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I personally have fixed most e73 errors by replacing the xclamps, re heating all the solder on the mainboard and replacing the heatsink paste with new.

e73 errors when searched for on the net say its something to do with the ethernet port BUT ive found it to be the lead free solder on the mainboard around the ethernet port which is at fault not the port itself.

you need to search the net for 3rrod fix and you need to do this yourself or take it to a repair center if your unsure how to do it.

out of 50 e73 errors ive fixed around 49 doing what i mentioned above.

run a search for 3rrod guides on the net or youtube.

if you get stuck email me

Linda

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 31, 2008

SOURCE: error E73

it looks like your ethernet port is fried...try disconnecting your cable to it and see if it boots....if it does your going to have to go wireless, it uses usb. good luck!

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 16, 2008

SOURCE: E73 error or 1021 error code

here is what the error code means

E73: General Hardware Failure: Ethernet port... this error is caused by a problem with the Ethernet port.

and cose 1021 is a ghost code they have no idea from what i have found out

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 12, 2009

SOURCE: xbox 360 error code e73

E73: General Hardware Error: Ethernet port... this error is caused by a problem with the Ethernet port.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 31, 2009

SOURCE: sysem error E73 on Xbox 360

Follow the steps below, Hope this helps

1. Turn off the xbox 360, disconnect the cables wait for 20 seconds reconnect the cables and turn it back on.

2. Remove the hard drive, turn on your xbox 360 without the hard drive.

3. Re attach the hard drive and turn on your xbox 360

4. If the steps wont resolve the issue, your console needs to be serviced. Contact Xbox Customer Support to check the warranty status of your xbox 360.. Good Luck!

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 27, 2009

SOURCE: xbox 360 doesnt work because of one red light and message of E73 that they dont know how to fix

E73: I/O Hardware Error - Couldn't calibrate HSIO Bus from edram: this error is likely caused by a problem with the Ethernet port or supporting control devices.  

You can try to find some parts online, but it looks like your Ethernet port is bad...

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1. Restart your console.
2. Unplug all AV cables, and also unplug the power cord from the wall socket. Once that's done, plug them all back in correctly, and put your console back on.
3. Take out the hard drive, and put your console on. If the troubleshooting error has been gone, put your console off, and get the hard drive in again. Than put your console back on.
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You will use a repair guide, because it gives you step by step instructions that's including photo's and videos, so you will be able to open up your console, and fix the Xbox 360 E73 error very cheap and easily. See it for yourself, visit: Xbox 360 Repairs
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Extended MS does not cover E73, so they won't fix for free :-(

The E73 error though is the NIC error (network), so usually shows a problem with the internet connection port, but can also be a problem with the motherboard. I have fixed the E73 issue in x360 units before, but that tends to be an error that's a real pain to sort.

Even once fixed, it usually comes back, it's really unlike any other E code error in that respect. Your cheapest option is just to get an HDMI white base unit on eBay (with no cables or anything) then just swap the white case for your black one, then sell yours on for spare parts.

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