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How to fix/prevent *Red Rings* on Xbox360.
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Instructions for E74 Here.
Quick facts about the repair process
* How long will it take? The average repair time is 14-21 days for customers in the United States and Canada.
* How much will it cost? If your console is still in warranty, the repair is free. If your console is out of warranty, you will need to pay for the repair. Consoles with an E74 error are eligible for a warranty extension.
* What do I need to submit a repair?
1)Windows Live ID
2)Console serial number
3)Your mailing address
Quick facts about the repair process
* How long will it take? The average repair time is 14-21 days for customers in the United States and Canada.
* How much will it cost? If your console is still in warranty, the repair is free. If your console is out of warranty, you will need to pay for the repair. Consoles with an E74 error are eligible for a warranty extension.
* What do I need to submit a repair?
1)Windows Live ID
2)Console serial number
3)Your mailing address
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Common ways to prevent overheating.
* Don't block any ventilation openings on the console or power supply.
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Ventilation openings are on the side and back of Xbox 360 console and PSU.
* Don't place the console or power supply on a soft surface, such as a carpet, bed, or sofa.
* Place the console and power supply on a hard, dust- and debris-free surface.
* The console should not be placed in a confined space that lacks proper circulation.
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Games, cords, and other items cluttered around the Xbox 360 console.
* The console should be placed far away from any heat source, such as a radiator, stove, or amplifier.
Go ahead and create better surroundings for your console. Ideally, the environment should look like this:
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An Xbox 360 console and power supply in a clean, spacious environment.
Now that your console is in a good environment, you'll need to let it cool.
If your console flashes two red lights, you may continue to hear the fan after shutting down. This is normal and helps to cool the console more quickly.
Keep your console turned off until it is no longer hot. This may take several hours. Don't worry. We'll still be here.
Turn your console back on when you are sure that it has cooled. If this solution worked, your power button will look like this:
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On the Xbox 360 console, the Ring of Light is green.
Did cleaning the console environment solve your problem?
* Don't block any ventilation openings on the console or power supply.
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Ventilation openings are on the side and back of Xbox 360 console and PSU.
* Don't place the console or power supply on a soft surface, such as a carpet, bed, or sofa.
* Place the console and power supply on a hard, dust- and debris-free surface.
* The console should not be placed in a confined space that lacks proper circulation.
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Games, cords, and other items cluttered around the Xbox 360 console.
* The console should be placed far away from any heat source, such as a radiator, stove, or amplifier.
Go ahead and create better surroundings for your console. Ideally, the environment should look like this:
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An Xbox 360 console and power supply in a clean, spacious environment.
Now that your console is in a good environment, you'll need to let it cool.
If your console flashes two red lights, you may continue to hear the fan after shutting down. This is normal and helps to cool the console more quickly.
Keep your console turned off until it is no longer hot. This may take several hours. Don't worry. We'll still be here.
Turn your console back on when you are sure that it has cooled. If this solution worked, your power button will look like this:
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On the Xbox 360 console, the Ring of Light is green.
Did cleaning the console environment solve your problem?
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Check your power supply cables
Disconnect the power cord from the back of your console. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and the power supply unit.
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Unplug both cords from the PSU, the console, and the outlet.
Reconnect the power cord to the console. Then plug the power cord back into the wall outlet and the power supply unit.
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Both cords should be plugged into the console, power supply, and outlet.
Make sure that all three connections are firmly secured.
Turn your console back on.
Check the light on the power supply. If this solution worked, your power supply light will be green and the power button will look like this: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
Did securing the power supply cables solve your problem?
If not, you may need to send your xbox360 console to Microsoft. There phone number is 18004MYXBOX. Then you will receive a white box. You will have to bring your Xbox 360 console to a Ups store and ship it to Microsoft. I have herd all about this thing called the "Towel Trick". I do not suggest you do that. It burns the hardware inside your Xbox 360 console.
Disconnect the power cord from the back of your console. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and the power supply unit.
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Unplug both cords from the PSU, the console, and the outlet.
Reconnect the power cord to the console. Then plug the power cord back into the wall outlet and the power supply unit.
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Both cords should be plugged into the console, power supply, and outlet.
Make sure that all three connections are firmly secured.
Turn your console back on.
Check the light on the power supply. If this solution worked, your power supply light will be green and the power button will look like this: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
Did securing the power supply cables solve your problem?
If not, you may need to send your xbox360 console to Microsoft. There phone number is 18004MYXBOX. Then you will receive a white box. You will have to bring your Xbox 360 console to a Ups store and ship it to Microsoft. I have herd all about this thing called the "Towel Trick". I do not suggest you do that. It burns the hardware inside your Xbox 360 console.
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Disconnect the A/V cable
If your Xbox 360 console has four flashing red lights, you might have a problem with your A/V cable. The A/V cable connects your console to your television. A faulty connection or cable can interrupt your experience.
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Let's check your A/V cable connection
1.Turn your console and television off.
2.Disconnect the cable from the A/V port on your console.
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Unplug the A/V connectors to your television.
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Reconnect the cable to the A/V port on your console.
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Note: The A/V cable will meet some resistance before it is completely connected. Make sure that the cable is fully inserted.
Plug in the A/V connectors to your television. The A/V connectors match the colors of the component video, the composite video, and audio ports on your television.
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Did securing the A/V cable solve your problem?
If your Xbox 360 console has four flashing red lights, you might have a problem with your A/V cable. The A/V cable connects your console to your television. A faulty connection or cable can interrupt your experience.
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Let's check your A/V cable connection
1.Turn your console and television off.
2.Disconnect the cable from the A/V port on your console.
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Unplug the A/V connectors to your television.
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Reconnect the cable to the A/V port on your console.
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Note: The A/V cable will meet some resistance before it is completely connected. Make sure that the cable is fully inserted.
Plug in the A/V connectors to your television. The A/V connectors match the colors of the component video, the composite video, and audio ports on your television.
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Did securing the A/V cable solve your problem?
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Really good post man........... to fix mine i always just unplug everything and then plug it back in......... allways works
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lambdem wrote Really good post man........... to fix mine i always just unplug everything and then plug it back in......... allways worksWell, which ring do you have one ring, two rings, three rings, or four rings? Usually works best with only one ring.
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This should be stickied if it hasnt already.
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TTG_TYLAN wrotelambdem wrote Really good post man........... to fix mine i always just unplug everything and then plug it back in......... allways worksWell, which ring do you have one ring, two rings, three rings, or four rings? Usually works best with only one ring.
Ummmm i cant realy remember i dont pay attention i just do the same thing.
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TTG_JEDD wrote This should be stickied if it hasn't already.It's not. But i really am hoping it does. I mean i spent like 5 hours on this. Took really long but will help the TTG community so dont bother me any.
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TTG_JEDD wrote This should be stickied if it hasnt already.
yea i agree it a good post.
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nice post. it should get sticky
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Where'd You copy and paste this from?
Good Post, Thanked.
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Good Post, Thanked.
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Thek0wg0esm00 wrote Where'd You copy and paste this from?Lmfao no where that's why it took me so long to make it.
Good Post, Thanked.
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