joystiq.com - 6/9/2009
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the manufacturer of the RRoD- prone Xbox 360 has confirmed to Joystiq that it's discontinued its policy of providing a prepaid box with shipping label, more commonly referred to as the " coffin ," for all Xbox 360 repairs. As of May 26 the policy was discontinued "in an effort to expedite the ...
engadget.com - 6/10/2009
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engadget.com —
Getting an Xbox 360 RROD was never any
fun, but at least getting it fixed was easy,...
since a quick phone call would get you a pre-paid "coffin" in which to send the broken console back for repairs. Not anymore -- although Redmond will still pay for ...
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Microsoft ends Xbox 360 RROD "coffin" program, still ...
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Microsoft ends Xbox 360 RROD "coffin" program, still paying for shipping
Engadget —
... Getting an Xbox 360 RROD was never any fun, but at least getting it fixed was easy, since a quick phone call would get you a pre-paid "coffin" in which to send the broken console back for repairs. Not anymore -- although Redmond will still pay for return ...
Microsoft no longer sending “coffin” boxes for RRoD Xbox 360s
CrunchGear —
... bricked Xbox 360s, Joystiq now confirms that Microsoft has officially axed the “coffin” policy. In lieu of that, Microsoft will provide gamers with an e-label to put on whatever box they use to send their RRod Xbox 360 in for repairs.
The boys at Joystiq offer an insightful piece of advice on the matter suggesting you send it in whatever you’ve got and keeping the custom-fit box that MS sends your fixed Xbox in because you’ll probably need it again. I second that.
via Joystiq
Xbox 360’s with RROD: pack things yourself from now on
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... Microsoft confirmed the news to Joystiq, with the company stating that the policy has stopped due to “an effort to expedite the repair process.” ...
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