Details for Error code E18/0102

NickdogV on 2010-06-09 06:15:37 :

This is the most common error code that I see in all the xboxs I repair. About
55-60% of the 3RROD units has this 0102 secondary error code. It is caused by a
cold solder joint underneath the GPU. Heatgun/Griddle will repair these if you
know what you are doing.

hargabyte on 2010-04-19 04:13:29 :

I wouldnt suggest putting an aluminum sheet on your gpu. The only reason this
might work is if the heatsink is scratched up. try sanding down your heatsink
with really fine sandpaper. Also Griff, a hair dryer is now going to help. There
is no way the chip will ever get hot enough. Solder has to reach about 220C to
melt. Thats around 500F.

I have fixed several systems with this error. reflowing the cpu and gpu and
replacing the thermal paste has worked every time for me. I have yet to have one
of these that I couldnt fix

u60n0 on 2010-04-03 23:28:26 :

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Edox on 2010-03-27 23:47:11 :

I just was attempting to fix an xbox 360 with a gpu error by reflowing the top
and bottom of the gpu chip. Then, when i put everything back together, the error
was replaced with this. Would this be an easy fix. I have a heatgun, artic
silver 5, and penny's to replace thermal pads. All i ned to know is which
out of all of those will fix this error :D

bigalscot on 2010-01-23 22:27:00 :

Have to say i've cooked my MB in oven, changed thermal paste and still get
the RROD 0102. Used aluminum foil on GPU as a last attempt. It works perpectly.

bigalscot on 2010-01-23 22:26:43 :

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killrhedake on 2010-01-16 05:25:13 :

Replace thermal paste. 98% of the time, that is the problem. One of the
heatsinks are touching their chip. No X-clamp Mod necessary. Just replace the
thermal paste with Arctic Silver 5.

Griff on 2009-12-15 02:12:31 :

Penny fix then heat with classic heirdryer is help me )

focusthis51 on 2009-12-12 00:23:14 :

adding an a piece of aluminum sheet to the gpu usually fixes this problem.