Xbox 360 - What causes the 3 red lights problem and what you can do about it

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The Xbox 360 is one of the best selling console on the market and for good reason. The only problem is undergoing a significant number of boxes by 3 red lights error. Recent reports suggest that the failure rate could be as high as 40%. Regardless of the failure rate, the Xbox was far more reliable, and remains the most important shortcoming is probably the best console on the market.

So why did it happen? I have examined in detail the failure modes andis certain - while the console is overheating are causing the problem and can it really should have a better cooling, especially given the length of time people spend on their computers, not the the only cause. Another problem is that there is an electrical connection between the failure of major computer-chip (CPU) and motherboard. If the engine is hot, the solder is heated, becomes soft and can lead to breakage and separation. In this case, you get the dreaded 3 RedSimple mistake. So essentially has its own problem of dependence caused by insufficient cooling and a bad solder joint, which together cause the error.

So what can be done about the problem? Another trick, thats doing the rounds of the towel trick is that the console in a towel, turn it on and wrap it means overheating. This seems little sense, but it can solve the problem. The only problem is that the fix is temporary. The reason is that it works effectively prevents the towelAirflow, which bears the internal temperature to rise significantly. The solder melts and if you're lucky, the electrical connection is fixed and red light error message disappears. Now it does not take a genius to realize that packaging in a towel and let it warm up console is not only hot, but the common offend any other common area as well. In the long run, this spells death for the Xbox.

The good news is that a permanent solution isavailable. It 'can also upgrade himself with the right-hand drive in less than an hour. So the choice. You can pay Microsoft to fix the problem, for about $ 140 or you can repair it yourself with a good guide for about $ 20 - $ 30

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