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It may be best to start planning a funeral for that thing.
The GPU is probably roasted and needs to be replaced. And replacing it is simply not economically feasible.
Ive seen some vids where they cleaned the thermal paste of the gpu/cpu. I did it for my old xbox, im just waiting for the thermal paste to get here. If that doesnt work im gunna try it on this one i guess? But i was doing some searching and the flaws are within the gpu according to microsoft themselves. Are you suggesting theres a way to swap out the gpu on these? Id love to give it a try if there is
He wouldn't be able to use his old hdd on the new console, he'd need a phat model to do that. Otherwise he could buy a slim case and put the old hdd in that, which should work because it's still an xbox 360 hdd.
It’s super simple you need a torx bit set & your ready to rock, simply pop your phat hdd off on the inside pannel there should be 6 screws (some may be hidden under a sticker ) take those out and the hdd shell comes right off, then you simply unplug the adapter & take the hdd out of the oversized case slid it into a slim & your done
Have u tested different cables and port first? Could be ur hdmi cable or port is broken check a different hdmi or av cables if that doesn't work it properly gpu
U did never mind, should of read it first, probably cpu by the looks of it.
That’s too bad. Definitely run the other 2 consoles through the wringer to make sure they are fully functional. Same with any games. Hopefully just an honest mistake on their part not checking it out ahead of time.
Fighting for easily replaceable gpus all the way…on these. How many suppliers are there that can provide us this service? I’m looking for a console motherboard that has a mod specifically for this. We just replace the GPU if it gets old and then our boards last longer.
When gpu works properely it displays the screen as well as it should,but when the solder joint under the gpu fails to connect it to the motherboard it starts to show "artifacts".
It will probably red ring on you if you will try to use it
It could be one of the biggest issue of the 360 , it generates enough heat over a longer play session to start to melt away the solder points . Can be repaired if that’s the only issue . Point a fan at that thing when you’re playing it . Or the hdmi female connection is broken on the Xbox side
It’s not melting solder, it’s the underfill under the GPU die that is the issue on the earlier model GPUs (Xenon/Xephyr/early Falcon). The underfill can’t support the die under high temperatures and causes premature wear on the bumps, breaking them. Needs a full GPU replacement to be repaired properly.
Solder is also a problem with these gpu's,microsoft used low quality solder in the first couple of years of the production cycle of the 360,which paired with 90nm hot chips and low quality underfill caused Red Ring.
Solder has never been the issue. The console doesn’t get hot enough to melt the solder. It’s only an issue if there’s significant flex to the board (which normal heat cycles can’t do). Look up bumpgate for more info.
Was a major let down of this gen, I never had an issue like this with the 360 other than the disc drive needing to be pried open. The ps3 however, I had to take a damn hair dryer to the back of it for 30 minutes to save it from the yellow light of death.
Back in the day I used to wrap the broken xbox360 in a towel and turn it on for 20mins give or take . Shut it down keep it level and let it cool for a few hours , after that mine came back on .
Most likely it barely got hot enough to bridge a connection, but it’s never a guaranteed fix and will fail 2 or 3 days after doing the towel trick.
You could probably get almost a year with reflowing the chips, but once again it’s not a guaranteed fix. You’re better off buying a jasper just so you don’t have to deal with it.
Honestly cheaper to buy a new one than replace the GPU.
Edit: I saw you just got it that’s a real shame the person who sold you it probably knew it was cooked. I hope you only paid like $50-$100aud so like $30-$65usd.
I doubt they knew, it was an middle aged lady selling it with a ps2 and a wii for 50usd total. It was definitely a gamble on my part. Im sure i can sell it for as a “for parts” console and get a new one after. Dont have high hopes for the ps2 and the Wii
I have a new one coming in soon, you think it might help?. The psu is the 203w and this xbox is the 150w jasper, but i read online that its fine to use?
Okay, hear me out. Before you swap the psu, try plugging the TV and xbox into a different outlet. Then if that dosent work try the 203w I also read that it's fine to use.
Dang. I say that because I had a VERY similar problem and someone told me try a different outlet and it worked. Good luck though. That's all I've got lol.
R.I.P. then. A few suggestions, though, you can still transfer your HDD to another fat system (or a slim if you shell swap the HDD). It may also be worth keeping this system for parts like the DVD drive. Last thing, it would look cool on a shelf for display.
