FAQ: Xbox 360 Error Codes Explained, If you have an error code, read this! Options

[bluefalcon]

I Believe that E76 is a network error code. I had this Error and plugged the network cable in after 2 days of failed booting it worked. You also replugged everything in and it worked. Hope someone is saved the 2 days of frustration if they get the same error.

[Kabessudo]

Someone have any ideia how to fix a E68(Hard Drive Failure) error?

[Bruinsfany2k]

Someone have any ideia how to fix a E68(Hard Drive Failure) error?

Try removing the hard drive and putting it back on, thats what i did, if that does not work try contacting mircosoft.

[mp3boy]

I just got a premium 360 which the owner says has been freezing mid-game & has got steadily worse over the past few months.

I switched it on and it has 3 red lights, error code 0103 (definitely that, not 0102). Has anyone seen an 0103 before?

[Agent TygerClaw]

i had error 0102 i just fixed it today i used a alcohol swap and wiped the lense it worked just fine so try that hope it helps.

[dougMod]

how can you tell what error you have? My screen went to a checkerboard and then now it does not display a picture at all. is there any way to see the error?

[C_Ripper]

how can you tell what error you have? My screen went to a checkerboard and then now it does not display a picture at all. is there any way to see the error?

That's what mine does as well. It's an E71 (I actually saw the error message once). I'm waiting to see if there is a fix for it somewhere down the line. Currently, my results when powering on the system seem to go in phases. Sometimes it turns on fine, but will crash when I try to play games. Then It'll turn on and freeze with the checkerboard during the initial startup animation. The third thing it does is nothing at all (no sound or video). There is no pattern to the different results. It randomly does all three different things, but I've only ever seen the E71 displayed 1 time.

[Albo]

What temperature do I set the Hot air gun at?

[seanzgt]

Has anyone had further problems with their xbox after using the heat gun method? I believe in the fix but I dont feel comfortable opening up my system in fear of screwing something up.

I think that Microsoft will more than likely extend the warranties for xbox's manufactured within a certain date. I know that they have already done systems made prior to Janruary 1st. Mine was manufactured March 2nd (bought April 7th) and Im just now having the code 102 failure. More than likely Microsoft will extend the warranty on systems made after Janruary 1st because of so many systems that have been breaking down and returned. They just dont want to do it because of the obvious money factor that its going to cause. But it will benefit them more and keep their customers more happy if they do just replace these broken systems. I think that it will just take some time before they do that, thats why I dont want to try voiding the warranty by opening it up. But who knows if they will ever do anything else.

I have thought about buying a new xbox then returning it but with my broken system inside. hahaha I think it will work, sometimes retailers scan the barcode on the xbox unit itself. In that case you just swap the stickers. Be careful though lol

[budzrgood]

Has anyone had further problems with their xbox after using the heat gun method? I believe in the fix but I dont feel comfortable opening up my system in fear of screwing something up.

I think that Microsoft will more than likely extend the warranties for xbox's manufactured within a certain date. I know that they have already done systems made prior to Janruary 1st. Mine was manufactured March 2nd (bought April 7th) and Im just now having the code 102 failure. More than likely Microsoft will extend the warranty on systems made after Janruary 1st because of so many systems that have been breaking down and returned. They just dont want to do it because of the obvious money factor that its going to cause. But it will benefit them more and keep their customers more happy if they do just replace these broken systems. I think that it will just take some time before they do that, thats why I dont want to try voiding the warranty by opening it up. But who knows if they will ever do anything else.

I have thought about buying a new xbox then returning it but with my broken system inside. hahaha I think it will work, sometimes retailers scan the barcode on the xbox unit itself. In that case you just swap the stickers. Be careful though lol

ya but when you pay 150 for repairs just to get another used console thats going to do the same, whats the purpose just do it your self and keep your money. i mean there's ppl on here talking about they are on the 4th console. i myself just sent mine in for free cause its a 2005 but i know they are not going to fix cause i did the firmware mod on it but try them first since its free if not ill do the heatgun method after it comes back.

[seanzgt]

ya but when you pay 150 for repairs just to get another used console thats going to do the same, whats the purpose just do it your self and keep your money. i mean there's ppl on here talking about they are on the 4th console. i myself just sent mine in for free cause its a 2005 but i know they are not going to fix cause i did the firmware mod on it but try them first since its free if not ill do the heatgun method after it comes back.

i never mentioned in my post that i was going to pay the $140, f*** that. thats half the damn price of the system itself. all i said was i dont want to open it up and use the heatgun method then microsoft decides to "extend warranties for consoles made from Janruary 2006, to April 1st" or whatever, then when i try to send my xbox in they refuse to fix it because its been tampered with. im just going to be patient and wait to see if they do decide to extend the warraties. if they dont, then ya i will be using the heatgun method.

[daghostmon]

how can you tell what error you have? My screen went to a checkerboard and then now it does not display a picture at all. is there any way to see the error?

Holy crap how do you have almost 3000 posts and not know how to search or read. Try the newbie section.

[a flute]

Hey, I need some help with this. I've got it mostly apart but the last two screws holding on the CPU heatsink are b0rked. (There's always one... first time I've seen two though.) I want to try the hot air gun method and maybe add some thermal paste but I can't do it if I can't get the sink off, since I can't get at the bottom of the board. I could probably just tear the screws out but it'd be difficult to find replacements, and the system simply won't run unless both sinks are secured very tight, so that's not really an option. So how can I get these screws out?
I have error 0102, wouldn't even show a picture or anything. I got it to work sporadically by wrapping it in a blanket and letting it nearly overheat. When I rebooted it started up and I could bugger around in the dashboard for a while before it overheated. Since then I've had some success getting it to boot but it always freezes after a few minutes. (Usually some nice checkerboard patterns. Tapping the CPU/GPU with my screwdriver doesn't do anything, but it does seem like a bad soldering job given the other symptoms.) After that it keeps showing error 0102 until I shake it around and such for a while.

Also I noticed if either sink isn't held in very very tight it crashes right away with code 0011. So I suspect 0011 doesn't mean overheating (they're still pretty cool to the touch) but rather loose heat sink. I can tell you right now it's not related to the DVD drive, hard drive or network as I've removed them all.

This post has been edited by a flute: Nov 9 2006, 11:15 AM

[G0t M4xx 21]

I got a strange mobo the other day, first time booting it up it went to 3 red lights, then after like three seconds it went to the section 4 only, but there was no video on the screen.

I turned it off and back on, this time it IMMEDIATELY went to the section 4, again no A/V.

Error code was 1033, not one I've seen.

Then, after that it booted fine and has run pretty good, but now it occasionally crashes or gives error E71 (secondary code 1013)

[Taglio]

Hi.

I too have a 360 with the 0102 error. I've been reading about the hot air gun repair and it got me thinking about how I used to test bad distributors for ic cracks by pouring ice water over it then attempting to start vehicle (use cold to close crack). Anyways I stuck the damn 360 in the freezer for 30 minutes. It booted up and all was well until I heard the fans wind up to maximum and then crash (heat expanded bad solder spot). I have to agree that the heat gun method to reconnect contacts is a great idea and approach. I'm gonna do it tomorrow. Thanks for your info X-S forum.


Taglio