Jump to content

  • Welcome!

    Register and log in easily with Twitter or Google accounts!

    Or simply create a new Huddle account. 

    Members receive fewer ads , access our dark theme, and the ability to join the discussion!

     

Has anybody lied to get their xbox repaired?

SorthNarolina

By SorthNarolina,
in Huddle Lounge

Recommended Posts

SorthNarolina Newbie

SorthNarolina

Posted
Posted

I'm thinking about telling microsoft that I have the 3 red rings to get my xbox repaired for free. I have friends who have told me it works but I don't really believe it. I'm sure they'll have a way to know if I'm lying or not.

What has happened is that the graphics chip has failed. What I might tell them is that I got the red rings AND the graphics chip is messed up.

I know this is very unethical and dishonest but Microsoft has severely dropped the ball on this one. The reliability is extremely poor. They need to suck it up and extend the warranty again. I benefited off that but I assumed the problems would be fixed. I'm sorry it costs billions but you should have built a better product.

If it happens once or twice then I'm cool with paying them to fix it. But when it happens 4 times and also happens to everyone else they need to treat their customers better.

I don't play video games that much but I do like Halo so I want to get it fixed before Reach comes out. I'm heavily considering a PS3.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
wesley17 Contributor

wesley17

Posted
Posted

you can make it red ring yourself. just wrap it up in a blanket and let it sit there until it red rings. I had one where i thought the graphics card messed up too. i wrapped it in a blanket and let it sit for 15-20 minutes, then turn it off and let it cool for about 5 minutes. and it worked for about 2 weeks longer.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
The Link Newbie

The Link

Posted
Posted

I think I'm going to do the blanket thing to be safe. Thanks for the info. I hate to do something dishonest like this but Microsoft can afford it and the 360 is a piece of poo that should just have a lifetime warranty due to the pooty quality.

Make sure you state in your report your displeasure with it. I did and requested a new one and that's what they sent me.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
C47 Newbie

C47

Posted
Posted

I've had mine repaired twice. Never had to lie since both times it was RR. Although funny story I called a third time because it RR and got the coffin sent out for it. A day after I called it stopped RR, so I never sent it in. Around 4 weeks later I got a call from UPS, they told me to make sure I was home tomorrow that I had a certified package from Microsoft I had to sign for. My first thought was "oh poo, they caught me with my downloaded version of office for school." The next day the UPS guy drops off a box I open it up its a brand new 360 with the new chipset and HDMI port with a note inside apologizing for not being able to repair my old console and to enjoy the new one they sent me. I took the old one straight to Gamestop and traded it in, and haven't had an issue with my new Xbox since I got it. *runs and finds wood to knock on*.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
The Link Newbie

The Link

Posted
Posted

I've had mine repaired twice. Never had to lie since both times it was RR. Although funny story I called a third time because it RR and got the coffin sent out for it. A day after I called it stopped RR' date=' so I never sent it in. Around 4 weeks later I got a call from UPS, they told me to make sure I was home tomorrow that I had a certified package from Microsoft I had to sign for. My first thought was "oh poo, they caught me with my downloaded version of office for school." The next day the UPS guy drops off a box I open it up its a brand new 360 with the new chipset and HDMI port with a note inside apologizing for not being able to repair my old console and to enjoy the new one they sent me. I took the old one straight to Gamestop and traded it in, and haven't had an issue with my new Xbox since I got it. *runs and finds wood to knock on*.[/quote']

I need to try that, lol.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Jeff L Newbie

Jeff L

Posted
Posted

My middle sons got the RROD this weekend... It was going to cost $125 (I think) to send it to Microsoft to fix it. I ended up going to Walmart and buying an Xbox 360 Arcade for $199 and stuck his old hard drive in the new one.

If yours is still under warranty I say go for it... Microsoft has been ripping people off for years!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • PMH4OWPW7JD2TDGWZKTOYL2T3E.jpg

  • Topics

  • Posts

    • Newtcase
      Walterfootball says this Panthers team might be the WORST team of ALL TIME

      By Newtcase · Posted

      Morgan brought the house down Saturday.                                   Morgan Wallen.
    • CPF4LIFE
      Prepare your mind for Bryce's return. Dalton is bad.

      By CPF4LIFE · Posted

      He is the dude that went into the season with Bryce as he no.1? So hold on a second...you HONESTLY think he had a choice in that? Wasnt him fixing bryce apart of him getting hired? Cmon...I know you are smarter than that. Furthermore,  what qb was on the market that could even beat out Andy dalton you put it that 3rd spot? Good qbs aren't sitting at home CRA. Saying Bryce was better under Frank REALLY REALLY REALLY isn't saying much. And you are talking about over the course of 17 games. Over 50% of bryces stats came in garbage time or in the second half with hardly any points scored. It was no different under canales, that "incredible" green bay game didn't happen till towards the end of the season. We are coming up on the half way point to the season with Dalton as starter, we get moton and theilen back,  maybe Brooks plays...I dont think its set that Dalton is bryce level bad from hear on out.  Far as Canales goes, yes he should take responsibility for the offense looking trash recently. And Dalton for the turnovers.... not gonna disagree on that.  My point is that there is a much worse scenario out there and he probably feels that would involve playing bryce. He doesn't want that.     
    • CRA
      PFF best and worst - week 8

      By CRA · Posted

      as is the case basically every week, the most expensive OL in the NFL is doing what they are paid to do in large part.  Panthers PFF grades: Best and worst from Week 7’s loss to Commanders Best on offense.  .    1. C Brady Christensen: 85.2 2. TE Ja’Tavion Sanders: 82.5 3. LT Ikem Ekwonu: 80.4 4. RG Robert Hunt: 70.5 5. LG Damien Lewis: 69.8 Worst on offense 14. WR David Moore: 54.7 15. WR Diontae Johnson: 53.6 16. WR Xavier Legette: 51.8 17. QB Andy Dalton: 50.9 18. RT Yosh Nijman: 47.2 Best on defense. 1. CB Jaycee Horn: 74.2 2. DT DeShawn Williams: 69.3 3. S Xavier Woods: 67.8 4. ILB Chandler Wooten: 67.6 5. S Lonnie Johnson Jr.: 66.0 Worst on defense.  15. CB Chau Smith-Wade: 41.5 16. OLB Marquis Haynes Sr.: 39.7 17. DT Nick Thurman: 39.4 18. NT Shy Tuttle: 38.7 19. OLB Thomas Incoom: 36.7  
×
×
  • Create New...