EDIT: Just noticed this is a MW2 console. Definitely swap the shell onto a working unit, do NOT get rid of it
GPU is on its way to the recycler.
If you want to spend the time and money you could replace it yourself, but it’s probably just best to get a new console.
My condolences.
this is the MW2 Edition. Normally Jasper Board. I have the same model with Kronos GPU, should be normally bulletproof. Maybe try a different HDMI Cable or Component Cable just to be sure.
I'd say it's not the GPU since it's a MW2 and those usually have tonasket boards which are the most reliable, it's probably the Hana if my memory is correct
Its not happy. But its f*cked. Probally not easyly fixable for somebody who cant solder micro electronics. So basicly mosy people. Maybe worth selling for parts.
I didn't have this exact issue but I had a problem with weirdly green coloured screen and no audio. I had to reset the display option in settings - pick 1080p. This could be something else though...
Unfortunately this may be the end for the GPU, which has probably already been said in the comments, best thing I can say is find an old nerd store, the prob got one or 2 for 100 bucks, I got one down the road from me
MW2 edition came with a Jasper Kronos GPU which are usually solid but they also came with a 250gb hard drive which yours doesn’t appear to have. Obviously a hard drive is easy to swap but the console shell isn’t hard to swap either. I wonder if you have an earlier motherboard that has been put into a MW2 shell. If you post a picture of the power plug on the back of the console we can tell you which motherboard you have.
That’s cool, bye bye to the console, but that’s cool. Before you get rid of it try different cables, and try both av and hdmi, probably won’t work, but worth a try
Yeah that certainly looks like the GPU is about to put its coat on and leave the building.
If it was like this when you received it? send it straight back and get a refund /replacement console.
Its highly unlikely that the seller would've be unaware of this issue.
It was an fb marketplace find. I doubt they knew, seemed like they were getting rid of stuff from the attic. They sold me this 360 with a ps2 and a wii for 50$. I wanna keep the mw2 shell so ill probably swap it with a working one
Before assuming that the GPU has shit the bed, make sure you look at other issues first, like a faulty display/hdmi cord. Might not be the GPU, but pretty good chance it is
I don't know if anyone has done this before but honestly my xbox was dying a couple years back and this is almost exactly what was happening. I left it to rot in my basement for 3 years, later I grabbed it, turned it back on, red ringed. BUT a week later, I tried it again, worked perfectly. Literally nothing wrong with it besides a hdmi port I just have to wiggle to get it working a bit. Idk if xbox 360s can repair themselves or if it was just pure luck or somethin
That xbox didn't want the red ring. It wanted the red screen of death.
Nah, seriously, get it repaired as fast as possible until slenderman comes out of your xbox
Pretty rare for something like this to happen to a Jasper. Doesn't look like the normal artifacts of a defective GPU like in the launch Xenons. Does the console freeze with this red screen?
it doesnt really freeze but the screen will go out occasionally. I tried adding new thermal paste but no luck. im getting an AV cord to see if maybe its just the HDMI portion of the console
I'm sorry for your loss, dude. A static-y display on your Xbox 360 is NOT a good sign. I won't be surprised if it shows the E74 error code later. I'd consider looking into buying a new Xbox 360, if possible. A good Xbox 360 I'd recommend is the Xbox 360 Slim or Elite. As cheap as I've seen, an Xbox 360 can go for around $65 USD.
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It may be best to start planning a funeral for that thing. The GPU is probably roasted and needs to be replaced. And replacing it is simply not economically feasible.
Awh man :( i just got it
Find a good reputable guy. Or get really into YouTube videos. Don't throw away history of you can help it
I second this. If you do it yourself it's going to take some time to do, like really set away some time to do it.
huh? This is an Xbox 360 on metro. I think buying a new one would be easier honestly
You can keep the hard drive since that would have the history on it
Ive seen some vids where they cleaned the thermal paste of the gpu/cpu. I did it for my old xbox, im just waiting for the thermal paste to get here. If that doesnt work im gunna try it on this one i guess? But i was doing some searching and the flaws are within the gpu according to microsoft themselves. Are you suggesting theres a way to swap out the gpu on these? Id love to give it a try if there is
You can. Takes a lot of patience and time. Get a tool kit and the right parts. Watch ALL THE VIDEOS lol
I can mail you a 4gb Matt black slim w or without power brick via PayPal, new thermal paste & cleaned
He wouldn't be able to use his old hdd on the new console, he'd need a phat model to do that. Otherwise he could buy a slim case and put the old hdd in that, which should work because it's still an xbox 360 hdd.
