How to Fix Xbox 360 Problems - Xbox Ring of Death Fix

[Javier Hancock]

Are your Xbox 360 problems frustrating you? Are you experiencing RRoD
- Red Ring of Death? Is your 360 having video issues or making unusual
noises? Need an Xbox Ring of Death Fix?
Xbox 360 problems are experienced by as many as 30- 50% of Xbox users.
What can you do? What are your options?
If your Xbox 360 is not working or only works for a short time and
then quits then it needs to be repaired. A repair is possible and
there is no need to throw it away and purchase a new one. It is also
nice to know that the failure is most likely not your fault. This is
because there are some manufacturing defects that are built right into
your Xbox that can raise their ugly head after being used for a short
time.
The manufacture has acknowledged these Xbox 360 problems and has even
extended warranties to three years to address the issues. The warranty
is only good if your console has not been opened or tampered with. If
you have already tampered with your brick you still have other options
for repair, not all is lost... just the free manufacture repair offer.
The first step to restoring your Xbox is call the manufacture and see
if you are still under warranty. Call 1-800-4MY-XBOX. If it is covered
you can get it fixed for free. This will take about 2- 6 weeks
(bummer) and should be considered your first option.
If your Xbox is not under warranty the manufacture will still repair
it for $100- $140 plus shipping and handling and this is recommended
unless your are experienced with electronic repair. If you are handy
when it comes to electronics you can purchase the necessary tools for
repair on eBay, but remember, if you still have warranty coverage,
self repair will void that warranty.
With the above said and understood, repairing your Xbox 360 problems
is not all that hard if you take your time and are able to follow
simple directions. Only basic technical skills and tools are required
for a permanent Xbox Ring of Death Fix. Only about 6- 8% of Xboxes are
un-repairable so you have a very good chance of saving your console!
Most Xbox problems are due to overheating and although you can
contribute to overheating by not placing the console in a well
ventilated place the Xbox does have a design flaw in this area .Your
Xbox 360 is a powerful computer and generates a lot of heat especially
when gaming for extended periods of time. All of it components are
tightly fit into the brick with little room to spare so the chances of
overheating are high. However this overheating flaw can be addressed
successfully.
You will be able to find all kinds of fixes for free on the web but
for the most part they are either temporary or pure snake oil. The
covering your console with the towel trick may cause your game to
reset for a while but your Xbox 360 problems will persist and the
continued overheating will shorten the life span of internal
components and end up in a total electronic failure. I have even seen
some, for an Xbox Ring of Death Fix, suggest placing a bag of ice or
frozen vegetables on or over your Xbox!
Like most problems in life, exercising good common sense is the key to
success. This is also the case when dealing with Xbox 360 problems. By
understanding the causes, weighing your options and taking the proper
action you can have your Xbox 360 up and running again with a safe and
permanent repair without spending a bundle on a new one. Once resolved
you will never have to find an Xbox Ring of Death Fix again.