Is your Xbox 360 freezing up? Getting the red ring of death error lights? Welcome to a growing international club of frustrated Xbox gamers.
Misery may love company but this doesn't solve your problem, so how you go about repairing your Xbox will be the subject of this article. In no specific order, they are:
1.) You can return your Xbox to Microsoft for a replacement. If your Xbox warranty is still valid, they'll do this free of charge. Otherwise, they will charge you well over a hundred dollars.
Please note that if for any reason you have opened up your console, your warranty will be voided automatically. It doesn't matter whether you were trying to fix it yourself or had some other justifiable reason, your warranty will be void.
Also note that this process can take a long time. Two weeks or so is about the average turn around time. There is also a specific procedure that Microsoft requires you to follow for returning your Xbox.
2.) You can attempt to nurse your Xbox back to health. If this is the first ring of death incident with your machine, then perhaps it hasn't suffered any real damage. You may be able to avoid future problems by ensuring that your Xbox doesn't overheat.
Overheating is the main reason for the ring of death. Make sure that the fan vents are open and clear of blockage. Operate the Xbox in a cool and open environment. Restrict playing times to no more than 3 to 4 hours max.
Note that if you're getting repeated ring of death shutdowns, then the damage has already been done. It may not be possible to avoid the ring of death by trying to keep your Xbox cool. If your machine has had significant heat damage, things will get progressively worse with time.
3.) You can fix your Xbox yourself. Before doing this, remember that you will lose your warranty if you open your console. But if you have an expired or voided warranty, then you are free to open up and work inside of your console.
Working inside of your Xbox can be very intimidating. But if you've got the right info and a few household tools, it's not that difficult. The Internet has plenty of info about Xbox repair both free and paid.
The downside of free info is the amount of research that you will have to do. There's too much bad advice out there and it takes time to sort this all out.
Paid instructional guides are obtainable that will teach you, step by step, how to repair your Xbox. You should look for a money back guarantee. This guarantee motivates the info product owner to supply useful info which improves your prospects of getting info that repairs rather than damages your Xbox. The guide should have instruction in text and video formats.
With a little luck, one of these three options should make sense for your situation and get you back to enjoying your Xbox. - 15275
Misery may love company but this doesn't solve your problem, so how you go about repairing your Xbox will be the subject of this article. In no specific order, they are:
1.) You can return your Xbox to Microsoft for a replacement. If your Xbox warranty is still valid, they'll do this free of charge. Otherwise, they will charge you well over a hundred dollars.
Please note that if for any reason you have opened up your console, your warranty will be voided automatically. It doesn't matter whether you were trying to fix it yourself or had some other justifiable reason, your warranty will be void.
Also note that this process can take a long time. Two weeks or so is about the average turn around time. There is also a specific procedure that Microsoft requires you to follow for returning your Xbox.
2.) You can attempt to nurse your Xbox back to health. If this is the first ring of death incident with your machine, then perhaps it hasn't suffered any real damage. You may be able to avoid future problems by ensuring that your Xbox doesn't overheat.
Overheating is the main reason for the ring of death. Make sure that the fan vents are open and clear of blockage. Operate the Xbox in a cool and open environment. Restrict playing times to no more than 3 to 4 hours max.
Note that if you're getting repeated ring of death shutdowns, then the damage has already been done. It may not be possible to avoid the ring of death by trying to keep your Xbox cool. If your machine has had significant heat damage, things will get progressively worse with time.
3.) You can fix your Xbox yourself. Before doing this, remember that you will lose your warranty if you open your console. But if you have an expired or voided warranty, then you are free to open up and work inside of your console.
Working inside of your Xbox can be very intimidating. But if you've got the right info and a few household tools, it's not that difficult. The Internet has plenty of info about Xbox repair both free and paid.
The downside of free info is the amount of research that you will have to do. There's too much bad advice out there and it takes time to sort this all out.
Paid instructional guides are obtainable that will teach you, step by step, how to repair your Xbox. You should look for a money back guarantee. This guarantee motivates the info product owner to supply useful info which improves your prospects of getting info that repairs rather than damages your Xbox. The guide should have instruction in text and video formats.
With a little luck, one of these three options should make sense for your situation and get you back to enjoying your Xbox. - 15275
About the Author:
Marc Sandford is a gaming addict and author. Get more Xbox 360 troubleshooting advice about fixing the Red Ring of Death.
