RRoD Strikes Modeps

[commOdog]

Welcome to the club, line forms to the left.

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Please no spitting or shouting while in line.

 

[holden j caufield]

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: holden j caufield
what's the deal with buying it at costco? Mine was just received at the repair center. How long a wait is it from there? I'm going to get myself an elite at costco if it's just a walk in and exchange for a new one policy.

That it is

Is this till eternity? I thought costco changed their return policy because guys with Pentium3's
would go in and return for a core2 duo

 

[herkulease]

Originally posted by: holden j caufield

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: holden j caufield
what's the deal with buying it at costco? Mine was just received at the repair center. How long a wait is it from there? I'm going to get myself an elite at costco if it's just a walk in and exchange for a new one policy.

That it is

Is this till eternity? I thought costco changed their return policy because guys with Pentium3's
would go in and return for a core2 duo

they changed the computer policy from eternity for computers(I tbelive it was 1 year) to 3 months for Pcs awhile ago.

last year they changed that some things are now only 3 months also. Tvs. cameras, ipods. But not game consoles and such. Even if they change it eventually. You're grandfathered with old return policy.

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: herkulease

Originally posted by: holden j caufield

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: holden j caufield
what's the deal with buying it at costco? Mine was just received at the repair center. How long a wait is it from there? I'm going to get myself an elite at costco if it's just a walk in and exchange for a new one policy.

That it is

Is this till eternity? I thought costco changed their return policy because guys with Pentium3's
would go in and return for a core2 duo

they changed the computer policy from eternity for computers(I tbelive it was 1 year) to 3 months for Pcs awhile ago.

last year they changed that some things are now only 3 months also. Tvs. cameras, ipods. But not game consoles and such. Even if they change it eventually. You're grandfathered with old return policy.

Yup. It's not something I would abuse (i.e. I would NOT return my 360 to Costco to get a new one just because they added HDMI or something like that, and I would NOT return my 360 to Costco if it dies after a reasonably long life). But the policy is there. And as I understand it, Costco just makes their suppliers refund them for the returns anyway, so it's Microsoft that ends up with the Xbox back.

 

[indamixx99]

Originally posted by: Modeps
Hopefully, I'll get an HDMI 360 back instead.

Hah.. good luck with that one. Got my 3rd unit back 2 weeks ago and it's a Zephyr unit with a larger heat sink I believe. I also heard they're making falcon motherboards minus the HDMI port as well - which is something you might get if you sent in your power supply.

 

[Modeps]

Originally posted by: indamixx99

Originally posted by: Modeps
Hopefully, I'll get an HDMI 360 back instead.

Hah.. good luck with that one. Got my 3rd unit back 2 weeks ago and it's a Zephyr unit with a larger heat sink I believe. I also heard they're making falcon motherboards minus the HDMI port as well - which is something you might get if you sent in your power supply.

I wouldnt mind that, actually I may prefer that. HDMI is not a requirement at this point. I'm using VGA + Optical for my setup. If I were to go HDMI, I'd have to find another way of getting audio to my receiver (that does not support HDMI)

 

[shingletingle]

Originally posted by: Modeps

Originally posted by: indamixx99

Originally posted by: Modeps
Hopefully, I'll get an HDMI 360 back instead.

Hah.. good luck with that one. Got my 3rd unit back 2 weeks ago and it's a Zephyr unit with a larger heat sink I believe. I also heard they're making falcon motherboards minus the HDMI port as well - which is something you might get if you sent in your power supply.

I wouldnt mind that, actually I may prefer that. HDMI is not a requirement at this point. I'm using VGA + Optical for my setup. If I were to go HDMI, I'd have to find another way of getting audio to my receiver (that does not support HDMI)

You can get audio through optical even if you have an HDMI-equipped 360.

 

[Modeps]

Originally posted by: shingletingle

Originally posted by: Modeps

Originally posted by: indamixx99

Originally posted by: Modeps
Hopefully, I'll get an HDMI 360 back instead.

Hah.. good luck with that one. Got my 3rd unit back 2 weeks ago and it's a Zephyr unit with a larger heat sink I believe. I also heard they're making falcon motherboards minus the HDMI port as well - which is something you might get if you sent in your power supply.

I wouldnt mind that, actually I may prefer that. HDMI is not a requirement at this point. I'm using VGA + Optical for my setup. If I were to go HDMI, I'd have to find another way of getting audio to my receiver (that does not support HDMI)

You can get audio through optical even if you have an HDMI-equipped 360.

Don't you need some adapter to get optical out?

 

[Xavier434]

Originally posted by: Baked

Originally posted by: Xavier434
5th replacement? Man, I feel for you. I have heard about all of the 360 issues, but I still don't know one person outside of the internet who has had to replace one yet. I think MS has it out for you.

