Don't Panic! Here Are Some Huge Xbox 360 Red Light Causes and Repair Tips

[Lloyd Joyce]

The Xbox 360 red lights problem is a disaster for any gamer, and if
you have it on your console then you will want to fix it as soon as
possible. The good news is that you can fix the Xbox red death error,
and also it doesn't take much time, effort or money to do so. However,
before you can fix the red ring of death, you must properly understand
what causes the problem. After all, you can't fix something if you
don't know what the problem is in the first place.
You may or may not have already heard that the cause of the Xbox 360
red lights error is overheating. The problem arises because the excess
heat causes damage to various components, often the graphics
processor, and then causes malfunctions and prevents them from working
properly. The red ring of death is actually there to warn you that
something is majorly wrong with your console.
One method you could use to fix your Xbox 360 is to send it away to
Microsoft and have the red death problem repaired. On the face of it,
this seems like a good idea as it means that you can sit back, relax
and not have to worry about fixing your Xbox 360 red lights yourself.
However, it does have two major drawbacks. Firstly, you will be
without an Xbox 360 for at least a couple of weeks, whereas you can be
gaming in under one hour if your fix your console yourself. Secondly,
if your warranty has expired then you will have to pay upwards of $100
to have the Xbox 360 ring of red repaired.
That's why the best way to fix the Xbox 360 red lights error is to
repair your console yourself. It really is quite simple provided you
have the right repair instructions, as well as basic tools such
screwdrivers and a flat bench. You don't need to be tech-savvy or good
with electronics at all in order to carry out red ring of death
repairs.
To get the necessary repair instructions, you will need an Xbox 360
repair guide. One of these will contain the video instruction files
that you need in order to fix your Xbox. You need videos as you will
not be able to get sufficient detail from written or static picture
instructions. When purchasing an Xbox 360 red lights repair guide,
look for one that offers a price of less than $30, a money back
guarantee, free video samples and customer testimonials, in order to
ensure that you get the best deal.