Xbox 360 multiple Red Lights Fix – fix It Yourself

If your Xbox 360 gaming unit has stopped working and you are getting the Three Red Lights error don’t fret, there is hope. With some simple tools and a good repair manual you can perform the Xbox 360 Repair it yourself.

You will need a set of torx screwdrivers, If you do not have a set you can pick up a low priced set at your local hardware store.

The Three red light problem means there is a general hardware failure. 1 thing you can try is to dis-connect everything and let your console sit for twenty minutes unplugged from the power. Re-connect everything and try it again, If you are still getting the problem remove the hard drive and re-install it. Sometimes they get loose and you get a bad connection.

If that did not repair it you will need to open it up at this point. The most common errors are no video or disks will not read. Both can be fix fairly easy.

If you have no video you can try a alternative video plug, borrow a friends if you do not have another one. If you still have no video but audio is working you will need to check the soldering connections on the main board for the video connector. Consult the manual before attempting this or any other internal repairs.

If your Microsoft Xbox is not loading the disks or getting disk problems make sure your disks are clean.You may have to replace the DVD drive or if you have the skills you can disconnect the DVD drive and replace just the pick up assembly. This is a lot lower costing than replacing the whole drive. Again consult the repair manual before attempting this.

Your other choice is to send your system off to Microsoft and Wait. Nothing worse than having Halo 3 and not being able to play it. I prefer to do my own mods and repairs. The system unit is very similar to your home pc, it is actually a small pc. With a little patience anyone can learn how to do there own Red Light repairs.

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