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So there I was in the middle of a game of Rock Band 2 when it happened. The red ring of death struck my Xbox 360 and I was frozen solid. I sat there with my drumsticks in my hand and my jaw hit the floor. I knew it had happened to my buddies Xbox 360s, but I had been lucky so far. Not anymore. And this is why I want to give you a few tips on avoiding the Xbox 360 red ring of death. I hope this helps you avoid the total hassle that I went through.

The first thing I would recommend is to check the heat around your console. The Xbox 360 produces a good deal of heat and this is what can lead to the RROD. If your 360 is inside an entertainment center make sure that it has adequate ventilation around the console itself. Try not to stack other appliances such as DVD players or units that can generate heat on top or underneath the console.

If your unit does the red ring of death dance, then try these things before you send it in. Power your Xbox 360 off and let it sit and cool for awhile. Again, heat is usually the issue. Unplug any peripherals you may have attached to your console. Wait a bit and then plug the bare minimum peripherals you need in to get the unit functional. Turn it back and see if you still have the RROD problem.

I hope these quick tips can help you avoid sending your unit back for repair as it usually takes around a month to get your system back.

If you don't want to ship your Xbox 360 back, try fixing it yourself with this handy guide:

Check out the Xbox360 Repair Guide

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Despite all of its technological achievements in terms of graphics and game play experience; the Xbox 360 still suffers from some problems. One of the most well known of these is the Xbox 360 red ring of death, an error in which your console becomes unusable. Today you are going to learn what causes this red lights error, as well as the best Xbox 360 repairs tips that will enable you to get gaming again as quickly as possible.

What causes the Xbox 360 red ring of death?

It is caused by one of two major issues inside the console. The first (and most common) is that of overheating due to the dimensions of the Xbox 360 case, as well as the heat output of its components. Have you ever noticed that your 360 becomes very hot, very quickly after playing it for an extended period of time? This occurs because the components inside the console such as the processor and graphics card produce a massive amount of heat. Compounded by the fact that the case is small, with not nearly enough cooling devices, it is little wonder why Xbox 360 repairs due to the red ring of death are so common.

Another cause if the red ring is that of general hardware failure. Basically, this is where one or more component, such as the processor or motherboard, fails to function properly. This could be due to the component becoming loose and not functioning correctly, or for a number of other reasons. In order to fix one of these hardware failures, Xbox 360 repairs need to be carried out.

So how can you tell if the red ring of death on your console has been caused by overheating, or by a general hardware failure?

The ONLY way to tell is to use an Xbox 360 repair guide. These contain videos and images, as well as written material that will assist you when it comes to determining the exact cause of your red light error. Without one, it is impossible to navigate your way through the insides of the console and interpret the "signs".

A good repair guide is also necessary for Xbox 360 repairs as it will show you the specific repair method for your console, through the use of video and audio files. As much as I would love to describe the repair methods to use in words, you really need to see what you need to do in order to fix the red ring of death properly.

Click here to learn more about an easy step-by-step Xbox 360 repair guide at Xbox 360 Central that will allow you to repair your Xbox 360 in under two hours in the comfort of your own home. Read free reviews on the top repair products and learn more Xbox 360 repairs tips.

James Philipson has been involved in the electronics industry for over 10 years and has repaired more than 30 Xbox 360 consoles since the platform's release over two years ago. Please visit one of the links above and you will be able to download a free copy of his "What Causes The 3 Red Lights Error" report.

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