Jinx!

Noo!!!! Don't say that.

 

[pennylane]

Originally posted by: Modeps

Originally posted by: shingletingle

Originally posted by: Modeps

Originally posted by: indamixx99

Originally posted by: Modeps
Hopefully, I'll get an HDMI 360 back instead.

Hah.. good luck with that one. Got my 3rd unit back 2 weeks ago and it's a Zephyr unit with a larger heat sink I believe. I also heard they're making falcon motherboards minus the HDMI port as well - which is something you might get if you sent in your power supply.

I wouldnt mind that, actually I may prefer that. HDMI is not a requirement at this point. I'm using VGA + Optical for my setup. If I were to go HDMI, I'd have to find another way of getting audio to my receiver (that does not support HDMI)

You can get audio through optical even if you have an HDMI-equipped 360.

Don't you need some adapter to get optical out?

Nope.

There's a fixable problem involving the 360 resetting every time you change inputs on the TV while leaving the 360 on (i.e., you pause the game and you switch from the 360 to cable tv and then switch back). You have to cut a wire. You can read about that here.

 

[Modeps]

Originally posted by: fanerman91

Originally posted by: Modeps

Originally posted by: shingletingle

Originally posted by: Modeps

Originally posted by: indamixx99

Originally posted by: Modeps
Hopefully, I'll get an HDMI 360 back instead.

Hah.. good luck with that one. Got my 3rd unit back 2 weeks ago and it's a Zephyr unit with a larger heat sink I believe. I also heard they're making falcon motherboards minus the HDMI port as well - which is something you might get if you sent in your power supply.

I wouldnt mind that, actually I may prefer that. HDMI is not a requirement at this point. I'm using VGA + Optical for my setup. If I were to go HDMI, I'd have to find another way of getting audio to my receiver (that does not support HDMI)

You can get audio through optical even if you have an HDMI-equipped 360.

Don't you need some adapter to get optical out?

Nope.

There's a fixable problem involving the 360 resetting every time you change inputs on the TV while leaving the 360 on (i.e., you pause the game and you switch from the 360 to cable tv and then switch back). You have to cut a wire. You can read about that here.

So your answer is actually yes, not nope. You're showing a hack to make your own adapter... I'd rather not deal with that.

 

[pennylane]

Originally posted by: Modeps

Originally posted by: fanerman91

Originally posted by: Modeps

Originally posted by: shingletingle

Originally posted by: Modeps

Originally posted by: indamixx99

Originally posted by: Modeps
Hopefully, I'll get an HDMI 360 back instead.

Hah.. good luck with that one. Got my 3rd unit back 2 weeks ago and it's a Zephyr unit with a larger heat sink I believe. I also heard they're making falcon motherboards minus the HDMI port as well - which is something you might get if you sent in your power supply.

I wouldnt mind that, actually I may prefer that. HDMI is not a requirement at this point. I'm using VGA + Optical for my setup. If I were to go HDMI, I'd have to find another way of getting audio to my receiver (that does not support HDMI)

You can get audio through optical even if you have an HDMI-equipped 360.

Don't you need some adapter to get optical out?

Nope.

There's a fixable problem involving the 360 resetting every time you change inputs on the TV while leaving the 360 on (i.e., you pause the game and you switch from the 360 to cable tv and then switch back). You have to cut a wire. You can read about that here.

So your answer is actually yes, not nope. You're showing a hack to make your own adapter... I'd rather not deal with that.

Sigh. Semantics. Not going there. But whatever you want to think.

I'd rather not pay $50 for some overpriced official MS Seal of Approval HDMI Cable. That took me 10 minutes to do. The 2nd step is optional and took 10 seconds to do.

 

[commOdog]

I had to call them today because i got an email last night saying they never got my console even though i called them yesterday morning and they said they received it and everything was fine and still processing.

Anyway, got an actual person who seemed to care and she gave me her direct phone number and extension to call back.
She assumed my case ( my 3rd rrod ) and said she would handle it personally so i'm taking a wait and see attitude.

I did have to send in my psu so i'm hoping i get a newer model, but could care less about hdmi

 

[Oyeve]

I'm on my third. It was giving me massive disc read errors so I bought an MS refurb from here so when it does RROD I have another 360 to use. Funny thing is the disc read errors have stopped completely about 4 days before I bought the other one.

 

[purbeast0]

Originally posted by: commOdog
I had to call them today because i got an email last night saying they never got my console even though i called them yesterday morning and they said they received it and everything was fine and still processing.

