Incredible graphics and an awesome selection of games is not all that the Xbox 360 has to offer, it also has some killer online play as well. Taking this into account, it is no wonder the Xbox 360 has taken the market by storm.
However, there are some technical issues which a lot of Xbox 360 users could do without. These issues can be spotted by the color of the lights around the power button. When everything is working well, all of these lights are green - but in case of errors, these lights will turn red.
Failures or other types of errors are what these red lights indicate. The amount of red lights that are lite up on your system will determine what the error or problem is. Some problems are easy to fix, while other problems may require that you ship off your Xbox 360 to Microsoft. Knowing what the red lights mean first, will let you know how to properly fix your console.
One red light on your gaming console means that you have a problem with your scaler chip, which is the chip that sends the display signal to your television. This problem may require a new chip. However, it is a minor problem and can be fixed quite quickly.
2 red lights indicate overheating. If you see these, shut down your console at once and allow it a few hours to cool. Cleaning out dust which can build up inside the console can help with this problem, since dust can clog the internal cooling systems and prevent them from working properly, as well as clogging the air vents. Don’t keep your Xbox in a cabinet while you play - keep it out where air can circulate around it; this can prevent your Xbox 360 from overheating.
The red ring of death is what they call it when your Xbox 360 displays three red lights. this is the nastiest of the Xbox errors. You can fix this problem yourself with the right guide, but if you are scared of trying to fix it on your own then you will have to send your system in for repair.
Four red lights is easy. Go plug your AV cable back in. If your AV cable is plugged in securely but your system is still showing the four red lights then you probably just need a new AV cable.
These are the common red light errors that may occur as you use your Xbox 360. Keep in mind that the cause of most Xbox 360 problems is overheating. Keep it clean and play in a well ventilated, preferable cool room to keep most of these errors from happening to you.
If you keep these tips in mind your Xbox 360 will last for years to come.
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