Xbox 360 has been reported to have hardware issues, especially with the red light error. These are the errors that occur due to overheating of the video game console. The console has a power button, around which will be lights arranged in a quadratic pattern that glow either green or red to show the operating status of the console’s hardware. When any problem occurs within the hardware, the color of the lights near the power button turns red and at the same time warns the user by displaying an error message on the screen. The power button and the lights around the button are called the power ring.
RED LIGHT ON POWER RING
When you start your console, it should glow green when booting normally. But, if there is something wrong with the connection, hardware or interface devices, the power ring will light red. The number of red lights varies depending on the problem. There may be one or two or three red lights on when a fault occurs. For example, when there is a problem with the AV cable connection, a red light will turn on.
Recently, most of the consoles are reported with a three red lights error. This error occurs due to overheating of the console or it can be caused by weak solder joints or inadequate natural airflow required to cool the processor.
REMOVAL OF X CLAMPS
The red light can be fixed by removing the X-clamp on the console motherboard that holds the processor heat sinks. The heat sinks are reattached to the motherboard using a screws and bolts arrangement. This arrangement helps provide enough airflow to the motherboard and prevents the console from overheating. As a result, the three red lights error is fixed, and when it restarts, the console’s power ring turns green. The red light bug is also known as the ‘Red Rings of Death’ or RRoD.
SUGGESTION
Removal of the X-clamp can be accomplished in many ways. The console can be delivered to the Microsoft service center and can be repaired there. But, this is comparatively more expensive than the other cheaper methods. One more drawback is that the service period is too long, so you have to wait up to three months to get your console back.
Many Xbox gamers suggest that the red ring of death can be resolved by repairing it on your own. For this, there are some video tutorials available on the Internet. These videos will explain how to fix them in a more elaborate way and it is also very easy to fix your Xbox in just one hour. The main advantage is that your console is prepared in an hour and you can start playing the same day without wasting time.