It has happened twice on power up, but powering off/on at mains has
fixed it.

I assume its about to die, so I've put a repair request in to MS, as
the  3 years warranty is up on 23/9.

So, a few questions...

- Is it likely to keep RROD-ing , or will MS say its not faulty and
charge me?

-  I'm still awaiting an email with a  return label. Will I need to
box it up myself, or will I be sent a box?

- What is the turn around time at the moment?


- Should I buy a PS3 slim to kkep me going in the meantime ? ;-)

thanks

Blonkster


-- 

'What we have here is a failure to communicate'

In article , Blonks says...

> So, a few questions...
> 
> - Is it likely to keep RROD-ing , or will MS say its not faulty and
> charge me?
> 
Yes it will, chances are they won't even test it.

> -  I'm still awaiting an email with a  return label. Will I need to
> box it up myself, or will I be sent a box?
> 
Box it up yourself.

> - What is the turn around time at the moment?
> 
Was 8 days from collection to delivery the last one I did.

> - Should I buy a PS3 slim to kkep me going in the meantime ? ;-)
> 
Try buying a life if you can't cope without a console for a couple of 
weeks.


-- 
Conor
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looking good either. - Scott Adams

Blonks wrote:
> 
> It has happened twice on power up, but powering off/on at mains has
> fixed it.
> 
> I assume its about to die, so I've put a repair request in to MS, as
> the  3 years warranty is up on 23/9.
> 
> So, a few questions...
> 
> - Is it likely to keep RROD-ing , or will MS say its not faulty and
> charge me?
> 
> -  I'm still awaiting an email with a  return label. Will I need to
> box it up myself, or will I be sent a box?
> 
> - What is the turn around time at the moment?
> 
> 
> - Should I buy a PS3 slim to kkep me going in the meantime ? ;-)
> 
> thanks
> 
> Blonkster
> 
> 

Check what the secondary error code is. Use the guide near the bottom of...

http://www.llamma.com/xbox360/repair/Xbox-360-error-codes.htm

My last RROD was caused by a faulty power brick and there was nothing 
wrong with the 360. Proved by swapping the power brick to another 
working 360 which promptly went RROD as well.

Some other RROD errors are also simple fixes. However if it's in 
warranty then you might as well send it to MS to be replaced/refurbed.

You will be send a box. Turn around is about 8 days I believe. No you 
shouldn't buy a PS3.

"jochta"  wrote in message 
news:4a9aeb8d$0$19077$756cc95@unlimited.newshosting.com...

>
> Check what the secondary error code is. Use the guide near the bottom 
> of...
>
> http://www.llamma.com/xbox360/repair/Xbox-360-error-codes.htm
>
> My last RROD was caused by a faulty power brick and there was nothing 
> wrong with the 360. Proved by swapping the power brick to another working 
> 360 which promptly went RROD as well.
>
> Some other RROD errors are also simple fixes. However if it's in warranty 
> then you might as well send it to MS to be replaced/refurbed.
>
> You will be send a box. Turn around is about 8 days I believe. No you 
> shouldn't buy a PS3.


They dont send boxes anymore

Bri

brian.hopkinson wrote:
> "jochta"  wrote in message 
> news:4a9aeb8d$0$19077$756cc95@unlimited.newshosting.com...
> 
>> Check what the secondary error code is. Use the guide near the bottom 
>> of...
>>
>> http://www.llamma.com/xbox360/repair/Xbox-360-error-codes.htm
>>
>> My last RROD was caused by a faulty power brick and there was nothing 
>> wrong with the 360. Proved by swapping the power brick to another working 
>> 360 which promptly went RROD as well.
>>
>> Some other RROD errors are also simple fixes. However if it's in warranty 
>> then you might as well send it to MS to be replaced/refurbed.
>>
>> You will be send a box. Turn around is about 8 days I believe. No you 
>> shouldn't buy a PS3.
> 
> 
> They dont send boxes anymore
> 
> Bri 
> 
> 
What a bloody depressing end to another shite Bank Holiday. I hope 
you're pleased with yourself.

On Sun, 30 Aug 2009 17:01:22 +0100, Conor  wrote:

>In article , Blonks says...
>
>> So, a few questions...
>> 
>> - Is it likely to keep RROD-ing , or will MS say its not faulty and
>> charge me?
>> 
>Yes it will, chances are they won't even test it.
>
>> -  I'm still awaiting an email with a  return label. Will I need to
>> box it up myself, or will I be sent a box?
>> 
>Box it up yourself.
>
>> - What is the turn around time at the moment?
>> 
>Was 8 days from collection to delivery the last one I did.
>
>> - Should I buy a PS3 slim to kkep me going in the meantime ? ;-)
>> 
>Try buying a life if you can't cope without a console for a couple of 
>weeks.


Thanks.

I guess you missed the smiley on the end of the post.  I'll be buying
a PS3 for other reasons.

Blonkster


-- 

'What we have here is a failure to communicate'

>Check what the secondary error code is. Use the guide near the bottom of...
>
>http://www.llamma.com/xbox360/repair/Xbox-360-error-codes.htm
>
>My last RROD was caused by a faulty power brick and there was nothing 
>wrong with the 360. Proved by swapping the power brick to another 
>working 360 which promptly went RROD as well.
>
>Some other RROD errors are also simple fixes. However if it's in 
>warranty then you might as well send it to MS to be replaced/refurbed.
>
>You will be send a box. Turn around is about 8 days I believe. No you 
>shouldn't buy a PS3.


Thanks, a bit late now , as its securely wrapped in jiffy bags in a
box and covered in tape!

Why should I not buy a PS3 then, seems like as good a time as any ? No
flames / fanbois please...

Blonks


-- 

'What we have here is a failure to communicate'

Blonks wrote:
>> Check what the secondary error code is. Use the guide near the bottom of...
>>
>> http://www.llamma.com/xbox360/repair/Xbox-360-error-codes.htm
>>
>> My last RROD was caused by a faulty power brick and there was nothing 
>> wrong with the 360. Proved by swapping the power brick to another 
>> working 360 which promptly went RROD as well.
>>
>> Some other RROD errors are also simple fixes. However if it's in 
>> warranty then you might as well send it to MS to be replaced/refurbed.
>>
>> You will be send a box. Turn around is about 8 days I believe. No you 
>> shouldn't buy a PS3.
> 
> 
> Thanks, a bit late now , as its securely wrapped in jiffy bags in a
> box and covered in tape!
> 
> Why should I not buy a PS3 then, seems like as good a time as any ? No
> flames / fanbois please...
> 
> Blonks
> 
> 
Japz killz whalez

"Blonks"  wrote in message 
news:uo1l95pokdnl31597ad6mjl5th491qmjnn@4ax.com...
>
>
> It has happened twice on power up, but powering off/on at mains has
> fixed it.
>
> I assume its about to die, so I've put a repair request in to MS, as
> the  3 years warranty is up on 23/9.
>
> So, a few questions...
>
> - Is it likely to keep RROD-ing , or will MS say its not faulty and
> charge me?


I sent mine back claiming ring of death and it didn't have one, only one red 
light showing and it was repaired and returned no problem.  Let them know 
it's intermittant just in case.


>
> -  I'm still awaiting an email with a  return label. Will I need to
> box it up myself, or will I be sent a box?
>

You'll need to box it yourself



> - What is the turn around time at the moment?
>


8 days for me


>
> - Should I buy a PS3 slim to kkep me going in the meantime ? ;-)
>
> thanks
>

Yes