Broken Xbox

motoxer4533 · 08-10-2005, 11:16 AM

2 days ago, my xbox quit working. Before it stopped working, it was very very loud, and i couldnt understand why. Also, if i closed the disc drive it would make a nasty grinding sound. Anywho, now, it will boot to the xbox screen with the big x, then freeze and it will go into overheat mode with an orange ring around the eject button. So, i can play game on it whatsoever. Any insight on why its doing this, and, is it salvagable?

O yeah, i bought it from a friend and he didnt tell me that he had opened it up, so it isnt under warranty, and as far as i can tell that he didnt mess it up.....

thanks!!!

Kalek · 08-18-2005, 11:12 PM

i bet me pushed somthing out of place or somthing, because it wouldnt do that for exactly no reason. but hrmmm i dont know what you can do about it sorry.

theillestg69 · 08-19-2005, 10:30 PM

Replace your HD. You said your DVD works and it sounds like an HD problem.

MichiyoYoshiku · 08-25-2005, 10:39 AM

Call XBOX Tech Support unless your Box is Modded

charles_scott · 09-26-2005, 10:08 AM

It is possible the rear fan was failing and then finaly failed, which would explain the noise....

intel rocks · 10-25-2005, 10:11 PM

if you live near a game stop, then you can trade it in for 25 bucks,even if it has been opened or modded.

thats Game Stop

there my favorite store of all time. there return polociy is the best i have ever seen!

Nitestick · 10-26-2005, 04:50 AM

i would say if your friend is a noob and he opened it, he may have been curious enough to lift the heatsinks and have a look. if the heatsinks have been lifted the thermal paste has to be removed and another paste reapplied.

08-10-2005, 11:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
motoxer4533 Try again! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 902	Broken Xbox 2 days ago, my xbox quit working. Before it stopped working, it was very very loud, and i couldnt understand why. Also, if i closed the disc drive it would make a nasty grinding sound. Anywho, now, it will boot to the xbox screen with the big x, then freeze and it will go into overheat mode with an orange ring around the eject button. So, i can play game on it whatsoever. Any insight on why its doing this, and, is it salvagable? O yeah, i bought it from a friend and he didnt tell me that he had opened it up, so it isnt under warranty, and as far as i can tell that he didnt mess it up..... thanks!!! __________________ Like Golf? Want to improve your game and overall fitness level? Head to The Perfect Balance Swing and Fitness System

09-26-2005, 10:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
charles_scott Wizard Techie Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,418	It is possible the rear fan was failing and then finaly failed, which would explain the noise.... __________________

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08-18-2005, 11:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kalek Newb Techie Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 31	i bet me pushed somthing out of place or somthing, because it wouldnt do that for exactly no reason. but hrmmm i dont know what you can do about it sorry.

08-19-2005, 10:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
theillestg69 Newb Techie Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 35	Replace your HD. You said your DVD works and it sounds like an HD problem.

08-25-2005, 10:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
MichiyoYoshiku True Techie Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 132	Call XBOX Tech Support unless your Box is Modded

10-25-2005, 10:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
intel rocks Newb Techie Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 22	if you live near a game stop, then you can trade it in for 25 bucks,even if it has been opened or modded. thats Game Stop there my favorite store of all time. there return polociy is the best i have ever seen!