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Get Rid Of The Xbox 360 Three Flashing Red Lights Of Death

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If you've owned an Xbox 360 for any length of time or know someone who has, then you are probably aware of the dreaded "three flashing red lights of death." What are the "three flashing red lights of death?" They are when three of the four lights around the power button for the Xbox 360 start flashing red when the system is turned on.

The three flashing red lights aren't the only problem that can impact an Xbox 360, but it is certaily one that requires the most effort to remove. The three flashing red lights are often called the "Xbox 360 red circle of doom" or "the three flashing red lights of death" because of what it means for the Xbox 360 console. Unfortunately, the Xbox 360 afflicted with the 3 flashing red lights will not work properly until the the three red lights go away.

Three flashing red lights on an Xbox 360 indicates a General Hardware Failure by the consolde. Powering the system on and off will unfortunately not resolve this problem. Repairs will be needed before the system can be used again. A phone call can be placed to Microsoft support and they can provide information on how to return the console to them for repairs. It will take 2-3 weeks for the console to be repaired and returned in working order from Microsoft.

Sometimes, the issue causing the 3 red lights requires close to $150 from the customer to fix. This is in addition to the shipping time to and from Microsoft. Ideally, the Xbox 360 console returns in working order. This means Microsoft was able to fix the problem and the was not damaged in shipping. This is usually the case, but there is always a risk of the system being dropped or mishandled during the return trip home.

Another solution for the 3 flashing red lights issue is do-it-yourself repair. A guide that can help is the Xbox 360 Red Lights Repair Guide. This has easy to follow instructions on how to fix the three flashing red lights of doom as well as other common issues like graphics errors, freeze ups, and overheating. The screenshots provided in the guide are very helpful for resolving any issue that might plague an Xbox 360. A nice benefit is that the guide can help resolve the 3 flashing red lights issue in less time than it normally takes to call Microsoft and box up the 360 console for shipping.

It has been reported that people using the Red Lights Repair Guide have been able to get their Xbox 360 system running again in roughly an hour or two. When compared with the amount of time it takes to send the console to Microsoft, that's a more time for gaming and less for waiting. The cost of the Red Lights Repair Guide is also less ($25) than the potential costs of having the console sent to Microfsoft ($150, plus posssible shipping damage).

The Red Lights Repair Guide has helped Xbox 360 owners turn the red ring of death into a distant memory. With this guide and some common tools, the Xbox 360 Three Flashing Red Lights can be easily solved. No more waiting half a month for the 360 console to return from Microsoft. A 360 player can perform their own repairs and start gaming again in no time.

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