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25 Feb
by Roy Gumble

Red light error in the Xbox 360 is a common problem experienced by more or less 30% of Xbox console owners, or at least, that’s according to the results of recent market research. Fortunately, there are solutions to the problem so let’s take a look at some of your options to repair Xbox 360.

Types of Xbox Errors

The various types of Xbox Errors can be identified based on the number of red light that appears on your console.

? One light ? General hardware failure.

? 2 red lights: Means that the internal component of your Xbox are overheating. Shut down your system right away to prevent further damage.

? 3 red lights: otherwise known as “the red ring of death”. See below for a discussion of how to fix this problem.

? Four lights ? AV cable. Check connection to see if it’s come loose. If this doesn’t solve the problem, you may need to replace the cable.

What Causes 1 and 3 Red Light Errors

While it may certainly not always be causing these errors, a loose GPU tends to be the most common cause. The second most common cause is overheating, stemming from the motherboard inside your console. Of course overheating can be due to failure of an internal fan or heat sink, all of which are vital in keeping the console within an acceptable temperature range.

Repairing Xbox red light errors

Having covered the most likely causes for the problems you’re experiencing, you’re more than likely wandering how to repair Xbox 360? Well, if your console is still under warranty, then you best choice is to simply return it to Microsoft.

The problem is that most Xbox owners do not want to return their Xbox because this will mean two unfortunate things: 1) you will lose access to your Xbox for 6-8 weeks; and 2) you will have to pay $140 repair bill along with shipping and handling charges.

If you simply can’t wait for repairs to be carried out, you could of course attempt to repair Xbox 360 yourself but be warned, this approach should only be taken by those who are familiar with electronics and remember, handle everything with extreme care because the internal parts of consoles are notoriously fragile.

Fortunately for gamers, there are some excellent downloadable guides available to repair Xbox 360. For as little as $25, these guides can be downloaded directly to your PC and the best part is, they come with well presented instructional videos as well as a full money-back guarantee. Essentially, if you follow the instructions provided all Xbox errors can be repaired within 30 minutes or less.

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