XBOX 360 Hardware Failure: RED RING OF DEATH- Preventing the Inevitable?

The "Red Ring Of Death" is not a topic that people talk about cheerfully. The XBOX 360 is a remarkable piece of gaming machinery, which makes the "Red Ring Of Death" even more saddening as it literally stops the XBOX 360 in it's tracks and causes it to stop functioning. But the thing is, if no one talks about this issue (cheerful or not), how can we prevent it? Or, the better question is, can it even be prevented?

Some would have you believe that the "Red Ring Of Death" is inevitable and that every current XBOX 360 owner will go through this nightmare. Why? Because the heat is so great that it slowly damages the system's delicate parts overtime, thereby making the console unplayable. Since it's not a question of if, but when, why should players even worry about it? Why not just cross that bridge when they get to it? Well, because there are other opinions out there. Some people feel that the "Red Ring Of Death" is actually preventable with the right precautions. They say that by taking the right measures, you can possibly avoid or, at the very least, prolong your X-BOX 360's life.

So, what are the precautions you can take to avoid seeing the "Red Ring Of Death"? As far as the experts can tell, proper ventilation and a much lower internal temperature will do the trick. Obviously, you can't alter the design of the XBOX 360 itself; so adding more air holes or another cooling unit (heat sink) is out of the question. However, you don't have to approach the problem internally, you can approach it externally.

Give the XBOX 360 a cooler and more open environment and you should be able to control it's aggressive heat increases. It doesn't take a genius to figure out that the XBOX 360 is still going to run hot; but by taking the temperature down a few degrees and providing a more adequate supply of air, the system should run more smoothly and allow it to slowly leave the "danger zone". The big question, though, is "how can this be done?"

Honestly, it's really not that hard to do. All you need is some (stationary) house fans and an air conditioner. Keep the AC temperature cool and the fans pointed at the system when you are playing. 2 fans, one on either side of the XBOX 360, is ideal. Obviously, you don't want to be freezing your butt off while you're play; therefore, a temperature of about 70 degrees Fahrenheit should work just fine. However, if you can manage it, 65 degrees is even better and more effective. The fans should keep a nice air flow going through the system and the room temperature (which is cooled by the AC) should help bring down & maintain the 360's internal temperature. Also, be sure to keep your XBOX-360 as close to your AC vents as possible; and in winter move it away from the vents.


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Repairing Your XBOX 360: Recovering From A Hardware Failure

If the "Red Ring of Death" has plagued your XBOX 360, then you are undoubtedly in a lot of emotional pain; especially if you don't happen to know how to resolve the situation. Well, you are in luck. Contrary to what you might think, you're 360 is not destined for the trash. As a matter of fact, the problem can now be fixed free of charge and with very little hassle.

In the past, the "Red Ring of Death" was covered only under the standard warranty. Once the warranty was up (one year manufacturer’s warranty), the person would have to pay for any repairs that were needed out of his/her own pocket. However, since the "Red Ring of Death" has befallen so many XBOX 360 owners, Microsoft has decided to revamp it's warranty conditions. The revamp applies only to hardware failures, which is known as the "Red Ring of Death".

In the event that your XBOX 360 console becomes victim to a hardware failure, which is indicated by 3 flashing red lights, you will be able to have your system repaired free of charge. Not only that, but if you had your XBOX360 repaired in the past due to the "Red Ring of Death", you will also be reimbursed for all of the repair fees.

Aside from the reimbursements and free console repairs, current and future XBOX 360 owners will be upgraded to a 3 year warranty instead of just a one year warranty. That means you will have quite a long time to enjoy your 360 without having to worry about renewing it's warranty or spending money on costly repairs. It really doesn't get any better than that.

Once you have received your XBOX 360, it is vital that you take care of it and place it in a more suitable surrounding in order to help prevent future hardware failures. Although Microsoft won't specify the exact cause of the "Red Ring of Death", most gamers & experts agree that it is because of overheating. Therefore, keep the area it's in well ventilated and cool. For more Information, Click Here (Link to this article: The Red Ring Of Death- Preventing the Inevitable)

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