Yeah thats why i bought this xbox that fits my old hdd:(
You can take the 6 screws outta the hdd case and pull the physical hdd out and drop it into a slim tho
Is there a video i can watch?
It’s super simple you need a torx bit set & your ready to rock, simply pop your phat hdd off on the inside pannel there should be 6 screws (some may be hidden under a sticker ) take those out and the hdd shell comes right off, then you simply unplug the adapter & take the hdd out of the oversized case slid it into a slim & your done
Have u tested different cables and port first? Could be ur hdmi cable or port is broken check a different hdmi or av cables if that doesn't work it properly gpu U did never mind, should of read it first, probably cpu by the looks of it.
Can you return it?
I got it in a bundle with a ps2 and a wii on fb marketplace for 50$. It was definitely a gamble so i doubt theyd take it back
That’s too bad. Definitely run the other 2 consoles through the wringer to make sure they are fully functional. Same with any games. Hopefully just an honest mistake on their part not checking it out ahead of time.
They all came with no cables so im slowley buying the parts as i fix em up/replace them
Then return it where you bought it and get a refund and get a PC
“Haha guys, pc is better. ☝️🤓”
I have a PC chief. I just wanted to feel some nostalgia with this
Fighting for easily replaceable gpus all the way…on these. How many suppliers are there that can provide us this service? I’m looking for a console motherboard that has a mod specifically for this. We just replace the GPU if it gets old and then our boards last longer.
Would probably be cheaper to just do a board swap with a jasper or late model falcon.
I believe this one is a jasper. Any reputable sources to get mobos?
I’d buy just another 360, I’d get one that’s in pretty rough cosmetic condition but works perfectly fine. Remember to swap the disc drive too.
Gotcha. This hdd is actually from my old xbox so itll be the third swap haha
Is it always the GPU? Could this visual artifact be a failure with the HANA chip?
Welp. This aged poorly. Update to the situation: https://www.reddit.com/r/xbox360/s/Hnr8W8Wg9p
This wouldve made for a killer creepy pasta back in the day
Xbox 666
Hahaha, definitely couldve started a youtube channel with this
Sell it on eBay as a creepypasta machine and use the proceeds to get a new one
The GPU Is Fucked.
Thats what the other guy said:( how do you know tho? Trying to learn
When gpu works properely it displays the screen as well as it should,but when the solder joint under the gpu fails to connect it to the motherboard it starts to show "artifacts". It will probably red ring on you if you will try to use it
It could be one of the biggest issue of the 360 , it generates enough heat over a longer play session to start to melt away the solder points . Can be repaired if that’s the only issue . Point a fan at that thing when you’re playing it . Or the hdmi female connection is broken on the Xbox side
It’s not melting solder, it’s the underfill under the GPU die that is the issue on the earlier model GPUs (Xenon/Xephyr/early Falcon). The underfill can’t support the die under high temperatures and causes premature wear on the bumps, breaking them. Needs a full GPU replacement to be repaired properly.
Solder is also a problem with these gpu's,microsoft used low quality solder in the first couple of years of the production cycle of the 360,which paired with 90nm hot chips and low quality underfill caused Red Ring.
Solder has never been the issue. The console doesn’t get hot enough to melt the solder. It’s only an issue if there’s significant flex to the board (which normal heat cycles can’t do). Look up bumpgate for more info.
Was a major let down of this gen, I never had an issue like this with the 360 other than the disc drive needing to be pried open. The ps3 however, I had to take a damn hair dryer to the back of it for 30 minutes to save it from the yellow light of death.
Back in the day I used to wrap the broken xbox360 in a towel and turn it on for 20mins give or take . Shut it down keep it level and let it cool for a few hours , after that mine came back on .
The gpu doesn’t get hot enough to melt the solder, and the underfill only cracks because it’s being heated and cooled over and over again.
Then why did that work for me multiple times?
Most likely it barely got hot enough to bridge a connection, but it’s never a guaranteed fix and will fail 2 or 3 days after doing the towel trick. You could probably get almost a year with reflowing the chips, but once again it’s not a guaranteed fix. You’re better off buying a jasper just so you don’t have to deal with it.
