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Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Three Flashing Red Lights Xbox Problem?
More and more people are realizing these days that it's much faster to fix the three flashing red lights on your Xbox 360 yourself than it is to send it in to greedy$oft. There's a lot of free information out there on the web today including the towel trick and the x-clamp method, but the way I fixed mine was with this ebook.
The instructions were easy to follow, it has full colour pictures and it's pretty much idiot proof. Since I bought mine they've even upgraded the book to include high resolution videos showing you the same repairs that would normally cost you $140 in the shops.
Save yourself a lot of grief, don't bother with the free guides out there, they will only bring heartache. One of the reasons they have so many 'free' guides out there is because people aren't willing to pay for their information because it's of poor quality and out of date.
The xbox 360 repair guide will show you how to permanently get rid of the three flashing red lights xbox problem that you are currently facing, or your money back. How's that for a promise!
Monday, March 31, 2008
How to Fix 3 Red Lights
In the software industry it's common practice to send out a piece of software that hasn't had all the bugs ironed out of it yet and then as time goes on release 'patches' to fix the bugs that the public finds.
It seems that greedysoft have taken the same approach with the xbox 360. While the games themselves are awesome and while thye have given us the wonders of CoD4 and Halo 3, they've also realeased them for use on a machine that will die trying to play the games for you.
The 3 red lights problem is a worldwide epidemic and up until now there wasn't a lot you could do about it. If you xbox 360 is under warranty they you can call 1800-4-MY-XBOX, check out my post of a video of one of those calls.
Or, you can do the intelligent thing and do what thousands of other people have done (including myself, that's why I started this whole blog) and fix the 3 red lights error yourself!
It will take you less than an hour, and more than likely you have every tool you need sitting at home, if you don't you can just go to any old hardware store, but I had everything I needed sitting around.
You'll save yourself the $140 it would cost if you got it fixed in a shop, and the guide even comes with a money back guarantee. If it doesn't work for you, just get your money back, and hey your xbox was already broken anyway right?
If you don't want to continue moping around home waiting for your xbox to magically repair itself, then take control NOW and fix the 3 red light error yourself so that you can get back to gaming.

Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Xbox 360 Problems
However, what many 360 owners are not aware of is the fact that different types of red flashing lights actually mean different things, some more serious than others. Today I am going to tell you exactly what each specific red light configuration means for you and your Xbox, what the causes of each are and what can be done to fix the problems.
Before we can begin you need to inspect the front of your Xbox 360 console and get accustomed with the light display circle. Look carefully and you'll notice that its broken up into four sections, all of which glow green when the console is functioning correctly. For the purposes of this article section one is the top right hand corner section of the circle, section two is the bottom right hand corner, section three is the bottom left hand corner and section four is the top left hand corner.
If section two of the light circle is the only one glowing red then the console has simply overheated. One of the main Xbox 360 Problems is that it is notorious for overheating due to a somewhat inefficient heat removal system. Using the 360 for extended periods of time can cause the console to overheat and the only solution is to power the console down for an hour or so until it has cooled down. To help prevent overheating from occurring in the first place it is advisable to move the console to an area where it receives plenty of air flow and is raised off the ground.
If all four sections of the light circle are glowing red then the problem is even easier to fix. All that has occurred is that the AV cable has become disconnected from the back of the console. Completely remove the Xbox 360 AV cable and plug it back in until a clicking noise is heard. Restart the console and all should be working as normal. However, if the console still displays the four red lights then you should ring the Xbox 360 technical helpline (1-800-4MY-XBOX for American gamers, 425-635-7180 for international gamers) between 6am to 10pm Pacific time.
The real problems start when either section three, or all sections but number one of the light ring are glowing red. This means that your Xbox 360 console has experienced a general hardware failure and is basically unusable.
Have no fear though, your Xbox 360 problems can be solved!
One of the most common causes of general hardware failure in the Xbox 360 is the malfunction of the Nyoko intercooler. Another common cause is the fracturing of the lead-free solder used during the construction of the console.
No amount of rebooting or cursing will fix the problem, and there are only three options to get yourself gaming again.
The first is to purchase a new 360 console. However, this will be an expensive option and there is no guarantee that the new console you purchase will suffer the same problem as the old one.
If you do choose to buy a new Xbox 360 then it would be wise to get an additional warranty to cover you in case you once again suffer the "Red Ring Of Death".
Another option would be to send your faulty Xbox 360 back to Microsoft for repair. To do this you need to call the technical helpline (1-800-4MY-XBOX for American gamers, 425-635-7180 for international gamers) and explain exactly what the problem with your console is. A box will then be shipped to the address that you gave to the technical specialist that contains the instructions for shipping. Pack the console only (remove the hard-drive and all cables, controllers and discs from the drive) into the box unless otherwise stated in the instructions. Ship the box to the address provided and get yourself ready for the wait. It will take a LONG TIME to receive the refurbished console, and far longer if you live overseas.
Some gamers have been unfortunate enough to have shipped their console for repair, only to have the replacement break down on them as well.
However, if you're the sort of person who wants to get back to gaming as soon and for as little money as possible then the best option would be to attempt a home repair job. Now you're probably thinking that it can't be possible to fix you Xbox 360 problems from home. I'm not gonna lie, it's not as easy as it should be, but there are a number of excellent guides to DIY 360 repair that can be purchased online for a reasonable price.
Of course there is some risk involved - opening your console will automatically void the warranty so the cautious Xbox 360 gamer would be wise to send their console back to Microsoft. For those who wish to get over your Xbox 360 Problems and back to gaming quickly and cheaply home repair is a truly viable option and in most cases requires no special technical skills.
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Monday, March 17, 2008
Xbox Troubleshooting
Yes, sad to say, someone could of easily said that the XBOX 360 was rushed to darn quickly, in time for the christmas season and the following years Consumer Electronics Show, held annually in Los Vegas. Me being an Apple computer user, I was never the hugest fan when it came to Microsoft products. I did eventually end up buying one, because years before I made the switch from PC to Apple, I had fell in love with Project Gotham 3.
Ok, so $400 and $50 for the game, I ended up thinking I got a fair deal with my XBOX 360. I was having a ball with the insane graphics, and just winning cars left and right. I have to admit, I am a huge F1 race fan at heart, so I seriously thought I was going to wear the heck out of the thing. A few months of hardcore gameplay between work, and watching hockey and footballl, I eventually won the Ferrari F430.
So, the day after I won the Ferrari F430, I wanted to take the prancing horse out to the Nurburgring and lay some serious Pirelli P-Zeros and while entering the Nordschliefe area while departing the current GP track, my game just stopped! I was puzzled and couldn't figure it out for the life of me what was wrong. The power connections and video/sound connections were solid, so that was not the problem.
I had examined the console, and happened to find on the power button, a ring of red lights blinking. Since I had taken automotive school in high school, I have noticed that the blinking red lights could of been some trouble code. Instead of calling Microsoft, since I am not a huge fan of them at all, heh, I decided to pursue the problem using the world wide web. Looking on various websites, forums, endless google search strings, I had found out the problem was a general hardware failure.
I had a few options thought that I could examine.
Send the box to Microsoft to get it repaired. This would take copious amounts of time, and some cash outlay for shipping and overall repairs to the console.
Just simply throw out the unit, and spend another $400 to get back to having fun driving my Ferrari's.
Further explore a suitable possibility to repair the Console myself, regardless of voiding the warranty.
The solution I found, and believe it or not worked, was the Three Red Light Fix Guide. This was a series of videos, along with a companion PDF guide demonstrating how to repair your XBOX 360 in the neighborhood of an hour's time. If you are either mechanically inclined or not, I found the xbox 360 repair video easy to follow through with their simple, easy to understand terminology and step-by-step instruction.
If you do not want to send the box back to Microsoft, and maybe save money in the process while learning more about your XBOX 360, check out the Three Red Light Repair Guide Here.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Xbox Repair Guide
One concept that is sure to make the blood run cold in any Xbox 360 owner's veins is the sight of the Red Ring of death. More appropriately, the Ring Of Light on the front of an Xbox 360 flashing red, indicating some major trouble is about to go down. The Xbox 360 can be subject to a number of possible technical and hardware problems, of which overheating , more than often, considered the main culprit.
Since the Xbox 360 console was released in 2005 the console's reliability gained a bad reputation by the general public, and in the press through articles portraying its poor reliability and relatively high failure rates. Although Microsoft's Peter Moore published an open letter in July 2007, recognizing the problem and announcing a 3 year warranty expansion, there is an alternative option.
The good news is that most every faulty Xbox 360 unit with the Red Ring error, are very easily able to be successfully repaired. This is great news for Xbox owners and it gets even better.
It's been a long wait for the first of many self-styled Xbox Repair Guides to surface on the web, up till now. An effective, but all important, GUARANTEED Solution is 3 Red Light Fix, a Xbox 360 Repair Guide which offers all Xbox 360 owners, A PERMANENT Solution, to ridding their consoles of the Red Ring Of Death.
The major advantage being that you are able to be up and playing in less than one hour, as well as save more than $100 required for the otherwise normal, shipping and repair costs.
The guide also covers; overheating , graphic errors and freeze ups. The Xbox repair guide instructions are easy to follow and include great hi-res videos.
With more people submitting their Xbox 360 consoles to be fixed, the repair centres are quickly becoming overloaded and wait times are increasing from weeks to months!
Not to mention the hundreds of dollars you WILL PAY to fix Microsoft's faults!
Thankfully NOW YOU CAN fix these problems by yourself...

