Xbox 360 Repair Guide Anyone Can Do
Do you own an Xbox 360 which has suddenly died on you. One of the most annoying things that can happen is turning on your console only to find the three red lights, especially considering it is such a common problem. Microsoft have slipped up here and now they expect you to pay for it. No chance. Get yourself an Xbox 360 repair guide.
Typically it strikes when you have just bought the biggest game of the year. A couple of hours playing and then it’s gone. A lifeless unit. You try the usual trick of turning it off and on. That’s when it strikes.The dreaded red ring of death.
Do not worry to much right now, as there may be something you can do to remedy this. The first thing to try when seeing the three red lights, is to reset back to factory settings, Often this is all that is needed to bring it back to life.
The console can be reset to it’s original settings. This could be all that is needed. Make sure there is no disk in it and shut it down. Power the console up using the controller. This is done by pressing the large button in the centre of the pad until you hear it starting up. Just as it starts running hold the y button and the right trigger simultaneously. Continue to hold these buttons until it resets.
If this has gotten you nowhere, then the problem lies inside the machine. To get inside the unit is really simple when you have done it a few times, but the first time can be pretty confusing. All that is holding it together are two locking panels and a load of screws. Sounds simple enough right? The first time you undo the panels it really sounds like breaking plastic and they are quite awkward. Also some of the screws are hidden from view.
The most probable cause of any Xbox with the three red lights is overheating, but there are other, rarer reasons. The two main chips inside the console get very hot when in use for long periods of time. These chips are connected to the motherboard with x clamps. When the chips heat up they cause the motherboard to bend slightly, but enough, to loosen the soldering.
To mend this problem is pretty simple and virtually anybody can do it. There are some small parts and tools you will need, all of which are available in any hardware store. They are also inexpensive items. If you send your Xbox away to get repaired then your going to be waiting at least a week, usually more. Repairing it yourself takes no more than an hour for much less money. Just think, you could be back gaming today.
There are lot’s of guides out there claiming to work. All most all of these are at best short term fixes, if they work at all. You have probably heard of the towel trick. Wrapping your console in a towel and letting it overheat not only does not work but can also cause fires to start. You have been warned.
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