical and it worked! I'm so happy you were able to save it!
I’ve been enjoying your videos for a while now. I know this video is older but I just used your method and brought a blades system back to life! Thanks so much and keep up the awesome videos.
Great video, and very detailed! I'd add a tip: you can use kapton tape to keep those tiny resistors and capacitors in place while reflowing the CPU and the GPU. If someone lingers the heat gun too much on a particular region, and one of those becomes loose, the repair becomes much more difficult.
Just want to let you know i like your approach on tackling projects like this. Im not OCD but it does help to be this way with these consoles I have made many mistakes along the way not realizing my execution was doing more harm than good. I have been watching your channel for awhile and find paying attention to detail goes along way. I do have along way to go and alot to learn, but I am enjoying the journey. Please keep making videos like these maybe i can have some of this OCD, I think OCD is not bad.
I like so so much your repairs...you're very meticulous in these repairs! Keep the good work! Merry Xmas!!
I never really comment on any video but I had to do it with this one…
I’ve been waiting for someone to do something exactly like this! Thank You!
i been looking for video like this for 20 years you knocked it out of the park nice job!
Your videos are awesome. The detail and tips you include set you far apart from similar channels.