Xbox 360 help

[Hamilton2400]

So my xbox 360 just started throwing the E74 code with one red light. Does anybody know how to fix this? My xbox is just out of warranty.

[Bangarang]

I've heard of microsoft warrantying certain codes sometimes even after the warranty has run out. I would call them and maybe it will be cheap anyways if they don't cover it.

[SnoopyAce7]

this happened to me a few years ago. I went on their site and filled out the form to fix it. they shipped me a box to send them my xbox and they sent me back a new one. 'if the form doesnt work i'd call em. If all else fails throw it out a window and record it then go buy one of those new black 360's

[Taintedveins]

E74 is the video card? if it is you might be out of luck.

[Dave McFly]

from what I read/heard the standard cost of a 360 repair out of warranty is between 100 and 130 bucks, the 50% rule comes into play here if the repair costs 50% or more than it costs to buy another one, buy another one. you can get a new 4 gig model (more than enough space for your LIVE profile and saves I still have 3.4 gig of it left on mine) for 199 (or less if you find any holiday deals near XMAS, or 299 for the model with the hard drive (or you can add the 250 gig drive for 99 or the 320 for 129 to the 199 dollar 4 gig model).

[The Shadoww]

"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.

[Out4it]

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.

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.

[VADR_H8R]

Microsoft extended their warranty to 3 years for the "ring of death" problem. alot of people think its only a year.....but its 3! I have had 5 360's 3 had to be repaired!