My xbox 360 got shorted out and now i get the 3 red rings and error 0001 is the brick dead or is the xbox dead

Xbox-experts.com - Error code 3 RLOD E01 / 0001

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General info on Error code : 3 Red Lights E01 0001 and how to fix it!. Short circuit in the console/faulty PSU. E-Code / Secondary Error code‎: ‎E01 (No ...
Binary/Hex‎: ‎00000001 / 0x01 -> 1
Primary Error code‎: ‎3 RLOD

Thanks for your question. To fix the 3 red lights what you will need to do is stop the heat getting to the GPU and the CPU and to do this you can use a good Xbox 360 Repair guide or of course you can send it in.

Red Ring of Death: Red Flashing XBOX 360 Lights Explained Common Xbox 360 Red Ring Errors The XBOX has a reported 54.2% failure rate which makes the XBOX 360 gaming consoles' worst "lemon" to date. If you find yourself with the red flashing lights error, --> follow this guide to try and pinpoint the problem with your XBOX 360.

1 Red Ring = Serious Hardware Failure
I f your XBOX 360 has a 1 red flashing light error, you're more than likely in big trouble. The 1 flashing red ring of light can be due to GPU or CPU failure, RAM overheating, a DVD drive error, or some serious problem with your Xbox 360's internal components. The most common 1 flashing red ring lights error is the E74 error. The E74 error is no easy fix for the Xbox 360 and usually has to be repaired by the manufacturer [though some have managed to repair it with the heat gun trick - but be careful]

2 Red Rings = Overheating
Mostly all red flashing lights on the Xbox 360 rings are due to overheating in some way or other, but the 2 red rings singles out overheating as the main issue. When doing the X-Clamp fix the 2 red rings are required to fix the Xbox 360 by overheating the CPU. If you get this Xbox 360 error without doing the X-Clamp fix, you probably just need to let your Xbox 360 cool down for a few hours. Make sure that all vents aren't blocked off and that your Xbox fans are working properly in order to repair this problem.

3 Red Rings = Basic Hardware Failure
The most common error on the Xbox 360 is the 3 red rings - also known as the Red Rings of Death (RRoD). This flashing lights problem is the main cause of Xbox 360's 54.2% failure rate. The 3 red flashing lights can be due to lots of different errors but is mainly due to the X-Clamps in your Xbox 360 and overheating. Fortunately, lots of people were able to fix this issue using the X-Clamp and heat gun fix. Follow this list of error codes to find out the real issue with the 3 red rings because there are quite a few of them.

check video conection and power brick connection if power brick is red you need a new power brick 4 red lights is a failed av power conetion then its a uncovered by warrenty red ring of death but thats really rare best of luck if its dead look for a 4 rrod repair guide or call 1-800-4my-xbox

A red light on the xbox 360 power brick usually indicates the Xbox 360 console has a short circuit. Here is how to be sure:

1. Try unplugging the power brick from the wall and from the xbox 360.
2. Wait about 30 seconds and plug the power brick into the wall power outlet.
3. Make sure the indicator light on the power brick is orange. ( If it's not orange then get yourself a new power brick and try again ).
4. Plug the power brick into the Xbox 360 console and try to power it on.
If your power brick turns red or you get an immediate three red ring error than you will need to have the console professionally repaired.
If your warranty with Microsoft has expired; the company I work for GATpro Repairs offers this service at a low flat rate and we pay for the return shipping.
Good Luck and I hope this has helped!
Michael GATpro Repair Technician

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Meaning of Red Light on xbox 360 Is this the Ring of Death?
No, either you have one of your cords unplugged, such as the RCAjacks, or some other hardware issue that probably isn't as serious as one you would have with the 3 light ring of death.


How to fix it.
Since it's just one light in the red ring, you may be in luck. Most times, this error can be resolved by powering off your xbox, unplugging it from the back, then unplugging the power brick. Plug them all back in and power the box back up. If this doesn't take care of the problem, microsoft also suggests taking the harddrive out and putting it back in.


If all else fails.
It may be time to contact Microsoft support. Hopefully you can save you info. Goodluck.

you probably did something to where you messed up your xbox motherboard, making it (after less then a minute of power) get short circuited and power fails. i would recommend getting it repaired by microsoft if you have a warranty.

yea...ur gonna have 2 send that in 2 microsof...heres the # 2 call them 1-800-469-9269

Three red lights on the ring of light is an indication of a hardware failure

1. Turn off the xbox 360, disconnect the cables wait for 20 seconds reconnect the cables and turn it back on.

2. Check the light on the power supply ( The big brick that goes to your wall )
If the light is green that means the power supply is OK
If the light is Red that means the power supply needs to be replaced

3. If above steps doesn't work, you need to contact xbox customer support to get your xbox repaired
and shipping and handling will be covered.

It might be Red ring of Death problem, You can either send your Xbox toMicrosoft and wait for 2-3 weeks till you get back your Xbox or you canfix the problem yourself with the help of a DIY fix guide.
Check out the post discussing about RROD problem here: http://www.fix-xbox360.info/2008/08/23/xbox-360-red-light-fix/
Hope it helps...