Xbox 360 RROD Repair Tips

Anil Gupta
December 17, 2008

If you have ever notice three flashing red lights on your gaming console, it means your Xbox is facing the famous RROD or Red Ring of Death problem. And you should fix this problem as soon as possible to avoid further damage to your Xbox. Microsoft even accepts that large number of Xbox can have Red Ring of Death problem. And one can identify Red Ring of Death (RROD) problem with their Xbox if they find any of following problem with their console:





  • Disc Error problems


  • Xbox freezing problem


  • Abnormal sound from your Xbox


  • Unable to play your Xbox




So if you find any of above mentioned problems in your Xbox, it means your Xbox is infected with popular Red Ring of Death problem.



Why RROD problem exists?



Generally RROD problem arises due to overheating problem to your gaming console. All Xbox developed by Microsoft don't have a great cooling system. That's why this problem arises. If we keep on playing our Xbox for long hours continuously, temperature inside gaming console crosses 100 degree centigrade. To avoid overheating problem keep your gaming in an open space and let it cool down.



One can again start using their gaming console once it is cooled down properly.



Repairing RROD problem



In case your Xbox is still under warranty, send it to Microsoft for repair as that will be the safest method to repair your Xbox. In this situation, Microsoft will fix RROD problem for free in few weeks time. And if your Xbox is out of warranty period, there is no pointy in sending it to Microsoft as you have to pay them more than $100 and also have to wait for several weeks to get your Xbox back. In that case, we should look at ways to repair at home. We don't need to be technician to fix this problem at home. All we need are Audio/Video instructions that we can follow to fix RROD easily.



So we should buy a Xbox repair guide to fix RROD problem at home instead of sending it to Microsoft which will cost you around $150. And the cost of Xbox 360 repair guide is just $29.95 only. So by buying this repair guide, you will be saving at least hundred dollars and also can fix this problem for free if it exists again with your Xbox.