E17 Xbox 360 error code | Tinker Mods
E17 Error code breakdown
An E17 error code on your Xbox 360 is one of the trickier issues you can come across. There are multiple issues that can cause this error code so make sure to read the article in full. You could accidentally waste your time on unnecessary repairs if you don't!
Bad Ram Chips
The official read-out for an E17 error code on your Xbox 360 console is a Write failure for the RAM chips. This could mean you have ram chips that have went bad. This could also be a symptom of a cold solder joint under the chip itself. If this is causing your issue, A Reball, Reflow, Or RAM chip replacement will be your remedy. This is an advanced repair process and not something the average person can accomplish. You can also find a replacement Xbox 360 motherboard set like these. This can require a little soldering but is still feasible for the average Joe. However, you may want to read on and rule out the other possibilities for this Xbox 360 error code
USB ports
Since there are processes that ask the Ram chips to perform write functions from a USB drive or device, This could also be causing your E17 error. You should start with the USB ports themselves. Have you replaced, tinkered with, or modified the USB ports on your Xbox 360 console? Have you recently caused damage to the USB port itself? If the answer is yes to any of this, You most likely have a bridged solder joint on the USB ports, or faulty USB ports themselves. For obvious reasons, this also means there could be one more problem causing the E17 Xbox 360 error code, so read on.
USB drives
You could also have a bad USB drive or device as well. Try unplugging any USB connection you are currently using. If doing so clears your E17 error code, then your Xbox 360 console is fine, but the USB device is not. Try using a new one and your issue would be taken care of.
