It says E74 on screen - Microsoft Xbox 360 Console

Do you get an error code on the bottom of the screen? e.g. E74, E73, E68 ? If yes, what is it?

The E74 error happens as the scaler chip that deals with all the display, you will need to stop the heat build up, you can do this yourself or you can send it in for repair.

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

This indicates overheating and could lead to terminal problems in the console... I would send it to MS for repair... also see this link if you like....

http://ezinearticles.com/?Xbox-360-E74-Error---Everything-You-Wanted-to-Know-About-Error-E74&id=2613185

you are seeing one red light on the powerbutton and E74 on the screen?

E74 can only be caused by either the HDD or the console itself,so you might wanna try using a different HDD with your console, if the issue still persists, then most probably, the console is having a hardware failure,there is a possibility that the HDD PORT is not properly woking w/c is causing the e74 error.

if thats the case, try calling xbox support hotline(1-800-4-MYXBOX) to process a repair for the console,it will be free,because Microsoft is extending the warranty of the consoles for 3yrs from the date of purchase for e74 and 3red light issues.

or you can also process a repair online,that is available at service.xbox.com,just click on "repair my console"


hope i'll help you..:-)

It may be due to the screen high screen voltage . You can correct it by adjusting screen control on the flyback transformer .

after all the things i did i could not fix the e74 i had to send the box in to get fixed e74means ur system is fried slayer2290

This E74 represents a dead lens issue. try unplugging for a 5 minute period and plug back in. this should reset the board. if the E74 comes back on your screen, this is a dead lens warning. it will have to be repaired by a local tech shop or Microsoft tech.

Ok. You have a serious problem that you CAN NOT fix, but DO NOT FEAR! Microsoft has come out and said that if you have red lights that flash, more commonly known as "Red Rings of Death", they will send you another system. So all you need to do, is contact Microsoft and tell them your problem. The e74 error should say in screen "Hardware malfuction" because I had the same thing before. So don't worry about it and just talk to Microsoft. Good luck!

P.S. If you bought it from somewhere popular like Walmart somewhat recently, they will also take it back for you because that is what I did. Mine got the e74 error within the first month and I just sent it back to Walmart and got a 100% refund!

one red light is also the E71 error as well.