The Xbox 360 towel fix.

So I had a RrOD 360, and I was planning on calling today, so last night I grabbed a couple towels, and tried the trick.

To my surprise it WORKED!

I'm wondering how long it will last and if I can do it multiple times? I dont want to have it break in 3 months leaving me 360-less for Halo 3 and Mass Effect.

what is this trick I've heard so much about

what is this trick I've heard so much about

madcapper248

This: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppKb9Gfbea4

I presonally,will probably just turn it in to get a sure, long lasting fix.

But I might try it.

I'm wondering how long it will last and if I can do it multiple times? I dont want to have it break in 3 months leaving me 360-less for Halo 3 and Mass Effect.

TMallory2482

Not long. You should probably still send it in now so you'll have it back in time for the fall titles.

Well I cant just send it in if it's working....unless theres a way to GIVE it the RrOD?

Maybe try wrapping it up and turning it on til it overheats? I dont know...

I cant just sent in a working 360TMallory2482

dont worry about it , it will get the 3rlod again sooner or later , theres a major solution for it and people tried it , but its useless now with the new warranty so play normally till you get your lights of death , after that send it the towel trick dont last long as most of people said.

Should I try wrapping it back up and turning it on, and leaving it on til it get RrOD'd?

Or just wait? I fear that if I wait and it bricks again in August/September i'll miss a couple big games.

I'm sorry to say, but I don't think these are viable solutions. The towel trick could easily mess other things up that arn't covered in your warrenty, and it's probably never a good idea to hit electronics.Goosestophe

I don't mean hit them like your laying down the smackdown on its candy a$$ but i meant a slight tap lie with one hand and just loud enough to hear the system "vibrate" (theres no term I know of thats better than that) a little. I mean the system is "broke" so you might as well try it. It worked for me and a friend.