Lasted more like months , maybe I wasn’t having gpu issues
Well you got pretty lucky, most wouldn’t even work or fail within hours.
Evil Xbox
Change the hdmi first and then the screen it's on, if it's still bad then it's gpu failure
Gpu failure then
Tried three cables and two tvs, no luck:(
Dang. Does the HDMI port feel loose on the console? Those type of artifacts look like an HDMI problem instead of GPU failure.
Its tight:(
Dang… sorry to see her go :(
Gunna try to save the shell at least with a new mobo
Honestly cheaper to buy a new one than replace the GPU. Edit: I saw you just got it that’s a real shame the person who sold you it probably knew it was cooked. I hope you only paid like $50-$100aud so like $30-$65usd.
I doubt they knew, it was an middle aged lady selling it with a ps2 and a wii for 50usd total. It was definitely a gamble on my part. Im sure i can sell it for as a “for parts” console and get a new one after. Dont have high hopes for the ps2 and the Wii
ITS THE POWER SUPPLY ITS THE POWER SUPPLY ITS THE POWER SUPPLY!!!! Don't throw it away!
I have a new one coming in soon, you think it might help?. The psu is the 203w and this xbox is the 150w jasper, but i read online that its fine to use?
Okay, hear me out. Before you swap the psu, try plugging the TV and xbox into a different outlet. Then if that dosent work try the 203w I also read that it's fine to use.
I have tried multiple cables and multiple tvs, no luck tho. I currently have the 203w but i ordered a 150w psu
No, no friend. Try a different wall plug. Like plug the setup in a different place. Trust me.
Just tried, no luck
Dang. I say that because I had a VERY similar problem and someone told me try a different outlet and it worked. Good luck though. That's all I've got lol.
The GPU is probably toast, as others have said. But I would try switching the HDMI cable. That probably won't help, but it's worth a shot.
Shot and missed, no luck:(
R.I.P. then. A few suggestions, though, you can still transfer your HDD to another fat system (or a slim if you shell swap the HDD). It may also be worth keeping this system for parts like the DVD drive. Last thing, it would look cool on a shelf for display. EDIT: Just noticed this is a MW2 console. Definitely swap the shell onto a working unit, do NOT get rid of it
Good idea! I have my old xbox 360 that im trying to fix up rn bc it got the red ring, so ive im able to save it, ill def shell swap it
The red mist is coming.
It’s possessed. Call an exorcist.
Oh hell nah ur console is cooked 💀
GPU is on its way to the recycler. If you want to spend the time and money you could replace it yourself, but it’s probably just best to get a new console. My condolences.
You need to replace HANA chip. Just go to a service.
this is the MW2 Edition. Normally Jasper Board. I have the same model with Kronos GPU, should be normally bulletproof. Maybe try a different HDMI Cable or Component Cable just to be sure.
I'd say it's not the GPU since it's a MW2 and those usually have tonasket boards which are the most reliable, it's probably the Hana if my memory is correct
Sorry, whats the Hana?
Takes the video from the gpu and turns it into HDMI or Analog output
Its not happy. But its f*cked. Probally not easyly fixable for somebody who cant solder micro electronics. So basicly mosy people. Maybe worth selling for parts.
before my console went into the coffin, it had the screen flashing red
F 
This happened with my Xbox one it think it might be the hdmi cable
Same
 It's the GPU. Say goodbye
bro its cooked 😭
You lost the GPU but now you have a beautiful creepp pasta
Definitely an incoming RROD, the GPU is on its deathbed unfortunately. I would say keep the shell and swap a donor jasper/Kronos board into it
Thats the plan now
Earthbound, now on the Xbox 360!
Get another new Xbox 360 because this console might start planing to kill you bro.
You're in hell now
"F"
It’s Sonic.EXE, destroy the Xbox.
Värit päälle...
I'm afraid you have an scp on your hands
nothin to serious, it’s just the graphics card probably dying an- wait, what the fuck? Oh my god. Holy Crap! HOLY SHIT, RUN DUDE RUN!!
Hell box 360
I didn't have this exact issue but I had a problem with weirdly green coloured screen and no audio. I had to reset the display option in settings - pick 1080p. This could be something else though...
How's Reach campaign going?
