Xbox 360 Problems
The Xbox 360 has been subject to a number of technical problems. In fact, 1 in 3 Xbox 360's will encounter problems.
Here are a few of the most common problems.
Three flashing red lights
This is one of the most common problems. It is known as a "general hardware failure" and is classified by three red lights flashing on the front of the console. This is well-known among Xbox gamers as the 'red ring of death'.
Unfortunately, you'll be waiting 4-6 weeks for your Xbox to finally be returned to you. That's an eternity if you're a serious gamer like me. If you don't want to wait that long, check out this simple repair solution you can do right at home.
Xbox 360 Overheating
This is another common problem. It is indicated by 2 flashing red lights. When you receive this error, you should turn the console off, unplug the power supply, and wait for at least 5 minutes. Then replug power supply and turn the console back on.
According to the German computer magazine c't, the main reason for overheating problems is that the wrong type of lead free solder was used, a type that becomes brittle when exposed to elevated temperatures for long periods of time. (Fanatic Xbox gamers like me can play for hours on end...)
Microsoft has actually reserved more than one billion dollars for this problem.
You can help prevent this problem by keeping your 360 well ventilated. If you keep your Xbox in a closed cabinet, you may want to take it out and let it get some air.
It can also be very beneficial to get your Xbox up off the ground. The main idea here is to get your PSU off the ground for maximum heat release.
Whatever you do, don't put your Xbox on carpet. This will block the ventilation and will cause the system to overheat very quickly.
Xbox 360 Scratching Disks
Almost as soon as the Xbox 360 was released, gamers started complaining that their consoles were scratching the discs. In February of 2007, Llamma.com investigated the matter and found that some Xbox 360 drives do not contain a mechanism to secure the disc solidly in place. This has left some video game discs unusable.
Believe it or not, this can actually be fixed with toothpaste. Simply put a thin layer of toothpaste over the disk, let it dry, and then carefully wipe the toothpaste off with a wet towel as if you were cleaning it. After you have removed the toothpaste, clean it once again with windex.
*** Just be careful, if you do this too many times to the same disk, it will destroy
the CD.
Here are a few of the most common problems.
Three flashing red lights
This is one of the most common problems. It is known as a "general hardware failure" and is classified by three red lights flashing on the front of the console. This is well-known among Xbox gamers as the 'red ring of death'.
Unfortunately, you'll be waiting 4-6 weeks for your Xbox to finally be returned to you. That's an eternity if you're a serious gamer like me. If you don't want to wait that long, check out this simple repair solution you can do right at home.
Xbox 360 Overheating
This is another common problem. It is indicated by 2 flashing red lights. When you receive this error, you should turn the console off, unplug the power supply, and wait for at least 5 minutes. Then replug power supply and turn the console back on.
According to the German computer magazine c't, the main reason for overheating problems is that the wrong type of lead free solder was used, a type that becomes brittle when exposed to elevated temperatures for long periods of time. (Fanatic Xbox gamers like me can play for hours on end...)
Microsoft has actually reserved more than one billion dollars for this problem.
You can help prevent this problem by keeping your 360 well ventilated. If you keep your Xbox in a closed cabinet, you may want to take it out and let it get some air.
It can also be very beneficial to get your Xbox up off the ground. The main idea here is to get your PSU off the ground for maximum heat release.
Whatever you do, don't put your Xbox on carpet. This will block the ventilation and will cause the system to overheat very quickly.
Xbox 360 Scratching Disks
Almost as soon as the Xbox 360 was released, gamers started complaining that their consoles were scratching the discs. In February of 2007, Llamma.com investigated the matter and found that some Xbox 360 drives do not contain a mechanism to secure the disc solidly in place. This has left some video game discs unusable.
Believe it or not, this can actually be fixed with toothpaste. Simply put a thin layer of toothpaste over the disk, let it dry, and then carefully wipe the toothpaste off with a wet towel as if you were cleaning it. After you have removed the toothpaste, clean it once again with windex.
*** Just be careful, if you do this too many times to the same disk, it will destroy
the CD.
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