System error e74 - Microsoft Xbox 360 Console

An E74 error is indicated when the lower-right quadrant of the ring indicator flashes red and displays an error message in multiple languages: "System Error. Contact Xbox Customer Support", with the code E74 at the bottom . The error is caused when there's a video problem, because the Xbox 360's hardware scaler chip is damaged.

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Microsoft covers repairs for the E74 error for a period of three (3) years from the original purchase date of the console. If you are outside the initial three-year warranty period, you can still receive console repair service from Microsoft for a fee for the E74 error. For more information about the E74 warranty extension, see the following article:

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This problem occurs when the Xbox 360 console experiences a hardware failure. To verify that your console is displaying the E74 error message, follow these steps:

1. Turn off the console.
2. Turn on the console.
3. Verify that your console displays the E74 error message.

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Microsoft covers repairs for the E74 error for a period of three (3) years from the original purchase date of the console. If you are outside the initial three-year warranty period, you can still receive console repair service from Microsoft for a fee for the E74 error.

This problem occurs when the Xbox 360 console experiences a hardware failure. To verify that your console is displaying the E74 error message, follow these steps:

1. Turn off the console.
2. Turn on the console.
3. Verify that your console displays the E74 error message.

If you are experiencing this problem, your Xbox 360 console must be repaired..... Microsoft covers repairs for the E74 error for a period of three (3) years from the original purchase date of the console. If you are outside the initial three-year warranty period, you can still receive console repair service from Microsoft for a fee for the E74 error.
https://myservice.xbox.com/en-us/Pages/Welcome.aspx

The E74 error indicates there is a hardware malfunction inside the console. If the console is under warrenty you may want to send it in, but they will send you a replacement refurbished console. If you want to try to fix it your self the RROD fix usually fixes the E74 since the RROD usually follows the E74. Check out this video. I hope this helps,
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There's plenty of resources to draw on relating to this problem. Here's a couple of websites that offer advice:

• http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Fix-the-Xbox-360-E74-Error&id=2103675
• http://www.articlesbase.com/hardware-articles/xbox-360-e74-system-error-repair-guide-1096485.html
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0katvvV3ric

I beleive in some instances, Microsoft may extend your warranty to cover a E74 error (even if your standard warranty has expired). It might be worth giving their customer support hotline a call (the number for your country is available from www.xbox.com)

Hope this helps!

E74 is the display chip overheating you will need to send it in to have it fixed or fix it yourself using a good guide

An E74 error is when the lower-right quadrant of the ring piece indicator flashes red and displays an error message in multiple languages: "E74 System Error. Contact Xbox Customer Support". The error is caused when there's a video problem with the Xbox's hardware scaler chip being damaged. As of April 14, 2009, the E74 error is now covered by the three-year extended warranty.

not sure if this will help but i found this video showing a fix for that problem
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTBH29CmFHA

one red light is also the E71 error as well.

Check out this page:

http://www.llamma.com/xbox360/repair/Xbox-360-error-codes.htm