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[SykoPyro]

(Im pretty sure this isn't in the right spot)

Hi all,

I need to reflow my XBox, and I would like to know if anyone could point me in the direction of a tutorial that shows how to remove those annoying X clamps, also, (I already know how to reflow) but I am unsure of the solder that Microsoft likes to use (dodgy b*stards they are an' all), what temperature should I be heating the chip to (I am using an infrared thermometer to determine the current temp of the chip) I know regular (50/50 lead based) solder goes gooey at 183 degC and melts at about 216 degC, however, I am concerned by the RoHS logo on the XBox, as they wont be using lead based solder, so i have no idea what temperature I should be heating it to.

Could anyone help me out please?

Thanks,
Syko

[XPGBullet]

There is a tutorial on here somewhere where i listed the melting points of the solder.

In order to remove the clamps i just use a really wide headed flat edge screwdriver slide into the bottom of the feet on the clamps and twist until they pop off, ( i ll take a pic for you )

[•Σиïgмλ•]

try this

then this


lol by the way im joking DONT do either of the above

Bullet will get ya the best solution for ya problem

[g19smoker]

yeh like Bullet said use a good slim screwdriver and pop the corners off just on the inside.

[XPGBullet]

Micorsoft use Lead free solder balls on the chips. If you dont want to risk damaging the mobo by removing clamps with a screwdriver, then keep an eye out for this:

http://www.xpgamesav...-unlock-kit-v3/

It is a full unlock kit for slims and phats and has an X-clamp removal tool.

[SykoPyro]

Hey guys,

Thanks so much for all of your input, you just made my life really, really easy.

Thanks once again guys,
Syko