A Cap On Xbox 360

By Silas Steaphenee

So you are playing your fave game on Xbox 360. Perhaps it's halo 3, maybe it's Guitar Hero. Suddenly the screen freezes up and then goes blank. And what do you know, the green lights on the front of the console turn into 3 red lights.

Don't Worry, it CAN Be Fixed

Before you panic and throw that Xbox 360 out, shall we consider your options when it comes to a way to fix my Xbox 360 - 3 red lights.

The explanation why you are getting those lights is actually extremely simple. They're a code that tells you some internal element is malfunctioning. It is like the check engine light on the vehicle.

The cause of that malfunction all goes back to heat.

As you almost certainly know, Xbox 360 gets extraordinarily hot. Microsoft failed to do an excellent job with the look of the console, and over ten percent of Xbox 360s get the three Red Lights ( often times called the Red Ring of Death ).

Now you might think that the system is toast or you are going to have to purchase a new Xbox 360, but there are fixes available.

How to Fix My Xbox 360 - Fix 1

Like I said, heat is the base problem to why you are getting the Red Ring of Death. If you play your console for long periods of time, that heat builds up and causes certain components to flex and become disconnected.

Before you pay anyone any money, ensure your console is well ventilated. Take it out of the small cupboard it may be in--that traps heat. Don't set it at once on the carpet either. That is like placing it in the oven, bad!

Make sure the console is well ventilated and perhaps even put a tiny fan near it to help blow cool air into the system. Let it chill for roughly 10-20 mins before you try it again. - 31837

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