[SonicLink]

http://360diyrepairs.myfastforum.org/about81.html

Theres my problem and what not... =\ I need to figure this out quickly as I wont have it to play otherwise...

Post here if you can help.

[JT133]

Your error code's 0020 and you've done the X-Clamp fix right?

I've had 2 0020's to date, I could fix one; but not the other.

Okay, my recommendations are as follows:

1. Make sure you only used a small (but not too small) amount of thermal compound paste.
2. Disconnect fans and turn on for 30 minutes - allowing it to "bake".
3. While still extremely hot, tighten the screws very tight, but whatever you do, don't make them so tight that you end up breaking it.
4. Allow to cool naturally, so don't put it in the fridge or outside, and then - after around 30 minutes, or when it's cold (room temperature) test it. Hopefully at this stage it'll work.

If not continue with steps;

5. Time for the penny fix, see YouTube for details: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asTDsKLVexA

6. Heat Gun fix time; I'll see how you get on with the other things I suggested before even thinking of recommending this...

Good luck!

[SonicLink]

Originally Posted by JT133

Your error code's 0020 and you've done the X-Clamp fix right?

I've had 2 0020's to date, I could fix one; but not the other.

Okay, my recommendations are as follows:

1. Make sure you only used a small (but not too small) amount of thermal compound paste.
2. Disconnect fans and turn on for 30 minutes - allowing it to "bake".
3. While still extremely hot, tighten the screws very tight, but whatever you do, don't make them so tight that you end up breaking it.
4. Allow to cool naturally, so don't put it in the fridge or outside, and then - after around 30 minutes, or when it's cold (room temperature) test it. Hopefully at this stage it'll work.

If not continue with steps;

5. Time for the penny fix, see YouTube for details: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asTDsKLVexA

6. Heat Gun fix time; I'll see how you get on with the other things I suggested before even thinking of recommending this...

Good luck!

Back again, I figured out the problem for the 0020 but now I have 0001 should I still do the penny fix? Oh and is it a bad thing if I don't have those white pads on the chips on the underside of the Motherboard?

[JT133]

0001 is a power supply error

Most 360's don't have white pads on the underside; that's why people do the penny trick, or the rubber trick. I'd still go ahead and do it - it won't hurt. It can only help.

Here's a list of codes:

0001 power supply problem
0002 Network Interface problem
0003 Power problem could be the PSU could be the GPU/CPU, somehow the console isn't getting clean power from the power supply.
0010 There is a problem with the Southbridge Chip usually dealing with how it connects to the mainboard (cold solder joint/bridged solder joints)
0011 CPU over heating - If you are receiving this error after disassembling your console make sure to all 8 of the heatsinc screws are tightened securely to the board/heatsink holes.
0012 GPU over heating
0013 RAM over heating
0020 (Not yet known, possibly overheating)
0021 This can be caused by two completely different things either:
A. DVD Drive Time out - Can be caused by problems with a firmware flash. This is also speculated to sometime be caused by a problem with the southbridge chipset on the motherboard based on how it connects to the DVD drive.
B. GPU error, generally caused by a poor connection to the mainboard (cold solder joints/bridged solder joints) See error 102 for more information
0022 CPU error, generally caused by a poor connection to the mainboard (cold solder joints/bridged solder joints). This can also be triggered by an error with the TSOP.
0023 (not yet known)
0030 Problem with temperature control
0031 (not yet known)
0032 (not yet known)
0033 (not yet known)
0100 (not yet known)
0101 (not yet known)
0102 Error in the "Digital Backbone" (CPU/GPU/RAM), this is usually caused by a cold solder joint between the GPU and the mainboard.
There are two theories to fixing this one deals with the "X" clamps that hold down the chips. The other involves re-Heating the chips. DO NOT attempt either of these if your console is still under warranty. If your console is still under warranty return it to the store where it was purchased or call MS to have it replaced.[/list]0103 GPU Error this is usually caused by bridged solder points where the GPU connects to the mainboard. see error 0102 for more detailed information
0110 Ram error, this is caused by a cold or bridged solder joint on one of the Ram chips.
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0200 (not yet known)
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1000 Kernel can't be launched/signature in NAND Flash chip is broken! It could be possible after bad update. http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?sho...p;#entry4156375 This might also be caused by a bad SATA cable.
1001 DVD Drive Error, either incorrect firmware or DVD Time out.
1002 DVD Drive Error, likely a firmware error, drive can eject, read, and write under windows but errors on console, replacing original firmware should fix issue.
1003 Hard Drive Error... It could be a problem with the Hard Drive itself or a problem with the internal connection to the hard drive, Try removing the hard drive and playing without it
1010 Hard Drive Error, Can be caused buy a corrupt or missing eProm. See also E68 above
1011 (not yet known)
1012 (not yet known)
1013 (not yet known) possibly a dashboard update error
1020 (not yet known)
1021 (not yet known)
1022 There is high chance it's a scaler chip problem (the "ANA" or "HANA" chip near the AV cable connection) it can also be caused by a faulty AV cable so check that first. In some cases it is a problem with the GPU and may be repairable by doing the x-clamp replacement (see error 0102)
1023 DVD drive not connected, connect DVD drive to boot
1030 This error deals with the Ethernet port's controller chip, a dead chip may not cause the error but removing the Ethernet controller chip does, it may also be caused by other Ethernet related problems.
1031 (not yet known)
1032 (not yet known)
1033 it could be cpu/gpu related or it could be psu related, not much info is known for sure.
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1444 and up There is no "4" in the error codes four lights is a "0" go back and check your code again.