rrod fix

[tamgunner]

hi guys ive read a few guys to repair the rrod and was wondering if i could use rubber washers instead of nylon as i cannot seem to find nylon washers anywhere in glasgow?

[smirnoff_rules]

i dont use plastic washers at all m8 u dont need too

[micpuk]

hi guys ive read a few guys to repair the rrod and was wondering if i could use rubber washers instead of nylon as i cannot seem to find nylon washers anywhere in glasgow?

You already have another thread open with the same question near enough?!

As in that thread, go but the Team Xecuter RROD repair chip from mrmodchips.com for ?4.99

You get everything you need in there.

[tamgunner]

so what should i use?

[tamgunner]

You already have another thread open with the same question near enough?!

As in that thread, go but the Team Xecuter RROD repair chip from mrmodchips.com for ?4.99

You get everything you need in there.

well its not the same question is it!

[micpuk]

well its not the same question is it!

Ha, so you've opened a thread asking about 5mm bolts and washers?

http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/f14/m5-bolts-washers-65871/

Then a thread asking about nylon washers and plastic alternatives? How is it not the same thread?

[tamgunner]

i need this sorted for tommorow so im not going to do what u suggested and order something online

[cgscott]

Use metal washers i usualy place 1 underneath motherboard then 2 on top of each screw. The nylons aren't bad but they do tend to shrink with the heat unlike metal washers.

I also drill through the bottom of the chassis and replace the thermal pads on the chips with new pads.

Don't get many failures at all.

You can also cut the grill where the fan is ensuring more air is sucked in. Thus cooling the system more but this can also cause build up of dust if not kept in a ventilated room.

All in all tam just go for metal washers.

[tamgunner]

thanks mate i thought they suggested nylon to stop the board shorting or something along those lines.

well that will save me a trip only thing i need to do is get two screws out that have damaged heads.

[tamgunner]

does it need to be m5 or can i get away with m4?

[tamgunner]

guys got a problem if taken off the heatsinks cleaned them up and put new heatsink compound on ive put the board on my desk connected the power and av lead switched it on got the 3 lights so ive left it until it gets to two then unplugged it from the mains let it cool for 30 mins switch it back on and still got the 3 lights? any ideas?

[cgscott]

guys got a problem if taken off the heatsinks cleaned them up and put new heatsink compound on ive put the board on my desk connected the power and av lead switched it on got the 3 lights so ive left it until it gets to two then unplugged it from the mains let it cool for 30 mins switch it back on and still got the 3 lights? any ideas?

Try loosen the screws a bit.
What repair method did you use?

How many washers..type of screws etc?

[tamgunner]

ive followed the one in the sticky thread red ring of death fixes ive just got the bored on my desk with the two cables and the front bit plugged in

[cgscott]

ive followed the one in the sticky thread red ring of death fixes ive just got the bored on my desk with the two cables and the front bit plugged in

PM sent Tam.

I'll talk you through the fix.

[tamgunner]

thanks mate