Score, I got an XBox 360 for $20.

[Miga]

So, my friend's had his XBox 360 (Halo 3 edition) for a long time, about three years. It never RRoD'd once, until yesterday. It started freaking out, showing various signs of being broken (blue screen, 3-ring RRoD, and just not showing any picture at all.) So, he went out and bought another one, and said that he'd give me his "non-functioning" one for $20. So, I accepted, seeing as how I could probably tinker around inside the thing and fix it. He even threw in a wireless controller and all the wires needed for free. So, as soon as I got home, I plugged it in to see the problem for myself. It turned on, then stopped working after the XBox logo, about a minute or two after it (sometimes it can't even get past the boot screen.) Then, every time I tried to turn it on, RRoD, 3 LED. So, I tried the simplest things first. I unplugged everything, dusted everything off, cleaned the contacts off, and tried it again. It started to work yet again, and I've been using it for about an hour now, no crashes or RRoD's.

So, I just basically got a $20, Halo 3 Edition XBox 360. Hells yes.
Ninjaedit: I just realized this should probably be in Games. Oh well, it can be moved if needed.

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[SeventhSandwich]

If it RROD's again if you can locate the heatsinks inside if it, just resolder them back on to the board.

[Miga]

If it RROD's again if you can locate the heatsinks inside if it, just resolder them back on to the board.

That's what I was gonna do, get to the motherboard, replace the thermal dye, do the average RRoD fix, but so far, there seems like no need to do so. It's been very stable so far.

[GenaralSkar]

He's an idiot if he just bought a new one when he could have just sent it in to get fixed.

[Niven]

Follow this guide to fix it.

You have 3 options:
1. If you have a warranty, send it in and get it repaired/replaced.
2. Buy a new Xbox 360
3. Fix it yourself.

If you pick the third option, then there are some steps you need to follow. But first, NEVER USE THE TOWEL/PENNY/ETC TRICK! EVER! That is the number 1 cause of irreparable Xboxs.

Ok then, now you need to check the error code of your Xbox. Because you have 3 rings, you have a general hardware error. To find out the specific problem, you have to find the code. To find the code, the ring should light up with 1-4 segments. If it's 4 lights, it's a 0. 1 means 1. 2=2. 3=3. Hold down the "Sync" button and press the eject button. Write down the first number. Still holding the sync button, press the eject button again. write down the second number. Find out the 3rd and 4th numbers the same way. After you have your 4 digit code, find it on this list and see what your problem is. Now google how to fix your problem and follow the instructions. Remember, get the right tools and be patient.

As an example, my Xbox got an error code 0102. To fix this, you have to do the x-clamp fix. I followed it carefully and to the letter, and now my xbox is up and running for just about $10.

1 segment (Bottom right) is repairable in most cases.
2 segments means that it overheated. Turn it off, wait an hour or so, it'll work like new.
3 segments, like I said, is a general hardware failure and can mean quite a few things
4 segments means that your AV cable is unplugged. Plug it in.
Use this link to take apart 360: http://www.acidmods.com/forum/index.php/topic,32902.0.html
this is the fix: http://www.acidmods.com/forum/index.php?topic=33083.0

Thar ya go.

[Miga]

He's an idiot if he just bought a new one when he could have just sent it in to get fixed.

Actually, he did go out and buy a new one. His warranty was expired, and he'd rather have a new system rather than a refurb.

[Ethan]

Pics of the case please :)

[Miga]

Pics of the case please :)

If you can accept phone-quality pictures.

[Ethan]

If you can accept phone-quality pictures.

Yase.

[Miga]

Fullsize: Image 1 Image 2 Image 3

Also, take note about how old my TV is. My better TV broke and I had to use my brothers 1990's TV.

Edit: added an extra picture so you can see the side better.

[Skip]

I'll give you fifty bucks for it.

[Ethan]

May I suggest to leave more room on the left side for air circulation, especially after RROD?
Also, I'll add you :P

EDIT: Added, "Gamorar".
Also, nice 2nd photo. Very lovey design.

[Miga]

I'll give you fifty bucks for it.

Hell no. This is my only XBox 360. I'm keeping it.

[Skip]

Hell no. This is my only XBox 360. I'm keeping it.

Clearly I'm not, but what would you do if I gave you $1000 for it?
Random strange curiosity.

[Miga]

May I suggest to leave more room on the left side for air circulation, especially after RROD?
Also, I'll add you :P

I wish I could, but I have no other place I can really put this thing. Also, go ahead and add me, whoever wants to.

Clearly I'm not, but what would you do if I gave you $1000 for it?
Random strange curiosity.

Hells yes.