Article by Robert Taylor
Fix XBox 360 problems without specialist knowledgeI know lots of people who have recently had problems with their XBox 360, and it seems from looking around the forums that these are not one-off cases. The official Microsoft line is that the failure rate is about 3%, but most people seem to agree that this statistic is way too low. Of course, if your XBox 360 is under warranty you can just send it back for a repair (of course this doesnt apply if you have modded it!), but that can take 4-6 weeks. In most cases the repairs are actually quite simple, and some dont even involve opening the outer shell. So, how do you fix Xbox 360 problems without specialist knowledge.Well, the first thing is to determine is what the problem is. Few people are aware that the XBox 360′s ‘Ring-Of-Light’ not only indicates that that a problem has occurred, but it also tells you what caused it. Here are some of the common codes Running clockwise from the top left:-Overheating: This is the most common problem seen. Sections 1, and 3 flash red. Usually all you need to do is move your XBox 360 away into a reasonably open space and let it cool down. Check that the vents are clear and you may even consider one of the many cooling products such as CoolerMaster that you can find on the internet. However, if the problem persists you will need to try more drastic measures to fix it.No Video Cable Detected: All 4 segments are flashing red. This is a simple fix, simply check all cables are firmly pushed home.General Hardware Failure: Sections 1, 3, and 4 blink red. This is the worst fault because you really dont know what is making it happen. If you check the link in my resource box though you will be able to download a great guide that will help you here.Specific Hardware Failure: Segment 4 flashes red. The monitor will display an error message that tells you which part has failed. Look at the link in my resource box to find out more information about this.Now that you understand what the most common issues are and how to diagnose them, you are well on your way to fixing your Xbox 360 without any specialist knowledge.The best way I have found to fix xbox 360 problems without specialist knowledge is to get one of these great guides from http://xbox360.cbreviews.info You can get E-book guides or video guides that will have your XBox 360 back working in no time.
Robert Taylor writes regularly about computers related topics. I hope you enjoy this article.
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