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Originally Posted by Black On Black On Black
"E74: AV cable error... There is a problem with the AV cable, try using a different AV cable. If the cable is known to be working then there is a 90% chance it's a scaler chip problem (the "ANA" or "HANA" chip connected directly to the AV cable) in rare cases it is the GPU." -xBox forum page
This is a Hard Ware error code. Try replacing your AV cable with someone that you know that has an xBox.
Generally if it is a stupid issue like this Microsoft will let you send it in and then they just send you a brand new one/ refurbished on. IF you get a working one back 99% of the time it will not be yours. Good luck buddy.
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This is correct. What happens is,heat degrades the solder connections under the hana chip. Thus the pc board flexes while hot. Chip cannot flex,so a connection or 2 breaks.
There is only a temp fix for this. Its called the X Clamp fix. From my experience,this fix is just temporary. I've had them last from 2 days to 2 months after fix. I'd sell it on ebay or CL and cut your losses. Then buy either used or new. If you buy used,save your hard drive. It can be used on the older "fat" models or with a case,you could use it in the "slim" units. I've seen the case to transfer your hd for around 20.00 if I'm no mistaken.
If you also ever need a drive replaced or your unit to be flashed with custom firmware,pm me. I've done almost 150 xboxs. If you don't know what the firmware does,pm and I'll explain it.