Xbox 360 Power Supply Red Light Repair Tips

Since its release over two years ago, a number of gamers have complained about a problem known most commonly as the "red ring of death". Keep reading to learn what causes this problem as well as what the best Xbox 360 power supply red light repair tips are. You'll be playing your favourite games again in virtually no time at all.

The most common cause of the power supply red lights on the Xbox 360 is overheating. Much as with most powerful electronic devices, the components produce a large amount of heat when being used. Because of the fact that the Xbox 360 does not contain a powerful cooling system, too much heat can build up far too quickly, resulting in the console shutting itself down. The light ring is then displayed to inform you that quite a major problem has occurred. One important thing to note is that if all four quadrants of the power supply ring are glowing red, your console hasn't experienced the ring of doom. Instead, the AV cable plugged into the back of the console has simply come loose. Remove it, and insert it back in so that a clicking sound is heard. The real ring of death will have all but one of the quadrants glowing.

To fix the problem, you could send your console back to Microsoft for repair. However, you will have to wait many weeks until you receive it back, and it will cost you up to $140 if your warranty has expired. The best way to fix the power supply red lights is actually to fix it yourself. Using an Xbox 360 repair guide, which is a collection of videos, audio files and written documents, you will learn exactly how to determine the cause of the problem on your console, and then follow a precise, reliable and safe repair method that will fully fix your console. You don't even need flashy tools, everything you need can be found around the home. A good repair guide will set you back around $30, which is very reasonable considering the cost of either buying a whole new console, or shipping your broken one off to Microsoft for repair.

Click here to learn more about an easy step-by-step Xbox 360 repair guide at Xbox 360 Central that will allow you to repair your Xbox 360 in under two hours in the comfort of your own home. Read free reviews on the top repair products and learn how to fix Xbox 360 power supply red light errors.

James Philipson has been involved in the electronics industry for over 10 years and has repaired more than 30 Xbox 360 consoles since the platform's release over two years ago. Please visit one of the links above and you will be able to download a free copy of his "What Causes The 3 Red Lights Error" report.