Anyway, got an actual person who seemed to care and she gave me her direct phone number and extension to call back.
She assumed my case ( my 3rd rrod ) and said she would handle it personally so i'm taking a wait and see attitude.

I did have to send in my psu so i'm hoping i get a newer model, but could care less about hdmi

was her name Lisa?

 

[commOdog]

Originally posted by: purbeast0

Originally posted by: commOdog
I had to call them today because i got an email last night saying they never got my console even though i called them yesterday morning and they said they received it and everything was fine and still processing.

Anyway, got an actual person who seemed to care and she gave me her direct phone number and extension to call back.
She assumed my case ( my 3rd rrod ) and said she would handle it personally so i'm taking a wait and see attitude.

I did have to send in my psu so i'm hoping i get a newer model, but could care less about hdmi

was her name Lisa?

no debra

 

[holden j caufield]

what is the deal with xbox repair. On xbox.com I checked the status and on Wed morning it says my device has been shipped to customer with a tracking number. It's Friday and UPS says the invoice has been created but nothing has been shipped. Xbox customer service says the same thing it hasn't been shipped out. Is this the norm?

 

[Modeps]

I got the idea from Consumerist to email "billg@microsoft.com" with my Xbox360 issues, in hopes to at least get confirmation that I'd be receiving the Falcon chipset or even better a NEW model Xbox360. I got a call from MS Customer Service, from somewhere in the Central Time Zone, who said that he'd be "personally taking over my account" and keep me informed about everything. I asked if I could get a new 360 to replace mine... No. I asked if I could at least be assured that I would get the Falcon chipsed this time... No, he cant be sure.

I then asked for compensation in terms of all the time I have been without the 360, when I was still paying for Xbox Live Gold. I'd be getting a 1 month prepaid card (like everyone else that gets their unit sent in for repair) but "they actually aren't even legally obligated to refund anything."

That may be the case, but you shouldn't be telling the client that. Basically, all this dude was doing was paying me lip service. I'm tired of bullshit. I'm tired of shoddy hardware.

 

[oznerol]

Originally posted by: Modeps
I got the idea from Consumerist to email "billg@microsoft.com" with my Xbox360 issues, in hopes to at least get confirmation that I'd be receiving the Falcon chipset or even better a NEW model Xbox360. I got a call from MS Customer Service, from somewhere in the Central Time Zone, who said that he'd be "personally taking over my account" and keep me informed about everything. I asked if I could get a new 360 to replace mine... No. I asked if I could at least be assured that I would get the Falcon chipsed this time... No, he cant be sure.

I then asked for compensation in terms of all the time I have been without the 360, when I was still paying for Xbox Live Gold. I'd be getting a 1 month prepaid card (like everyone else that gets their unit sent in for repair) but "they actually aren't even legally obligated to refund anything."

That may be the case, but you shouldn't be telling the client that. Basically, all this dude was doing was paying me lip service. I'm tired of bullshit. I'm tired of shoddy hardware.

wah

 

[Muadib]

Damn. I saw the RRoD for the first time last week, but it went away after I removed the power cord. Do you think I should send it in anyway, or should I wait to see if it happens again?

 

[Modeps]

Originally posted by: ducci
wah

You know what? You are correct. All I'm doing is whining. I have no reason to be irritated... I mean, it is perfectly acceptable to have to send your console in repair 4 times in 2.5 years. I forgot all those times that I sent my PS1 and PS2 in for repair.

Originally posted by: Muadib
Damn. I saw the RRoD for the first time last week, but it went away after I removed the power cord. Do you think I should send it in anyway, or should I wait to see if it happens again?

I'd probably send it in if you haven't already as long as it was the actual RRoD (THREE quadrants flashing, not all 4)

 

[Dacalo]

Originally posted by: Modeps

I'm tired of bullshit. I'm tired of shoddy hardware.

Took 5 RRoDs huh?

 

[Modeps]

Originally posted by: Dacalo

Originally posted by: Modeps

I'm tired of bullshit. I'm tired of shoddy hardware.

Took 5 RRoDs huh?

2 DVD failures, 1 RRoD, one "shipping" problem.

 

[Raduque]

I have never seen so many people on their "4th or 5th" xbox 360. I still have my launch day box and play it every day! I still leave it on sometimes for hours at a time paused!

Double Yew Tee Eff are you guys doing that is killing these consoles?

 

[blurredvision]

Originally posted by: Muadib
Damn. I saw the RRoD for the first time last week, but it went away after I removed the power cord.

Ya, same here. When I got the RROD the first time, I yanked the power cord out and the red lights went away! I've not gotten the RROD since.

Actually, now that I think about it, I've yet to plug it back in...






Sorry, I had to take the opening... :evil: