Now if your like me you got a broken 360 that gets the red ring of death, best solution to fix this issue is to get the following parts from the list im making required to fix this issue, now if your a DIY modder then you need no help, if you have fixed computers before and have an idea how these parts work then you wont have any issues since this is just like fixing a heating issue with desktop computers. heres the required list that I got that solved my issues,, but most other customers may have different eyes on what parts to get, but from experience and low cost effect. first if you have to fix your 360 anyways its a no brainer to replace your case with this case, next is getting your memory heatsinks just like in certain Desktop Servers that require fans. Next are the special screws to screw your cleaned heatsinks that are detached from your CPU and GPU (Central Processing Unit and Graphical Processing Unit).
Detailed Fix.
Screws:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00130AIQM/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00
If you have the HDMI version these screws go perfect with this case, I have had no issues with these screws, just make sure you tighten enough to make sure your compound sticks to units, but not too tight which can damage the board and cause harm to your heatsink screw holes.. and youl be fine. the Metal casing that your using to place all components back together doesnt push your circuit board into the bottom so it just sits in place. Although other customers prefer the flat head screws which do the exact same concept but without bulged tips. FYI you should buy the screws seperatly, since most companies will have parts missing in bundles. This case comes with the tools you need to open the basic hardware like the unlocking tool.
Thermal Replacement Pads:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004CJM9OA/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i01
Same as origninal Microcrap pads but newer and holds heat better and also helps your motherboard from pushing in the future to metal casing. these go underneath the board of your memory chips.
T- Tools:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FIXXBA/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00
If your willing to go all the way in the HDD and DVD drive. Etc. than this set of t-tools is a must have and worked perfect for me, just make sure you use the right ones and dont do what others do and be rough with these, since they are small and like any other tools out there you will break them, these work perfect and have a complete set.
Memory Heatsinks:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003WGLSNW/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i03
Obviously everyone should know what these are, same concept as your CPU and GPU heatsinks but for your memory chips soldered on the board. now the chip thats beside your heatsink and underneath the copper area, you will have to bend just alittle bit in the copper area which wont harm the unit its only a conductor, so no worries. then youll be able to place your heatsink on that chip. to make it easier to move, there are t screws on the silver part that loosens it to make easier movement.
Replacement Fan:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000H1V56U/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i04
this isnt required but its to replace your microcrap existing fans and give you the wow factor that blends in perfect with the case lights. easy to install. now if you have any wires on the case lights that break and dont know how to solder, just get a hot gluegun and glue the copper wiring back to the silver area where it broke out and youll be set.
Now, some may disagree, but from working with 360s for awhle, under no circumstances do what some tell you to do and overheat the motherboard when you fix the the red ring of death, the whole point is to prevent the heating not make it worse, you could damage your system further beyond repair, that is silly to do.
Now, if you have issues with the dvd drive clear part, just make sure the magnet is in place of it youll get it from your existing cover obviously. and the HDD, its best to replace the case or take the HDD apart and youll notice its nothing more than a conversion wire to convert a laptop HDD to 360. wont harm your HDD and will read fine in this case, which I do not fully understand why others have issues there, which is easy to understand. I did not clip the case together yet, since it will be easier to take apart later to flash my dvd drive and add more mods to the systm.
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