Extinguishing the repair misconceptions of Red Ring of Death in Xbox 360

Microsoft never thought that they would be dealing with almost 50% failure rate when they released Xbox 360 back in 2005. According to Microsoft, the industry standard failure rate of their Xbox 360 console is in a range between 3-5%, though, based from a Game Survey website, he rate is as high as 54%. Like any other electronic equipment, too much using of you Xbox 360 may cause its internal system to heat up and the game console may show signs of general hardware failure. The internal system of the Xbox 360 console is not well ventilated making it to easily overheat that may trigger hardware failures. The cold solder joints which are not melted thoroughly absorb the heat causing serious damage to the chips.

The extension warranty of 3-years given by Microsoft was neglected by some users because of the amount of time it takes for the repair of units. Units with warranties that are void need to pay more than $100 for the sending of their units to Microsoft.

Microsoft’s procedure in replacing/repairing Xbox 360 with red ring problem gives the users a headache thus leaving the users with no other option but to go for the alternative way. There’s no guaranteed that after trying the alternatives, your unit would be fully repaired.

Preference #1.

Towel method

Towels must be damped first before wrapping it to your Xbox to minimize heat. Within 30 minutes, turn off the Xbox console, wait for a minute then turn your console on and then your Xbox will function again properly. The method would certainly damage your console unit instead. Never use your Xbox unit extremely to avoid heating up of its system unless you are in an air-conditioned room.

Preference #2.

Angle Method

Generally, you arrange the unit and the power supply in a precise position. The general idea is to assist the cooling of the unit. Even though the purpose is quite correct, but the method of doing it is not the right one. What will you do to fasten your unit’s position? Correct placement of your Xbox 360 in a location wherein the air could flow continuously. If possible, look for something that could cover the power supply. Elevate the power supply from the floor for easy cleaning and preventing the carpet from getting burn.

Preference #3.

Fix it yourself

The whole Xbox community is providing tutorials in repairing your Xbox so what’s there to be afraid of? Opening you Xbox console will cancel your warranty with Microsoft. Home tools couldn’t compensate the high end tools used by Microsoft in repairing Xbox. Xbox 360’s internal structure is so complicated that it cannot be grasped by our own basic intellect.

Believing on the said alternative, you’ll most likely end up destroying your Xbox.

Nothing beats the Xbox 360 in the gaming world. Achievements and misfortunes have gone through their path since 2005. The red ring of death gives them misery. Three red lights flashing indicate a general hardware failure or most popularly know as the red ring of death.

An error code character appears in the screen when the red light in the top left area flashes which tells an error in the system. Excessive playing of your console will make the two red lights around the power button to flicker that symbolizes overheating in the system. Pull of the plug from the outlet right away. Though an A/V error is not to be worried of, it may strain the wires and you end up buying another A/V cable. And of course, if 3 red lights flickers, all you have to do is to pray that it would function again normally since it’s the sign of general hardware problem which only Microsoft can repair. There’s no harm in trying to fix your game console al by yourself.

A considerable amount of factors are hidden at the back of the general hardware failure. Make sure that your power sources are enough to supply to your console. You must be careful with short circuits in your household. Remember to take caution in unplugging the wire from the outlet. Your Xbox 360 is just like ordinary appliances that needs some rest if experiencing too much heat in its wirings. Since Microsoft is saving money at that time, they design their own graphic chips, thus giving them the result of hardware failure. Now, Microsoft has learned its lessons and went back to their original graphic chip supplier even if the price is high. The cold solder joints are not melted thoroughly during the making of the Xbox 360 thus it has bubbles in it and melts when the console’s temperature goes high. Microsoft is using latest technology in soldering the lead. The cold solder joints are very weak against heat. The frequent the console reaches a high temperature is the faster your console to suffer red ring of death. They, Microsoft, didn’t affirm the news reports that they are only using an ordinary solder and not the high class one.

It’s not really that your console is a brick, there’s still a big chance for it to be repaired. If Microsoft office is very far from your location, you could always send it through forwarding companies. Let only Microsoft technicians to touch and do the repairing of your game console. Expired warranties must pay the needed amount for shipping and handling of your unit. Search to the web for the available tutorials in repairing red ring of death. If you want to try their instructions, be prepared to risk your warranty and/or the unit itself. Other people have found a way to repair the ring of death problem but won’t share it without a price.

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