The Xbox360 is an awesome gaming console, but the one thing that scares the crap out of gamers about the Xbox, it’s those #@%&# flashing lights otherwise known as the Red Ring Of Death! It is estimated that as many as one-third of consoles will fail due to those three blinking lights! These numbers are way too high in our view, but it is what it is… The Xbox360 none-the-less offers great gaming.

Are There Ways To Avoid Those Three Blinking Crimson  Lights?

There are a few things you can do to assist your box to run cooler and maybe put off those flashing red lights. Understand that in the majority of cases those flashing red lights are caused by over-heating. Keep your box as cool as you can at all times. You should always position your Xbox out of direct sunlight and other heat sources with lots of space around it for air circulation. Also, consider buying an after-market cooling fan. They cost about 25 bucks and are very effective at keeping the box cool. You will extend the life of your Xbox by following this tip.

When it’s all said and done, however, the Those 3 Blinking Red Lights are probably unavoidable.

So, How Can I Fix Those 3 Flashing Ruby Red  Lights?

The “easy” way to fix it, is to ship it to Microsoft — along with your check for $160. If Your Xbox360 is still under warranty, Microsoft will fix it for free, but it will probably take from 4-6 weeks before you get your console back. In addition to having to wait an eternity in gamer time, you may not even get your original console back. Chances are they’ll send you a rebuilt Xbox 360. Over-all most gamers don’t choose this repair method due to the delay and dollars involved.

Alternative Xbox360 Console Repair Methods…

The best and simpliest method to repair your hung box is to just repair it yourself. Fixing your machine on your own has a number benefits. Time: usually you can repair an box within 2 hours with the right repair guide to fix Xbox problems. That definitely beats waiting around 4-6 weeks. Repairing an console yourself is a lot easier than you might imagine. You don’t need to be a techie to fix your Xbox 360, the average person can easily get the problem solved. You should be careful, though.  Don’t just follow any repair guide on the internet. Be very careful of “free” repair guides, quick fixes and shortcuts. Cost: A reliable repair guide can be purchased for less than $30. That’s a lot less than spending $160 for a one-time factory fix or $200-$499 to buy a replacement  Xbox 360.

Xbox Fix-It Guides To Avoid

The web is filled with inaccurate guides, and suggestions on how to go about fixing your Xbox. You have probably read about the “Towel Trick”… This is a dangerous idea that you should NOT attempt. It’s not a permanent fix and you risk starting a fire! In addition to fatal damage to your box, a house fire is a very real possibility!

Not a fan of heat? How about cold? There are even repair guides that suggest that you put your Xbox 360 in the freezer — while it’s plugged-in and turned on! Bad idea.

Hey, if you’d like to be a jerk and cause a lot of misery but, you don’t know how to code and circulate a trojan, why not just circulate a free “guide” on how to “fix” a malfunctioning Xbox? You can get the same perverse “pleasure”… Trust me, there are jerks online who do this all the time.

It’s unfortunate that gamers believe such nutty repair techniques. Spending $200-$499 to replace your  machine is crazy when, for less than $30, a reliable repair guide can be purchased to show How To: Xbox 360 Flashing Red Fix.