Microsoft Xbox 360 Repair Guide Review
By Thomas7 Michaels7
Nothing sends a chill down the back of a gamer than to see the �Red Ring of Death� the ring of light on the front of an 360 flashing red, indicating some major trouble is about to go down.

Before you go into a panic with the notion that you will need to ship the unit to the repair center in Texas, let�s go over some troubleshooting that may keep your machine at home and repaired in a much cheaper manner (we�re told Microsoft charges $140.00 or so to repair your 360).


Focus on the ring of light on the front of the console. There are four quadrants of light. How many quadrants are lit? Here�s the analysis based on that number.

One light (quadrant) lit- General system problems. Unplug your machine from the power source and unplug all the cords. This should re-boot your system. Assuming it works after you return all cords to their proper positions, you should know that the �Red Ring of Death�

is in your near future. Consider buying a Repair Guide now.

Two lights (quadrants) lit- This indicates your system is over-heating. You should try to take a 20-30 minute break and let your 360 cool down every 2-3 hours of game time. Consider buying an external cooling fan to keep your console running for a longer period of time. The �Red Ring of Death� is just a matter of time. Consider a Repair Guide.

Three lights (quadrants) lit- This is the dreaded �Red Ring of Death�. You have two choices. Ship the console off for weeks and pay $140.00, or buy an on-line Repair Kit (Guide). There are many to choose from. Consult the 360 Review of five most visible Repair Kits. See the link below.

Four lights (quadrants) lit- Breathe easy. Check to be certain all cables are plugged in completely. This simply indicates a cable or cord has come loose. Check them all and you should be good to go again.
Thomas Michaels is a free-lance writer who also writes for Divorce Recovery Suite, and on-line divorce support and resource site. Visit the website and learn how to cope with divorce.
A review of Xbox 360 on-line Repair Guides, complete with video step-by-step videos and tutorials can be found here