Thursday, April 7, 2011

How to Fix your Xbox 360 console

Are you having problems with your xbox 360? Does your Xbox 360 get the Red Ring of Death, having video issues or making unusual noises? As many as 30- 50% of Xbox users have problems with their console. So if you're reading this you are probably wondering, what can you do or what are your options?

If your Xbox 360 is not working or only works for a short time and then stops then it needs to be repaired. A repair is possible and there is no need to throw it away and purchase a new one. It is also good to know that the problems are most likely not your fault. There are some manufacturing defects that are built right into your Xbox that can show themselves after being used for a short period of time.

The manufacture has acknowledged these Xbox 360 problems and has even extended warranties to three years to address the issues. The warranty is only good if your console has not been opened or tampered with. If you have already tampered with your Xbox you still have other options for repair, not all is lost... just the free manufacture repair offer.

The first step to restoring your Xbox 360 is call the manufacture and see if you are still under warranty. Call 1-800-4MY-XBOX . If it is covered you can get it fixed for free. However, this process will take about 2- 6 weeks (which is alot of gaming downtime for true gamers) but this should be considered your first option.

If your Xbox is not under warranty the manufacture will still repair it but it will cost $100- $140 plus shipping and handling. This is recommended unless your are experienced with electronic repair. If you are handy when it comes to electronics you can purchase the necessary tools for repair on the internet, but remember, if you still have warranty coverage, self repair will void that warranty.

With the above said and understood, repairing your Xbox 360 problems is not all that hard if you take your time and are able to follow simple directions. Only basic technical skills and tools are required fix your console yourself.

Most Xbox problems are due to overheating and although you can contribute to overheating by not placing the console in a well ventilated place, the console does have a flaw in its design in this area. Your Xbox 360 is a powerful computer and generates a lot of heat especially when gaming for extended periods of time. All of it components are tightly fit into the casing with little room to spare so the chances of overheating are high. However, this overheating flaw can be addressed successfully.

You will be able to find all kinds of fixes for free on the web but for the most part they are temporary and can be harmful to your Xbox. For ex: the covering your console with a towel trick may cause your game to reset for a while but your consoles problems will persist and the continuous overheating will shorten the life span of internal components and may very well end in a total electronic failure. I have even seen some, for an Ring of Death Fix, suggest placing a bag of ice or frozen vegetables on or over your Xbox. Really?

This is why you need a step-by-step video Xbox 360 Repair Guide. Like most problems in life, exercising good common sense is the key to success. This is also the case when dealing with your consoles problems. By diagnosing and understanding the causes and taking the proper action you can have your Xbox 360 up and running again with a safe and permanent repair in a few hours, without spending a bundle on a new one. And you will never have to worry about it again!

Click Here for more info about the Xbox 360 Repair Guide so you can fix your console and begin gaming again.







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