Having troubles with your Xbox freezing up? Getting the ring of death error lights? Welcome to an expanding international group of aggravated Xbox owners.
Knowing that lots of other people share your problem doesn't help you much, so Xbox repair options is the topic of this article. In no specific order, they are:
1.) You can return it to Microsoft for repair or replacement. If your warranty is still valid, they will do this free of charge. Otherwise be prepared to spend more than $100.
If for any reason you open up your Xbox console, your warranty will be voided automatically. It doesn't matter whether you were attempting to repair it yourself or had legitimate reasons, your warranty is gone.
Returning your Xbox will involve plenty of waiting. Two weeks or more is the average turn around time. There's a specific packing routine that Microsoft needs you to follow when you return your Xbox.
2.) You can try coaxing your Xbox back to good health. If this is your first ring of death incident with your machine, then maybe it hasn't suffered any real damage. Further ring of death freeze-ups may be averted by keeping your Xbox cool when it's in use.
Overheating is the main reason for the red ring of death malfunction. Make sure that the fan vents are clear of any blockage or obstruction. Run your Xbox 360 in an open and well ventilated environment. Keep your playing times limited to no more than three or four hours.
If you've already had plenty of ring of death shutdowns, then your machine probably has suffered a lot of damage. Avoiding the ring of death may not be feasible by keeping your Xbox cool. If your machine has had substantial heat damage, things will get progressively worse with time.
3.) Fix the console yourself. Before you try this option, remember that opening your console voids your warranty. But if you have an expired or voided warranty, then there's nothing to lose and are free to open up and work inside of your console.
Working within your Xbox can be very intimidating. But with the correct information and some ordinary household tools, it's very doable. The Internet has a lot of information about fixing your Xbox both free and paid.
The problem with free info is all of the research work that you'll have to do. Bad advice abounds on the Internet and weeding out good information can take a lot of time.
There are many paid instructional guides that will give you step by step info on Xbox repair. You should insist on a money back guarantee. Unlike the free information out there, the guarantee gives you some accountability and therefore improves your chances of getting information that actually works without further damaging your Xbox. The best guides will supply you with instruction in the form of both video and text downloads.
With a bit of luck, one of these three options will make sense for your situation and return you back to enjoying your Xbox.
Knowing that lots of other people share your problem doesn't help you much, so Xbox repair options is the topic of this article. In no specific order, they are:
1.) You can return it to Microsoft for repair or replacement. If your warranty is still valid, they will do this free of charge. Otherwise be prepared to spend more than $100.
If for any reason you open up your Xbox console, your warranty will be voided automatically. It doesn't matter whether you were attempting to repair it yourself or had legitimate reasons, your warranty is gone.
Returning your Xbox will involve plenty of waiting. Two weeks or more is the average turn around time. There's a specific packing routine that Microsoft needs you to follow when you return your Xbox.
2.) You can try coaxing your Xbox back to good health. If this is your first ring of death incident with your machine, then maybe it hasn't suffered any real damage. Further ring of death freeze-ups may be averted by keeping your Xbox cool when it's in use.
Overheating is the main reason for the red ring of death malfunction. Make sure that the fan vents are clear of any blockage or obstruction. Run your Xbox 360 in an open and well ventilated environment. Keep your playing times limited to no more than three or four hours.
If you've already had plenty of ring of death shutdowns, then your machine probably has suffered a lot of damage. Avoiding the ring of death may not be feasible by keeping your Xbox cool. If your machine has had substantial heat damage, things will get progressively worse with time.
3.) Fix the console yourself. Before you try this option, remember that opening your console voids your warranty. But if you have an expired or voided warranty, then there's nothing to lose and are free to open up and work inside of your console.
Working within your Xbox can be very intimidating. But with the correct information and some ordinary household tools, it's very doable. The Internet has a lot of information about fixing your Xbox both free and paid.
The problem with free info is all of the research work that you'll have to do. Bad advice abounds on the Internet and weeding out good information can take a lot of time.
There are many paid instructional guides that will give you step by step info on Xbox repair. You should insist on a money back guarantee. Unlike the free information out there, the guarantee gives you some accountability and therefore improves your chances of getting information that actually works without further damaging your Xbox. The best guides will supply you with instruction in the form of both video and text downloads.
With a bit of luck, one of these three options will make sense for your situation and return you back to enjoying your Xbox.
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Marc Sandford is a gaming addict and author. Get more Xbox repair information about fixing the Xbox 360 3 Red Lights Error.
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