The Xbox 360 red ring of death happens to many gamers around the world. It can be very frustrating to have your console give up on you while you are playing your favorite Xbox 360 game. Purchasing more than one Xbox 360 console can be very expensive.

So, what are the chances of your Xbox 360 console coming face to face with the three flashing red lights? Well, most experts agree that 1 out of 4 consoles will be effected. Some have even suggested that 1 out of 3 might be a better estimate. Either way, the statistics are very scary. The Xbox 360 red ring of death might be the reason why some gamers have deciding not to purchase the Xbox 360 at all.

So what are you supposed to do when your Xbox 360 malfunctions? Well, you have several different options. The first option is a very common one, let Microsoft fix it the problem. That is usually the first thing that comes to a gamers mind when the red ring occurs. Microsoft will fix it, but only if your warranty has not expired.

Of course they will still fix your console with out the warranty, but you will have to pay a repair fee. It can cost upwards of 100 bucks to get your Xbox 360 fixed by them. That is very expensive, considering the fact that they made a mistake on their end. If you do decide to send it in, you will have to wait around 4-6 weeks to get it back refurbished.

Another thing you could do, is fix it yourself. Most people might think it is difficult to repair the console yourself, but with the right Xbox 360 repair guide, it is very simple. If you want to get back to playing your video games in a few hours, then this would be the best option. You have to be very careful though, if you repair your Xbob 360 with the wrong guide you could damage it beyond repair.

You really have to be careful with which repair methods you try. One of the Xbox 360 repair methods you should avoid by all means is the “towel trick method”. This repair method is very popular on You Tube, and many other video hosting sites. It tells you to wrap towels around your console to get rid of the 3 flashing red lights. Doing this, will only cause more damage to your Xbox 360 console.

There are some things you could do, which will help to avoid the red ring of death. It is recommended to get an external cooling fan to prevent over-heating. You have to keep the console cool, and buying an external cooling fan will get the job done. Although this might not completely eliminate the risk of the 3 red lights, it will certainly help the console run smoother.

Where you store your console is also very important. Try to store your Xbox 360 console in an open area. Be sure to clean the area of any dust several times a week. You don’t want any dust to build up on the inside of your console. Following the tips above might help your console stay red ring free.

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