RGH Help

[godreborn]

so red is solid from the time i plug in the power supply, 'til the time it's unplugged. Green starts flashing about every 3 seconds when I press the power button.

ah, sounds like a power supply issue then.

 

[MikeTheKnight2016]

ah, sounds like a power supply issue then.

power supply issue? Meaning i just need to purchase a new power supply?

Can I google a MW3 XBOX power supply?

 

[godreborn]

no, just replace the fat brick that's plugged into the power. that's what's showing red, right? you need a specific one. they're bc, so you can use an older one, but older ones can't use a newer one iirc.

 

[CoolMe]

red dot of death is the equivalent to rrod on phats.

Well for slims, it can give a rdod if you have a faulty usb port (or any component) that may be causing a sgort in the system, blown fuses, and many other scenarios. Not necessarily heat related issues..

so red is solid from the time i plug in the power supply, 'til the time it's unplugged. Green starts flashing about every 3 seconds when I press the power button.

The power supply? You were talking before about both colors showing inside the system not the power supply, right?
The power supply will show red when it's not getting enough power, or is faulty itself.. Don't you have another one to test with?

 

[godreborn]

Well for slims, it can give a rdod if you have a faulty usb port (or any component) that may be causing a sgort in the system, blown fuses, and many other scenarios. Not necessarily heat related issues..

The power supply? You were talking before about both colors showing inside the system not the power supply, right?
The power supply will show red when it's not getting enough power, or is faulty itself.. Don't you have another one to test with?

rrod is not heat related. overheating is two red quadrants.

 

[MikeTheKnight2016]

it's not the power brick...it's this....see if this video helps

It's something inside the xbox maybe the glitch chip? IDK

https://drive.google.com/file/d/17Wxd4gAqw9NMVhGeavx-sIlrMxLgfGNO/view?usp=sharing

 

[godreborn]

not sure then, but I think it's glitch chip related. nothing inside a normal, phat system would flash or solid red.

 

[MikeTheKnight2016]

not sure then, but I think it's glitch chip related. nothing inside a normal, phat system would flash or solid red.

you recommended purchasing a new one....any US sellers on this site?

 

[godreborn]

possibly, but I'd troubleshoot some more with the excellent members on here. as for US sellers, I don't know.

 

[CoolMe]

Can I google a MW3 XBOX power supply?

You need to find one with similar voltage etc.

rrod is not heat related. overheating is two red quadrants.

I thought it showed 3 (for fats)?

 

[godreborn]

I would suggest you take the cover and shield off of the system. not very hard to do with a phat, then turn it on with the mobo exposed. you'll then be able to see what's flashing red.

 

[MikeTheKnight2016]

- will do...

What would next troubleshooting steps be?

 

[godreborn]

You need to find one with similar voltage etc.

I thought it showed 3 (for fats)?

nope, it's two red lights. 3 means it's too late pretty much.

 

[godreborn]

- will do...

What would next troubleshooting steps be?

read post 131. you'll be able to see what's flashing red. see if it's the glitch chip.

 

[MikeTheKnight2016]

You need to find one with similar voltage etc.

I thought it showed 3 (for fats)?

This is my current power supply

 

[MikeTheKnight2016]

I would suggest you take the cover and shield off of the system. not very hard to do with a phat, then turn it on with the mobo exposed. you'll then be able to see what's flashing red.

Looking for a youtube tutorial now

i've got about an hour

 

[godreborn]

the power supply won't fit into the socket of a phat if it's wrong. slims use the oval 8 power supply, which even the ps2, slim 3, 4, and 5 use. it's universal as I'm using one that was marked as ps2 with my ps4.

 

[godreborn]

Looking for a youtube tutorial now

i've got about an hour

you just have to pop off the grills, and the left and right part of the system are tabbed together. you do need a torx 8 or 10 forgot which to open up the screws (only take out the long ones). you don't have to remove the rf board, which is another screw gauge iirc. it's been years since I've opened a phat, so this is based on memory.

 

[CoolMe]

you do need a torx 8 or 10 forgot which to open up the screws (only take out the long ones). you don't have to remove the rf board, which is another screw gauge iirc. it's been years since I've opened a phat, so this is based on memory.

He needs some thin flat head screwdrivers to help in opening plastic parts holding the top cover..

which even the ps2, slim 3, 4, and 5 use. it's universal as I'm using one that was marked as ps2 with my ps4.

The power cable? Yes, PlayStation consoles use same ones.. Neat!

 

[godreborn]

He needs some thin flat head screwdrivers to help in opening plastic parts holding the top cover..

The power cable? Yes, PlayStation consoles use same ones.. Neat!

yeah, something to get into those holes. they make plastic devices for that and slims, because slims are similar.