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Thursday, February 7, 2008
Xbox 360 Repairs
Forum rumours are ripe on the internet that there has been a spike in Xbox 360 returns, both valid and not so much.
This has lead to an increase in the return time for repaired Xbox 360s. I've heard that the turnaround time for Xbox 360 repairs has skyrocketed to as long as eight weeks.
Before the manufacturers were offering the extended 3 year warranty they were charging $140 for Xbox 360 Repairs.
They put out a story that to do Xbox 360 Repairs was something difficult, their way of controlling the masses I guess. Their reasoning was something along these lines...
If we convince people that Xbox 360 Repairs are beyond their own DIY ability then they'll all have to pay us to fix their consoles.
The truth of the matter though, is that the Xbox 360 Repairs you need can be done in the comfort of your own home.
A couple of class action suits later and they brought out an extended 3 year warranty on all new Xbox 360s.
Unfortunately, the extended warranty doesn't extend to everybody.
If you bought your Xbox 360 second hand, they won't fix it for you. They won't fix your xbox 360 if you have opened the xbox up. There are a lot of ways to void your warranty, choose your poison.
If your warranty isn't valid anymore, your best bet is to actually take your Xbox 360 Repairs into your own hands.
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It has high res videos for every step so you can see everything in action. A lot of people have done their own Xbox 360 Repairs and saved themselves a lot of grief.
If you want a quick temporary fix, check out my post on the towel trick, but I'd really recommend doing it the right way for a permanent fix.

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Thursday, January 31, 2008
Fix Xbox 360 Three Red Lights Error - Videos Added

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Thursday, January 24, 2008
The Towel Trick - how to fix your Xbox 360 three red light problem.
Some of your might have heard of the towel trick when it comes to troubleshooting your Xbox 360.
It's pretty simple to do the towel trick
Basically...
- You just wrap your Xbox 360 with a cotton towel
- Turn on your problematic Xbox 360 for ten minutes or so (without actually playing a game or anything) and then take towel off
- Wait 10-20 minutes for it to cool back down (if you switch it on at this point without waiting for it to cool down you'll get the ordinary overheating lights warning)
- Turn it back on and hope and pray that the three red lights of doom are gone!
Sometimes you get an extra 20 minutes of playing time, and sometimes you get a few extra hours.
It's believed that the reason this towel trick works is because on occasion one of the solder joints inside your xbox that connects one of the chips to the board becomes cracked.
When you overheat your Xbox 360 with the three red lights on, the solder sometimes melts and forms a proper connection again.
I must stress that this is a very TEMPORARY fix.
The dangerous part of this fix is that overheating any electronic device is never a good thing. The Xbox 360 has fans on it to COOL IT DOWN. When you purposely heat it up you run the risk of seriously damaging your Xbox. So try this at your own risk.
Don't say I didn't warn you, but hey, it was already broken right?
At this point you're probably thinking that an ordinary soldering iron would do the trick, but the way the solder is laid out is a ball/grid array, so a standard soldering iron won't work.
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I used it myself on mine and it worked a treat. The instructions are easy to understand and it has videos and everything. It took me about 47 minutes to get mine back up and running, and I'm a complete noob at DIY.

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Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Three Red Lights Error

You might have already looked up a few of the free quick fixes that are out there like the towel fix, which admittedly works for a little bit of time but then 10 hours later you find your XBox 360's three red lights flashing in your face again.
You might even have considered sending your XBox away to be repaired, which if it's still under warranty really isn't too bad. If you have the time to spare (because it can take ages) then this is the preferable option so as no to void your warranty.
The big downside to being one of the first people in your neighbourhood to own an XBox 360 is that you end up having to find out all the problems, errors, and issues that they were too lazy to test in the factory.
I was pretty peeved when it happened to my XBox 360. I'm not much one for tv, but I have a giant plasma screen sitting in my lounge for high-def gaming. I was in the middle of project gotham racing 4 when the three red lights of death struck.
Who knew that three blinking red lights could cause so much heartache and disappointment.
Mine wasn't under warranty and the quote from the repair shop to repair the 3 red light problem error was almost as much as buying a new one.
So I got online and looked around for a solution.
There were a few quick fixes, and they worked for a little while, as in less than 24 hours. Then I found an ebook that totally solved my problems. It's the BEST repair guide out there.

There are a few of them out there that give you good information on how to fix the three red lights but this one has videos and everything.
Long story short I was able to repair my XBox 360 all by myself with just some regular household items, and I even fixed my buddy's one too. Maybe I should start charging people for my services, lol.
Seriously though, click on the links and buy the ebook.
You'll be doing yourself a favour, and you absolutely get what you pay for, and it has a money back guarantee.
In life, too often we go with the 'free' information, but after trying the free fixes on the net I wish I had just sucked it up and bought the ebook to start with. If you're not afraid of a screw driver, you'll be able to fix it yourself.
Even if it doesn't work for you, no harm done because your Xbox was already broken.
Give it a try and feel good about yourself for fixing those damn three red lights.