IT WORKED!

My Problem

I bought a used XBOX 360 and it needed updates, I needed to run to the store for some food so I left it on to do them. When I got back, I saw the dreaded RROD, so I bought the RROD fix kit.

My Fix

The repair went as smooth as melted butter thanks to ifixit's guides and videos. Sadly there were no explosions, maybe next time. In total I probably spent about an hour of actual work time. I could have been quicker but this was my first time inside an XBOX 360 so i took time to familiarize myself with the process.

My Advice

I put the old thermal pad on top of the heat sinks just for that extra bit of cooling. I will admit thermal on heat sinks probably don't do much, but hey whatever.