So my Xbox took a shit!

[TR1ER]

Yup my 360 just went down to the red ring of death. now I've had it for about 6 years ran great till now. I just started getting on xbox live playing reach now this happens. so I was wondering can I buy a used one and slap the hdd on it? will my info still be there or do I get one of those new black ones and do that data cable thing I've been reading about?

Im no wizard at this shit any help please!!!!

[WVMojo]

The data cable is a waste of money...

Most cases with the red ring of death, Microsoft tells you to keep your HD...so the problem is hardware and not what's on the HD so you could buy a pre-owned one and just slap the HD on it.

If you go for a new Slim model, just get a Thumbdrive, plug it in and let the xbox format it...then you can copy all your files over to it and then put it on the new box...

[mister-x]

no clue... but here is a bump for help

[wormser]

my ps3 took a shit and i bought one of those duster cans and cleaned it out and it worked fine. i dont know if you have the same problem i did. i lose attention with long posts

[TR1ER]

The data cable is a waste of money...

Most cases with the red ring of death, Microsoft tells you to keep your HD...so the problem is hardware and not what's on the HD so you could buy a pre-owned one and just slap the HD on it.

If you go for a new Slim model, just get a Thumbdrive, plug it in and let the xbox format it...then you can copy all your files over to it and then put it on the new box...

Hmm so then I might just buy a pre-owned so just slap the old one on. will I be able to get on live like I would have on my old one?

@wormser dawg I went Nintendo on that ass and blow the dust out but still dont work.

[bluebikerboy1]

so when it took the shit did it at least have the common courtesty to wipe itself?

(sorry couldnt resist)

[thewyseone]

my xbox been making noise in the disc drive lately.as for slapping it in,not sure.can always try putting it in a xbox arcade.

[pig iron grenadier]

I've had the ring of death Not fun. But it also happened another time, and when I had moved my xbox the power cable got a bit loose, and caused it..it was just the plug. Make sure the power plug is snug in the xbox itself.

The Hard drive is removable and it will be fine. Mine always has been. Nothing wrong with it 99% of the time.

[Roshan]

Don't completely give up on it yet. It might not be the system. The RROD might also indicate a shit power supply. Take your xbox into a gamestop or something similar and ask if you could plug it in with a used power connector. If it works, just buy the used power connector and you'll save some cash. If it still doesn't work, then you're already there to buy another used system.

[TR1ER]

Don't completely give up on it yet. It might not be the system. The RROD might also indicate a shit power supply. Take your xbox into a gamestop or something similar and ask if you could plug it in with a used power connector. If it works, just buy the used power connector and you'll save some cash. If it still doesn't work, then you're already there to buy another used system.

Hmm my cord still lights up green might have to try that thanks guys!

[Python Viper]

So my Xbox took a shit!

Did you rub its nose in it? (I couldnt resist either)

Seriously though, I dont have an Xbox, but I hear the red ring of death is the worst ever. I hope you get it sorted out.

[Iron Guru]

Yup my 360 just went down to the red ring of death. now I've had it for about 6 years ran great till now. I just started getting on xbox live playing reach now this happens. so I was wondering can I buy a used one and slap the hdd on it? will my info still be there or do I get one of those new black ones and do that data cable thing I've been reading about?

Im no wizard at this shit any help please!!!!

I see you unfortunately have joined the masses who 360's have "took a shit". I have had this happen more times than I care for. I'm on my fourth right now, and I was so pissed about it that I wound up buying a PS3 just in case. I promised myself that if I have anymore problems, I'd be done with it. However, I hardly play my PS3 I just watch movies on it. I just feel more comfortable with my 360.

The data cable is a waste of money...

Most cases with the red ring of death, Microsoft tells you to keep your HD...so the problem is hardware and not what's on the HD so you could buy a pre-owned one and just slap the HD on it.

If you go for a new Slim model, just get a Thumbdrive, plug it in and let the xbox format it...then you can copy all your files over to it and then put it on the new box...

I got the data cable at Target for $5 on clearance but, I haven't used it yet.

Hmm so then I might just buy a pre-owned so just slap the old one on. will I be able to get on live like I would have on my old one?

@wormser dawg I went Nintendo on that ass and blow the dust out but still dont work.

Yep you just get you another fat 360 and put your HD on it. I sort of did this, but at the time I bought a new 360 arcade (fat) just after they started releasing the slimmer models.

my xbox been making noise in the disc drive lately.as for slapping it in,not sure.can always try putting it in a xbox arcade.

That's usually a sign that your 360 might "take a shit" soon. Don't worry about it though. Unless you or someone you know can fix it, just play with until it croaks. Then again it might be alright and your just noticing it more for some reason.

[TR1ER]

I see you unfortunately have joined the masses who 360's have "took a shit". I have had this happen more times than I care for. I'm on my fourth right now, and I was so pissed about it that I wound up buying a PS3 just in case. I promised myself that if I have anymore problems, I'd be done with it. However, I hardly play my PS3 I just watch movies on it. I just feel more comfortable with my 360.



I got the data cable at Target for $5 on clearance but, I haven't used it yet.



Yep you just get you another fat 360 and put your HD on it. I sort of did this, but at the time I bought a new 360 arcade (fat) just after they started releasing the slimmer models.



That's usually a sign that your 360 might "take a shit" soon. Don't worry about it though. Unless you or someone you know can fix it, just play with until it croaks. Then again it might be alright and your just noticing it more for some reason.

Yeah I rubbed its face in it still does not work lol.

Same here Guru I have a PS3 came with my TV when I got it. don't like it much like you I only use it for movies. I might just go and cop a used one for now. hell I got 6 years out of it I guess thats good. kids want the black one with that kenect crap. guess I'll wait and see.

[SVT_COBRA]

Ive had mine for two years, it will red ring occasionally and work again in 10 minutes. But it is EXTREMELY picky about what it will read/play.

[TR1ER]

YEAH got another Xbox best part just traded some game I don't play for it!

[Ixz72]

If you are buying the same xbox as what you had (the white old style) then you can just slap on your old hard drive and everything will be once again hunky dory.

But if you are buying the new Xbox slim then you need the data transfer cable. The slim has a different hard drive.

[TR1ER]

Yes sir got the white one and slapped the old hd on and back online again!!!! loves me some halo reach.... Gamer tag TR1ER just sayen.

[Royal Zarak]

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