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Details for Error code E08/0020
Bridged solderjoint/Short - CPU/GPU/RAM
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Primary Error code: |  3 RLOD |
| E-Code / Secondary Error code: | E08 (No Audio/Video) / 0020 |
| Binary/Hex: | 00001000 / 0x08 -> 8 |
| Known fixes: | |
1)If you worked on the mainboard recently(soldered or so) remove these wires because you might be drawing too much power from the GPU | |
| Related Errors: | |
| No Related Errors available! | |
| Description: | |
This error is caused by a bridged solder joint under CPU, GPU or one of the RAM bricks. | |
| References: | |
| No References available! | |
| Clicks: | 54155 |
Comments for this Error code:
Wilhelm on 2010-06-30 03:28:50 :
If it is a natural 0020 it is tin whiskers in most cases thats why
overheating(DONT DO THAT) or reflowing the solder balls fixes it.
The tin whiskers are just ultrathin antennas so when they get hot the top parts
break off or if they actually reflow they will be sucked up by the solder..
NickdogV on 2010-06-09 06:11:50 :
I do not believe this 0020 Error code is a bridged solder joint because I repair
these all the time. Usually a bridged solder joint involves luck to get
repaired using a reflow station instead of using reballing equipment. 0020 is
most likely caused by a cold solderjoint underneath the GPU that can be repaired
with a heatgun/griddle.
killrhedake on 2010-05-18 09:40:04 :
I successfully relieved a twentied console last week. Initially I found I could
get it to boot with additional pressure on the GOU heatsink but only toward the
CPU heatsink. I did the xclamp mod on GPU side only and tightened the hell out
of the GPU heatsink, like as hard as I could with my hands alone, and voila! It
has worked like a charm ever since.
hargabyte on 2010-04-24 09:23:21 :
I got this error after doing a reflow for a 0102 error. has hybrid xclamp on it.
I loosened the screws a little and it works fine now. I think it was just a
short caused by the heatsink
Lythius on 2010-02-12 20:28:48 :
I have resolve this Problem ( 0020 ) semply replace the IC regulator IC Q2G1 (
near Eject switch ) becasue is "open and loss". Try It! Work!!! (
sorry for my Bad English I'am Italian ) ;)
bigart666 on 2010-02-11 03:16:48 :
i fixed one today 0020 flush chips with alcohol griddle underneath heatgun low
380(f) 3 minutes then high 480(f) 500(f) 2 minutes let cool hybrid bam works
Griff on 2010-02-01 08:48:21 :
the worst error ever!
Arbosia on 2010-01-11 03:17:06 :
I receive this Ecode after attempting to use the penny trick on an E18/0102.
Ram>Thermal>Penny>Thermal>Heatsink
Jimbobjoeyman on 2010-01-05 14:40:55 :
this error code sucks
notice: None of this is official, the methods have often been proven to work but success cannot be guaranteed, you do it on your own risk!
If your console is still covered by the 3 year warranty use it because Microsoft will fix it for free!
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