X Box 360 Red Ring of Death Help!!?

Question

how do I fix and prepare for this?

Answer 1

I haven't had it personally, but according to what I've read on Microsoft's Xbox site, the three lights other than the power light will flash red to indicate a hardware problem. Usually this freezes the system and makes it not run. If it happens, you'll have to send it off to Microsoft to be fixed, and it takes about two weeks.

However, the problem is less common with the newer Xboxes. If you've got an older one, or a refurb, you're more likely to have this issue.

I'll link the support site for it since they have more info that might help you there.

Answer 2

If your buying it new... then good. I had gotten an Xbox in around the end of December and got the red rings in july, it really stunk that I couldnt play, but the day i got it I went to Xbox.com and filled everything out for repair because it was still under warranty. They sent me a box I shipped it to them and in about 2 wks I got it back, and they give you a free 1 month too. I didnt have to pay for anything which was nice, and hopefully since they fixed it, it wont happen again.

Answer 3

Oook, so i just recently got the rrod so i know how you may feel so anyway if you get the red ring of death Microsoft extends your warranty by 3 years but you will have to wait like 2 months! or to speed the repairing up pay $90 or so to get it fixed in maybe 1-2 weeks! (what i did) but if you want to prepare for this, pay bout 30-40 dollars to some guy to install some c**p in your 360 to prevent this from happening. Some tips upon getting the rrod: NEVER DO THE TOWEL TRICK IT ONLY WORKS FOR BOUT A WEEK THEN ITS TOAST AGAIN! try not fixing it yourself as this will void the warranty no matter what. if you plan on opening it up ask someone whos a pro at it or at least has some exp. Just to let you know the people who do this preventation thing normally open it up and install an additional fan. Anyways hope this helps.

Answer 4

red ring of death is most common to the older xbox 360's.... you simply call up technical support (if its under warranty or willing to pay $90) and they will replace the xbox 360 within 2 weeks usually.... if you are wiilling you can fix the red ring of death yourself, its easy if you are really good with computer..