fixing 3 red lights on your xbox 360

by Drew Samson

Do you own some hardware? Then there will be definitely breakdown, as every one knows that a breakdown in any hardware is quite common and it usually happens when you are deeply immersed in the middle of something. As like in PC the infamous ‘Blue Screen of Death’ in similar manner Xbox 360 also has the great ’3 Red Rings of Death’.

If there is any problem happens to your console then there is nothing to worry about. Almost in all cases the 3 Red Light errors can be fixed on your Xbox 360, but few of them can not. Just try these simple tips when it happens.

1. First you need to check out that your console got heated or not, if heated then switch off the power and unplug the Xbox 360.Take the console to the open area to cool down and then connect. And in future see that you console has proper ventilation while using, it is always good to place the console in open area. The vent of the console should never be next to the wall because this prevents the console from heat by circulating in and around it and thus cooling its components.

2. After unplugging the Xbox for cooling then take it for cleaning or cooling either with the blower of the vacuum cleaner or a hair dryer with cold blower option and blow the dust trapped within the console. And never blow hot air into the console. There may be a chance of forming dust by over heating of the console.

After the console get cool, plug in and check for 3 Red Light error. If this error disappeared then your console is in safe side. And if it doesn’t disappear then you have to think about what to do next. If the warranty of your console has not expired then it is easy to send the instrument for repair or for replacement. And also remember that once it is in the warranty center it will take the time around 2 months to return.

There is alternative option available to solve the problem of your console, you can repair it yourself. There are few guides which really help you step by step to get rid of eh 3 Red Light error. It is the best option when your warranty of the console completed or if you don’t want to wait for 2 months.

If you don’t have the patience to send your console to the warranty center even though it is under warranty period and wants to repair it yourself. You can repair the console yourself but it all up to you since opening the console may loose your warranty period of the console. But you can solve some of the errors which are simple and easier. And by without opening the console you can solve few errors and if it works then your warranty is safe.

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