CantBeFaded Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Does anybody know how to fix the infamous red ring of death on a X-BOX 360? My son need's his fixed and all I keep hearing is buy a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iDigitaL- Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Buy a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 if you still have the warrenty, send it into xbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodlyLuigi Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 If you lack the warranty, look up the towel trick on youtube and suck a few days or every weeks from it until it eventually can't go more than two hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linoleum Knive Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 What is the warranty period for Xbox 360 consoles and accessories? The warranties are: •Original Xbox 360 console with three flashing red lights or error E74: Three years from the console purchase date (not applicable to the Xbox 360 S console) Follow the steps found here: http://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-360/repair/repair-process If they try to charge you, then start to weigh between getting a refurb from them (paying for repair) or just buying a new one (A "holiday bundle" which is a new Xbox 360 S with 250 gb hard drive (internal), Fable 3, Halo: Reach, and another controller, usually go on sale for $199.99 if you watch closely). Also, Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa John Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Send it back to Microsoft, they will repair it. Because of the issue they had to extend the warranty by 3 years, so just call them up and threaten to sue (Go PS3, ect.) and you will get it repaired within a week or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIAMELO Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 If you lack the warranty, look up the towel trick on youtube and suck a few days or every weeks from it until it eventually can't go more than two hours. Never do the towel trick.... worst idea ever you will only end up overheating and fucking up the rest of the parts inside the xbox. The best thing to do if your warranty is expired is take it apart and reflow the gpu, cpu, and ram chips with a heat gun, replace the thermal compound and apply the x-clamp fix. I did this to all three of my xboxs when one of them got the red ring and they have been going strong for 2 years now. But of course if your warranty is still active just call MS like others have already said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJ Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 how old is it? if it over 5 years xbox put a play time cap on them and it cant be fixed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExGBrian Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Follow the steps found here: http://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-360/repair/repair-process If they try to charge you, then start to weigh between getting a refurb from them (paying for repair) or just buying a new one (A "holiday bundle" which is a new Xbox 360 S with 250 gb hard drive (internal), Fable 3, Halo: Reach, and another controller, usually go on sale for $199.99 if you watch closely). Also, Good luck. this its only 100 if you send it back without warranty. Also i suggest getting a innercooler like this http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Intercooler-TS/dp/B001COVHMS/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335732061&sr=8-1-spell you will never get the rrod again if you use this all the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Headband)(EG) Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Sending it to Microsoft would be the best idea. They should fix it for free and if they don't just bitch at them enough and they'll refund you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudabaga Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Buy him a motorcycle so he can be more like you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadlock Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 How many rings is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CantBeFaded Posted April 30, 2012 Author Share Posted April 30, 2012 has 4 lights making one ring. and lack he already had one and got in trouble on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linoleum Knive Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 has 4 lights making one ring. and lack he already had one and got in trouble on it 4 lights making a full ring? Thats not a red ring of death. Four lights around the power button flash red on your Xbox 360 console. Four flashing lights indicates that the console does not detect an audio/video (AV) cable. Push in the A/V cable more in the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimzy Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 4 lights making a full ring? Thats not a red ring of death. Four lights around the power button flash red on your Xbox 360 console. Four flashing lights indicates that the console does not detect an audio/video (AV) cable. Push in the A/V cable more in the back. I'm sorry faded but if it's this imma laugh :3 <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbelt Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 also, plug it directly into the wall and not a power strip. plugging it into a power strip causes it to receive less power and make all of the components to work harder than normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Problem?(*_*) Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Dam red rings, I hate em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tack Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 (edited) Wrap it in a towel turn it on leave it there for about 5 - 10 min then remove the towel reconnect it to your tv then test it will have a 60% chance of working, but keep in mind this is a temp fix and you may have do this once a week or every few days. Did it with mine and worked fine. There are also repair kits on the net to fix the sensor that is not working correctly Edit This is for 3 rings not 4 Edited April 30, 2012 by SuperSkreech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadlock Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 4 lights making a full ring? Thats not a red ring of death. Four lights around the power button flash red on your Xbox 360 console. Four flashing lights indicates that the console does not detect an audio/video (AV) cable. Push in the A/V cable more in the back. It could also be dust/grime build up in the fan intake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelloImKevin Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 sorry i have a playstation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CantBeFaded Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 Actually we hooked it up tonight so I could see for myself. It has 3 bars.........meH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExGBrian Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Actually we hooked it up tonight so I could see for myself. It has 3 bars.........meH ya ur screwed send it back or suffer the consequences MWUAHHAHAHAHAHAHA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 cough *ps3* cough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CantBeFaded Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 cough *ps3* cough send me yours haxor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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