Before sending your Xbox 360 off for repair (which cost $140), here are some simple tips and suggestions you may try before digging even deeper into the issue.
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- Restart the console.
- If this did not work, there could be a loose cord or cable. First, any cables and power cords that can be removed should be disconnected. Unplug the power cable from the wall plug. Firmly reattach all cables and cords back into the console. Now connect up the power and turn on the console.
- If the above step didn't work, then try turning off the console, unplugging the power and then disconnecting the hard drive. Now plug into the power and turn the console back on. If console does not show the three red lights error, turn it off and disconnect the power cord from the wall. Finally, reconnect the hard drive, plug in the power, and turn on the console.
- If you are using a defective surge protector, plug strip, or extension cord, your xbox may not be getting adequate power. Try plugging the power brick directly into the wall. This sort of thing happens more often than you might think. My DSL connection used to be very unreliable until I bypassed my surge protector and plugged my modem directly into the wall. I should have done this in the first place rather than making a lot of angry (and useless) phone calls to my internet service provider.
- If you think that your machine has overheated, then turn it off and let it cool down. Ensure that the cooling vents are not blocked in any way and keep your Xbox 360 in a ventilated and open area.Do not place near it any sources of heat. There are obvious sources like heaters and radiators and such. But less obvious sources include the electrical devices that are sitting on top or beneath your xbox.
- Try removing any dust buildup inside the machine.
- Cool off your console with a small fan.
- Tip the console on it's side so that more surface area is exposed to the surrounding air.
- Don't forget to keep the power brick cool, so keep it off of shaggy carpeting. Better still, place it on an elevated surface. You can even hang the power brick by its cord off of a hook.
- Keep the rear of the console clear. Don't push it up against a wall and keep any debris away. This includes not allowing any cords and cables to get all bunched up in this area.
- Don't do any all day gaming marathons. Limit your gaming to just a few hours, then turn it off and let it cool down for a while. The warmer the room temperature is the shorter your playing time should be.
You may also want to cool your Xbox 360 in the future, here's our recommendations:
Cooling Your Xbox 360
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If the above cooling suggestions weren't enough, there are plenty of external cooling devices designed for the Xbox 360 being sold on Amazon.
instead of making all these addaptationsfor cooling the xbox why dont they just put then on them or as a ree accesory like he headset . hmm let me think maybe its becouse xbox get millions of £ from people paying for it to be fixed, but luckily this website and others like it will slowly help people in helping themselves
which cooler would you recomend
Xbox 360 Intercooler TS for sure. I use it!