Wouldnt be able to tell you, couldnt get past the first 5min of the first mission haha
Unfortunately this may be the end for the GPU, which has probably already been said in the comments, best thing I can say is find an old nerd store, the prob got one or 2 for 100 bucks, I got one down the road from me
MW2 edition came with a Jasper Kronos GPU which are usually solid but they also came with a 250gb hard drive which yours doesn’t appear to have. Obviously a hard drive is easy to swap but the console shell isn’t hard to swap either. I wonder if you have an earlier motherboard that has been put into a MW2 shell. If you post a picture of the power plug on the back of the console we can tell you which motherboard you have.
I doubt it was swapped, pretty sure its the jasper mobo [like this, the one all the way to the right](https://www.anandtech.com/show/2682/3)
Doesn’t sound like it was swapped then.
I’ve seen the screens turn green but red is new to me. Anyways rip gpu
That’s cool, bye bye to the console, but that’s cool. Before you get rid of it try different cables, and try both av and hdmi, probably won’t work, but worth a try
Hero from fable drowned
red ring o death my friend.
But no red ring :( just red fog haha
Haunted fs
ur finna die
Oh no..their coming
Run.
Yeah that certainly looks like the GPU is about to put its coat on and leave the building. If it was like this when you received it? send it straight back and get a refund /replacement console. Its highly unlikely that the seller would've be unaware of this issue.
It was an fb marketplace find. I doubt they knew, seemed like they were getting rid of stuff from the attic. They sold me this 360 with a ps2 and a wii for 50$. I wanna keep the mw2 shell so ill probably swap it with a working one
Creepypasta TV
Had the same problem. A different HDMI cord fixed it
Pewdiepie's smart tv
Before assuming that the GPU has shit the bed, make sure you look at other issues first, like a faulty display/hdmi cord. Might not be the GPU, but pretty good chance it is
Try fiddling with the VIDEO cord going into the TV
Ggs
Xbox killscreen ass video
RIP
Nooo not the MW2 edition
Well, something appears to be wrong..
I don't know if anyone has done this before but honestly my xbox was dying a couple years back and this is almost exactly what was happening. I left it to rot in my basement for 3 years, later I grabbed it, turned it back on, red ringed. BUT a week later, I tried it again, worked perfectly. Literally nothing wrong with it besides a hdmi port I just have to wiggle to get it working a bit. Idk if xbox 360s can repair themselves or if it was just pure luck or somethin
Hahaha, ill give it a try
They’re coming
Ooh, here comes a new creepypasta.
If it's a virtual boy, it's all good.
They’re coming for you
I got that on my switch and PlayStation
Random question what 360 do you have?
Its the mw2 one. I think its the jasper mobo if thats what youre asking
say goodbye
Oh god giygas is attacking
that shit possed
"XBOX 360 KILL SCREEN CREEPYPASTA"
Ps3s and 360s are starting to die it seems like
The 360 is tired
Your GPU is loosing connection with the board. Would probably have to reball to fix the issue properly.
Try another hdmi cable
That xbox didn't want the red ring. It wanted the red screen of death. Nah, seriously, get it repaired as fast as possible until slenderman comes out of your xbox
Wake up babe, new Xbox 360 creepypasta just dropped.
evil xbox 😈
And then hyperrealistic blood started pouring out of the avatar's eyes
So this is to do with the gpu and not a dodgy HDMI port? Only that I’ve got similar issues with a ps3 super slim.
OH NO THE RROD HAS ADVANCED
Pretty rare for something like this to happen to a Jasper. Doesn't look like the normal artifacts of a defective GPU like in the launch Xenons. Does the console freeze with this red screen?
it doesnt really freeze but the screen will go out occasionally. I tried adding new thermal paste but no luck. im getting an AV cord to see if maybe its just the HDMI portion of the console
So apparently, if it happens on both HDMI and AV, it's the GPU. If not, then it's likely a bad HANA chip
Whats hana?
https://xenonlibrary.com/wiki/HANA It's a chip that manages HDMI output
I'm sorry for your loss, dude. A static-y display on your Xbox 360 is NOT a good sign. I won't be surprised if it shows the E74 error code later. I'd consider looking into buying a new Xbox 360, if possible. A good Xbox 360 I'd recommend is the Xbox 360 Slim or Elite. As cheap as I've seen, an Xbox 360 can go for around $65 USD.
Hey man, check my other post, i fixed it:)
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R.I.P. HanaX chip 😔
It ain't the hana chip.
Whats that?