Xbox 360 Red Ring of Death - DIY GPU Reflow

In this video I repair an Xbox 360 that suffers from the infamous Red Ring of Death (RROD). While this is a well documented issue I was surprised at the lack of quality repair tutorials targeting DIYers. Most "reflow" videos are silly hacks (like wrapping your Xbox 360 in a towel) and even tutorials that suggest using a heat gun leave a lot to be desired. For example, I didn't find any tutorials that recommend using quality flux during a reflow attempt.

I think there can be a version of an at-home RROD repair that uses simple tools that anyone can follow, resulting in a permanent fix. I realize this will not satisfy critics, and I am well aware of the sentiment that most folks have towards a DIY reflow, compared to a professional repair using specialized equipment like a BGA reflow station.

Time will tell how long this repair lasts. I'm feeling rather great about its odds :) Let me know what you think.

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Sappheiros - Embrace
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