1 Red Light Error - At one
point 1 out of every 3 Xbox 360 owners experienced this
problem. This is the one error that you do not want to
get.
This highlights that there is a serious Xbox 360 hardware
problem.
Your system indicates this error when only the bottom right part of the
ring is flashing. When you have 1 red light on the Xbox 360, it is
usually associated with an error code you see
on the screen, such as the Xbox 360 error code E74.
Searching for this error code online or in the Microsoft
support site will give you the description and solution. Usually
the problem lies on the DVD drive whether it is the wrong firmware or
lacks a chip.
It may also be a hard drive error which can be resolved
by taking it out and putting it back in or it can be a voltage error
which usually occurs if you have added accessories to it. It is best to
research the error code so you know exactly what to do.
2 Red Lights Error - One
of the most common is when two red lights are flashing. No need to
panic if you see only see the Xbox 360 2 red lights. Its sole meaning
is that the console
is too hot and needs to cool down. Power down the system and try again
in a few minutes or if possible after an hour or two.
After
giving the system some rest and playing in a much cooler environment,
you should be back to your gaming in better performance. If the problem
persists however, you may need to have it serviced to have the cooling
issue fixed.
3 Red Lights Error - f
you see three flashing lights, you are experiencing the infamous three red lights problem that many other gamers are
frustrated with. You
may also know it as the Red Ring of Death.
Your options are to send your console back to
Microsoft for repair or to fix it yourself. Be prepared to
spend
a nice amount of money ($140 or so) if you are sending your system to
Microsoft and you no longer have the warranty
4 Red
Lights
If
you have to get any flashing lights on your Xbox 360, pray that this is
the one. If the entire ring flashes, it is a minor problem
that
indicates that the AV cable isn't connected properly or in rare
instances, the cable is damaged. Make sure everything is properly
connected and replace it if It still doesn't work.
I would never recommend you attempt to fix the red rings on your own. Your Xbox 360 could possibly be repaired under the current service contract. Contact Microsoft first to see if they can repair your Xbox 360 for free.
If not then you can attempt to follow the instructions of numerous online help sites. Here is one of the more popular sites that offer repair assistance for the red rings: http://www.squidoo.com/xbox_360_red_ring_of_death_fix-how_to_guide123
There are also many tech dealers that offer repair service in different areas. Due a search for repair services in your area and you might find a more proffesional solution to your repair needs.
good luck.
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,
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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.
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