When an Xbox 360 gets the three flashing red lights around the power button, this is called the Red Ring of Death. Some indications that you may be targeting the dreaded RROD are:
1. Freezes (strange problems with the graphics on the screen)
2. Frozen sound or static sound
3. The only response from the console you get is when you turn the power button on or off
4. You may also receive a message that the disc cannot be read.
These things will happen more and more often until RROD occurs and it will not go away. Do not confuse RROD (three red light error) with four red lights (the console does not detect that the AV cable is plugged in).
If you have the three red lights error and the console is still under warranty, you should contact Microsoft at 1-800-4MYXBOX. They will provide you with information on how to repair your Xbox 360. However, if your console is not under warranty, your options are limited. Be very careful with the various “supposed” fixes that are offered on the Internet. Some of these fixes are dangerous and could cause fire or even electrocution.
There is a solution that has been quite successful and it is the X-Clamp solution. There are several how-to guides available for sale promoting that particular solution. In addition, there are also very good free instructions and videos available so that you can save your money and buy the necessary components for repair. Also, the free instructions give you an idea of everything that is involved and you can decide if you want to take on the task of repairing your Xbox 360 yourself. Well, I hope this article helped you and I hope you don’t get the dreaded three red lights error.
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