Hardware Xbox HDMI output is scrambled

[Bobbyloujo]

My Xbox doesn't seems to like HDMI cables anymore. It used to play just fine with HDMI. Now when I try to use an HDMI cable, I get this:

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That's the dashboard. I've tried navigating to the display settings and changing them but no matter what setting I choose I still get a scrambled image. It still works just fine with the composite AV cable. It's a zephyr Xbox (white disc tray instead of silver) so I don't think it's an over heating issue. I haven't even used it much lately. I'm hoping it's just a handshake issue that can be fixed. I tried on a different TV to no avail as well as with a different cable.

Help please?

 

[DinohScene]

HANA chip is fried.

Better get a new 360 or use the AV cable.

 

[Bobbyloujo]

Seriously? That really sucks. It looks like crap with the composite cable.

 

[DinohScene]

Yep.

You could try and reflow the HANA chip and stick a small heatsink on it (if it works again)

But I don't think it'll work for long.


New 360 (or second hand Jasper from late 09 begin 2010) is the best option.
Since you got a Zephyr and those are known to RRoD.

 

[Fudge]

Composite looks good if you only play on a phat TV

 

[DinohScene]

Composite looks good if you only play on a phat TV

Don't make fun of my 4:3 phatty telie );

It still looks quite amazing on a CRT tbh.

 

[Armadillo]

Composite sucks even on a crt. RGB scart all the way if I have to go SD.

 

[Fudge]

Composite looks good if you only play on a phat TV

Don't make fun of my 4:3 phatty telie );

It still looks quite amazing on a CRT tbh.

I play on a phat TV, never used HDMI at my house so I think I'm used to it!

 

[DinohScene]

I have no need for upgrading to HD at this moment.
It's nice and all but my telie still works fine.

The only input it has is a Scart plug

 

[Bobbyloujo]

I was wrong, it's actually a Falcon Xbox and not a Zephyr. Guess it doesn't matter now though lol.

 

[DinohScene]

Falcon is still questionable.
It's more RRoD proof then a Xenon/Zephyr ofcourse.


I'd still get a replacement or a temporary fix (reflow)

 

[raulpica]

If HANA's screwed, expect an E74 error soon.

 

[Bobbyloujo]

It's still under warranty for E74 so I'm gonna send it in to get it fixed. Maybe if I get a job this summer and I have some money to throw around I'll sell this old model and buy a newer one.

 

[DinohScene]

If it's still under warranty then they'd likely replace it with a 360 Slim.
I say go for it.

 

[Bobbyloujo]

Dude, seriously? I thought they just fixed the one you have. I'd much rather have a Slim.

 

[DinohScene]

They replaced under warranty old Xboxes with Xenon/Zephyr 360's back in 05/06.

So it's likely that if you send a under warranty Phatty that they'll replace it with a Slim.

Motherboard related is likely.
They can't simply replace a part on a Mobo ;p

DVD related probably not.
They swap out the DVD drive and send it back is what I think.


They did replace the non compatible XGD3 360's (with the 13xxx update) with Slims.

I say just go for it and try.
You'll never know ;]
Oh!
Take your harddrive off and KEEP IT AT HOME!
You can unscrew the HDD enclosure and fit it in the Slim if they send a 4GB version.

 

[Bobbyloujo]

Thanks for the info! And I don't even have an HDD xD I've been meaning to get one... haha.

 

[DinohScene]

Then you should have no trouble sending it ;p

I'd say take the risk and post the results.
I'm also quite interested in what MS does to your console.

 

[Devin]

I wouldn't bet on it though. They'll most likely ship him out a normal Phat 360. ;0

 

[Joe88]

If it's still under warranty then they'd likely replace it with a 360 Slim.
I say go for it.

my cousin just sent his phat in a few months ago and they sent a phat one back again

afaik they arnt replacing them with slims back unless you sent a slim in

but send it in anyway, might get one now