MD041 – Xbox 360: Red Ring of Death
Your Xbox 360 means a lot to you: it’s a friend when you’re lonely, a conduit to a world of entertainment, a means to prove your worth to millions of strangers on the leaderboards. So what do you do when suddenly, the happy green glow of your console goes red? Here are some tips for rescuing your Xbox from certain death.
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January 22nd, 2008 at 5:03 am
I wouldn’t mind being wrapped lovingly in a towel and getting snuggled by Ms. Belmont.
January 22nd, 2008 at 10:15 am
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January 22nd, 2008 at 5:00 pm
I’m a big fan of M daily but this is just not a good video all around. Microsoft extended the warranty of 360’s to fix the issue which should be your first move. Trying to do the towel technique may just make things worse and if MS finds evidence of that they will void the warranty. Why try to hack it up and fix it yourself thereby voiding the warranty?
There was a good article recently about the quality issues of the 360:
http://www.8bitjoystick.com/archives/jake_inside_source_reveal_the_truth_about_xbox_360_red_ring_of_death_failures.php
This sheds some good light on many of the issues and available fixes for them. However, sending to Microsoft should definitely be the move you make. Hands down.
Encouraging people to do otherwise is just irresponsible and this video may do more harm than good. The warranty was extended for a reason, people. Use it.
PS: I’m not affiliated with Microsoft in any way but I AM a 360 owner and if mine broke Microsoft is my first call.
Cheers.
January 22nd, 2008 at 6:15 pm
@JP – I’m sorry you feel that way, but we clearly give the correct information here. Not only did I give a warning about the towel technique, but I also said to get the extended warranty, send it to MS, and also gave all the correct MS information. I even warned that some of the actions will void your warranty.
I hardly think we’ve lead anyone astray here!
January 22nd, 2008 at 9:22 pm
Agreed, my friend sent his of to Microsoft and it took them 2 weeks to send it back. And he claims that its noisier now (??).
If another friend has the same problem (I actually don’t own one. Wii FTW) then I’d definitely show him this. What’s the worst that could happen? It could break more?
And meh Veronica pretty much said that its at your own risk. If it was mine I would probably break it open anyway.
Great Daily, as always. :)
January 23rd, 2008 at 4:11 am
What was this video about?
I just keep playing the part where Veronica is sucking her thumb over and over…
January 23rd, 2008 at 8:21 pm
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January 24th, 2008 at 2:45 pm
I agree with JP. . .but for completely different reasons.
The towel trick DOES work. . .yes I have no idea how or why. . but it just does.
However the ‘dream sequence’ was just sad. Remember your core audience is geeks 18-35. . .not kids 10-16.
January 25th, 2008 at 7:37 pm
What is a red ring of death???
March 9th, 2008 at 7:14 am
free car quote
Excellent post. Keep it up!
April 2nd, 2008 at 4:41 pm
veronica youre so funny sucking youre tumb XD ^_^
March 28th, 2009 at 11:10 am
Hey! Can I ask what’s this template you are using in your blog? thanks.
June 18th, 2009 at 7:23 am
Thanks for the info, I love my XBOX !
July 10th, 2009 at 10:28 pm
i want to know, if now microsoft fix the most common problems like the heat problem in the console or the red lights in the new consoles in the 3 presentations: Elite, Premium and Arcade versions…
August 22nd, 2009 at 7:28 am
Great reading, thank you
August 22nd, 2009 at 7:40 am
Love this page, is it updated often? Bookmarked :)
August 22nd, 2009 at 7:45 am
Love this, great blog, thanks.
August 31st, 2009 at 4:45 pm
Great info. I really liked the Xbox 360 repairs listed by you. Very helpful.
November 6th, 2009 at 8:46 pm
Hi Veronica.
I loved that video, really well made and gave me a chuckle too :-)
I definately would not recommend the towel method however because as you quite rightly say it could make your console worse.
The towel method is supposed to combat the problem of poor joint soldering inside the machine. Many componants become disconnected due to overheating issues thus causing the solder joints to crack and disconnect which in turn breaks circuits.
The towel method blocks the air vents so that the machine heats up internally and re-melts the solder thus reconnecting the circuit – or so the theory goes.
I go into why you shouldn’t do this on my blog and also an alternative solution tha may work for some people.
All the best.
Simon.
December 1st, 2009 at 6:56 pm
Nice website, I was doing some net browsing and happened onto your website, I used to be pondering if you knew your blog is rendering unusually in the K-mellon browser. I will see everything however the pictures are one way or another out of whack. Probably not a massive issue since basically no one utilizes it anymore however I am old school and still use it.
December 28th, 2009 at 10:39 pm
I searched for this info about the xbox. a long time, thanks. :)
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February 7th, 2010 at 2:29 pm
I was searching for repairing my xbox when I found your site. Great post. Thank You.
February 7th, 2010 at 2:43 pm
I was searching for repairing my xbox when I found your site. Great post. Thank You.
February 26th, 2010 at 3:40 pm
The best part about waking up every morning is logging on and reading this wicked blog.
March 17th, 2010 at 2:40 am
What’s your gamertag?