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So your JTAG/RGH Xbox 360 boots up, the green ring pulses… and then BAM—black screen, or a freeze. Don’t panic. This is one of the most common issues JTAG users face, and 9 times out of 10, it’s fixable.

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🛠️ Step 1: Remove the Hard Drive
💡 Pro Tip: The HDD is the #1 culprit. Corrupt files, bad plugins, or a messy setup can stop the console from loading.

1. Power off your console.
   
2. Disconnect the hard drive completely.
   
3. Boot your console again.
   

✅ If it boots without issue → you’ve just found the problem. Backup your files, then carefully re-add only the essentials.

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🎮 Step 2: Check Your Video Setup
Don’t underestimate the basics. If the console is actually booting but you see nothing…

• Try a different HDMI or AV cable.
  
• Switch TV inputs.
  
• Test on another monitor/TV.
  

🖼️ More than a few modders spent hours troubleshooting, only to realize it was an input mismatch.

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🔧 Step 3: Inspect RGH1 Wiring (Advanced)
If you’re running RGH1 wiring, one bad solder joint can ruin your day. The pll_bypass (green CR wire) is especially notorious.

• Pop the case open.
  
• Inspect your solder joints.
  
• Re-solder or reflow the green wire if it looks weak.
  

🧩 This is one of the most documented fixes for unstable JTAG boots.

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🌡️ Step 4: Watch Out for Overheating
If your Xbox boots but crashes a few minutes in, it may be thermal:

• Use XeXMenu or DashLaunch to check temps.
  
• Clean the fans and vents.
  
• Replace thermal paste.
  
• Increase fan speed if needed.
  

🔥 Keeping your console cool = longer modding life.

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📊 Quick Fix Chart
⚠️ Symptom
🔑 FixFreezes right after boot
Remove HDD
Stays black screen (no dashboard)
Swap cables / inputs
Boots inconsistently (RGH1 only)
Re-solder pll_bypass wire
Boots, then crashes later
Cooling / thermal check

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🏆 Final Word
Most JTAG/RGH issues come down to bad files, bad solder, or bad cooling. Start with the easy stuff (remove HDD, check cables), then move into advanced fixes.
🕹️ XBMODZ Tip: Always remember what you changed last before the issue started. Undoing that step is often the fastest solution.