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Originally Posted by ultimatebbwdotcom
Good to know.........I've not had the rings of death yet, i thought it was something that only MS could fix and may have been related to failing CPU.
If its simply overheating and needs fresh paste, thats like a 10 min job  |
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Originally Posted by UniqueD
not only paste, didnt watch that video but i've followed other guides to fixing RROD with success. involves re-doing how the X clamps hold down the heat sinks. fixed a rrod this way nearly a year ago, still goin strong
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Yes, besides getting rid of the old paste and applying a new one, it also involves getting rid of the original clamps and replacing them with screws and silicon washers for harder grip. The entire process on video I linked is well explained.