Xbox 360 – How To Avoid The Red Ring Of Death
Posted on 04. Sep, 2009 by Marc Sandford in gaming, guest
The red ring of death is a hardware failure indicated by three flashing red lights on the console. Maybe your Xbox is new and you’d like to know how to prevent the red ring of death from happening to you.
Perhaps you already experienced the red ring of death and don’t want it to ever happen again. Whatever your situation, there are a number of easy to follow prevention steps that you can take.
1.) Your xbox will overheat if air can’t freely flow into it’s cooling vents. Therefore you need to know where the cooling vents are located so that you won’t accidentally block them. There should be lots and lots of open space around these vents. Make sure they aren’t pushed up against the wall and keep them clear of clutter.
2.) Always keep your xbox clean of grit, dirt or dust. Dust can get suctioned into the cooling vents which will block them over time. The xbox’s cooling system can’t function properly with blocked vents. This blockage can also damage the cooling fans. Keep the vents clear by vacuuming out any dust or dirt.
3.) The power brick also needs to stay cool during operation. Therefore, it needs to have easy access to the surrounding air. This means you need to be careful not to place it on shaggy carpets that can block airflow. Place it on a hard table or on a hardwood floor.
4.) Don’t operate your xbox in a hot environment. If it’s a hot day, turn on the air conditioner. Keep it away from direct sunlight and other heat sources. This includes stoves, heaters, or other hot electronics nearby.
Keep in mind that your xbox runs hotter the longer you use it. Always limit your gaming to no more than a couple of hours each time.
The main point to remember in all of this is that the red ring of death happens when your xbox gets over heated. The xbox has a weak cooling system and tends to run hot. So ensuring that it runs cool is up to you.
Marc Sandford is a gaming addict and author. Get more Xbox trouble shooting advice about fixing the Red Ring of Death.
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Elcorin
29. Sep, 2009
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Have a nice day
Elcorin