Sony PlayStation 3 vs. Microsoft Xbox 360
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Is It Possible To Fix An Xbox 360 Yourself?
...ld that they can either have it repaired by Microsoft, which can be a time consuming procedure, have the console repaired by another third party at their own cost or purchase a new 360. However, according to some there is another option - home repair.
It sounds crazy doesn't it, repairing such a hi-tech piece of equipment with no special training or expensive tools, in fact, it sounds impossible. According to some repair guides that are available online it is possible to fix an Xbox 360 at home. All you need to know for repairing the console and navigating its internal components is usually written in text format, some of the better quality gu...more
Xbox 360 Overheating - Learn to Prevent the 3 Red Light error
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The Xbox 360 is a high performance gaming system that uses a ton of processing power. This in turn can cause the Xbox 360 to become too hot for the system to function properly and often the system will simply turn off. Sometimes 3 of the Rings around the controller circle will flash which is why this problem is often referred to as the 3 Red Light Error or the Red Lights of Death. Fortunately there are a few ways that you can prevent your Xbox 360 from overheating and help prolong the life of ...more
Find Out What Causes The Xbox 360 Red Light Error
...oints to become loose. There are two clamps called X-clamps that hold the heat sinks in place. They don't do such a good job and there replacements sold online, but I have another method I use that works as well and It's free.
The Xbox 360 red light error are easy to repair. I have modified and repaired several consoles since this problem has surfaced. I am no computer wiz or anything. I just like to tinker with things around the house. If you don't feel comfortable opening the console then don't. Send it to Microsoft and let them fix it. But be prepared to wait awhile because there are a lot of consoles are breaking down.<...more
