Author Topic: RED RING (Read 1338 times)

Madrun Badrun · « **on:** October 18, 2008, 12:47:06 PM »

So I turned on my launch 360 today and got the red ring, turn it off and now it works just fine. It has done this once before a few years ago. Anyways anything I can do to prevent it from really crapping out?

y2kev · « **Reply #1 on:** October 18, 2008, 12:48:12 PM »

No, it's dying. Mine did the same thing last summer.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #2 on:** October 18, 2008, 12:49:14 PM »

What a coincidence. Two days ago my 360 red ring'd as well.

I did the towel trick and it was fine, but I called for a coffin just in case. I'd say that's the best way right there, call and tell em yours red ringed and they'll express a coffin to you right quick.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #3 on:** October 18, 2008, 12:50:58 PM »

Mines out of warranty. I got it at launch. So how much is it to fix it now?

bork · « **Reply #4 on:** October 18, 2008, 12:53:04 PM »

My 360, bought in summer 2007 to replace my launch model RRoD system, has been acting up lately. Freezes every once in a while (although this seems to be only when I play Halo 3 with originalz) and last night started stuttering while playing Soul Calibur IV.

So today I went and picked up an Arcade unit for 20,000 yen and will be selling off my Core system tomorrow. Runs quieter and has HDMI to boot...I just hope it's not a lemon.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #5 on:** October 18, 2008, 12:53:57 PM »

Quote from: Father_Mike on October 18, 2008, 12:50:58 PM

Mines out of warranty. I got it at launch. So how much is it to fix it now?

All warranties are extended 3 years in the case of a red ring.

edit: My unit was out of warranty back in May and they are still sending me a coffin.

Kestastrophe · « **Reply #6 on:** October 18, 2008, 01:04:02 PM »

My old launch 360 used to red ring temporarily from time to time, but it never fully red ringed. I ended up getting Error 74 last August.

Bocsius · « **Reply #7 on:** October 18, 2008, 03:10:02 PM »

Yeah, a day one launch system is covered until November 22.

Embrace the red ring. Love the red ring.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #8 on:** October 19, 2008, 06:16:08 PM »

She's dead now

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #9 on:** October 19, 2008, 06:23:46 PM »

There are different red rings, one isnt fatal, one is.

Hitler Stole My Potato · « **Reply #10 on:** October 19, 2008, 06:34:38 PM »

That sucks dude.

I have to rev up my current 360 like a lawnmower by cycling the power a few times to get things warmed up. Periodically I'll get a red ring during the procedure but I've always been able to get rid of it by cycling the power again.

Ridiculous build quality on these fuckers.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #11 on:** October 19, 2008, 06:49:52 PM »

Quote from: MrAngryFace on October 19, 2008, 06:23:46 PM

There are different red rings, one isnt fatal, one is.

It's the three red rings and it won't even turn on now.

Also FUCKING MICROSOFT SUPPORT SERVICE. 1800-4my-xbox doesn't work now. I've used that number before even though I'm Canadian. Now it doesn't work. So I registering it online. Nope. For some reason it won't accept the serial number on the xbox. So i try using their email service. Nope. "We're sorry but there was a problem processing your email support request.
For assistance with your repair order, please contact" the other two things i just tried.

FUCK YOU!

There is another number but it costs money to use. Fuck them.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #12 on:** October 19, 2008, 07:05:07 PM »

Ok that phone call better not have cost more than $5.

One thing see couldn't tell me for what ever reason, once i get this replacement xbox, do i have another 3 years on red ring warranty?

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #13 on:** October 19, 2008, 07:07:48 PM »

get a ps3!

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #14 on:** October 19, 2008, 07:08:57 PM »

I would. Just to spite them.

Hitler Stole My Potato · « **Reply #15 on:** October 19, 2008, 07:14:57 PM »

My PS3 is broke. Just sent it to Sony for repairs.

consoles this generation

Bildi · « **Reply #16 on:** October 19, 2008, 07:21:17 PM »

Shit, evilborian 360's are dropping like flies. I feel your pain dude.

Don't get a PS3, it'll only add to the pain.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #17 on:** October 20, 2008, 06:06:46 AM »

I hope my ps3 doesnt die, it has hardware backward compat

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #18 on:** October 20, 2008, 08:13:10 PM »

ggggrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr they said they would email me prepaid ups labels to send it back. never happened. fuck microsoft customer support.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #19 on:** October 31, 2008, 05:09:56 PM »

I'm on the phone with them again for the third fucking time because they haven't emailed me the prepaid labels to send it back to yet. fuck them.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #20 on:** October 31, 2008, 05:23:15 PM »

still on hold!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #21 on:** October 31, 2008, 05:35:44 PM »

still on fucking holdlfko g9[]\n =9u8hygiou gtyu tviuyf 9oy

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #22 on:** October 31, 2008, 05:36:54 PM »

with one billion Indians you'd think Microsoft could hire at least one to fix my shit.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #23 on:** October 31, 2008, 05:49:58 PM »

Ok after 45 min on a fucking long distance line I hung up. So try to email them again and get this

Email Support Error
We're sorry but there was a problem processing your email support request.
For assistance with your repair order, please contact our call center at:

1-800-4MY-XBOX

International (direct dial to U.S.): 425-635-7180

Does some one know of a place where I can complain about this because this is absolute bull shit.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #24 on:** October 31, 2008, 05:51:01 PM »

Here, apparently.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #25 on:** October 31, 2008, 05:52:26 PM »

I knew that was coming. Seriously MAF give me Bills number so I can tell him what a shity support service he is running, or use to run.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #26 on:** October 31, 2008, 06:15:51 PM »

On the flip side, Microsoft just got my system so I should get it back in 2 weeks or something.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #27 on:** November 01, 2008, 01:36:11 PM »

one the phone again. :'( :'( :'( :'(

bud · « **Reply #28 on:** November 01, 2008, 01:40:15 PM »

my old ps2, which i bought in 2002, is still working.

sony

microsoft

borys

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #29 on:** November 01, 2008, 01:55:40 PM »

This is the first console that's ever broke on me.

Ok finally got them to send me a coffin instead of having to get the shipping label in the mail.

Also I keep asking if I get 3 more years of red ring warranty after they repair my xbox but they don't understand the question. Does the warranty reset or am I fucked if this happens again?

Jansen · « **Reply #30 on:** November 01, 2008, 03:16:14 PM »

you're fucked unless you buy the extended warranty from them after the repair. since you're at the tail end of the 3 years warranty once they repair the console it'll get a shitty 90 day warranty.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #31 on:** November 01, 2008, 05:12:22 PM »

That sucks.

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