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If you are having problems getting your Xbox 360 to work, your success largely depends on your problem solving methods. The only way to quickly troubleshoot and fix your Xbox is to be methodical and logical. This article will show you how to do this in three steps that are simple to follow.

1.) Diagnose the trouble. This may be the most crucial step, get it wrong and a lot of time and maybe money is lost. Write down the number lights on your console that are flashing red. How many are there?

One red light means that your console has a hardware failure. Two indicates that your Xbox is overheating. Three red lights, otherwise known as the red ring of death, means that there is a hardware failure with the console or there is something wrong with it’s power supply. Four lights indicates that there is a loose AV cable.

2. Decide on a plan of action for you to take. If there is a hardware or overheating problem you have three repair choices.

First, you can return your console to Microsoft for repair or replacement if your warranty hasn’t expired. Expect to wait for up to 4 or 5 weeks and be prepared to pay for shipping and handling.

Second, if you warranty has expired, you can have it repaired by Microsoft (approximately $140) or by a repair service (even more expensive). The third option is to do the repair yourself. With the right repair guide, you’d be surprised how quick and easy this is.

3. Finally, you will have to take action and make it happen. Call up Microsoft’s customer service to get shipping instructions if your warranty is still good. If you would like to use a repair service, go online and look for one that is local.

If you would rather do the repairs yourself, look for a quality repair guide that you can download instantly off the Internet so that no time is lost. Using the right guide can have you up and going in under an hour or two.

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