Xbox 360 Repair: Significance Of The Red Power Supply Light

Unfortunately, compared to other next-gen consoles

, the Xbox 360's performance in the functionality over time department is rather abysmal. Something that Xbox gamers are well aware of are what is called "the red rings of death". Three fearsome lights flash red on the Ring of Light on the front of your Xbox 360 console. If the problem is serious, the upper-right quadrant light is the only light that does not flash red. Here is some light-shedding advice on repair of your Xbox 360 power supply light.

When there may be a possible issue with the system, the power supply light will glow red. You can distinguish this when the power light changes from green to orange to red whilst using the console. The reasons this can occur vary, but it generally arises when the external power supply has detected a fault.

Built-in to the system are safeguards to help you and your system prevent damage to the console and the power supply itself. Depending on the severity of the problem, the power supply will radiate a red light or simple turn itself off when there is an abundance of current, when the voltage is too high, or when the temperature of the power supply is too high.

What are some available red light repair techniques? The first thing to check is coolness of the power supply. The red light is a potential indicator that the power supply is too hot. If this is the case, you should let the power supply cool off for several hours in a well-ventilated space--much like yourself after discovering the red light catastrophe. Soon after it is cooled, the power supply light should change from red to orange if the problem is indeed the power supply temperature.

A sometimes overlooked problem would be the power supply plug itself. If it is plugged into an extension cord, surge protector, or power strip, the amount of voltage has a possibility of being incorrect. If this is the circumstance, plug the power supply directly into the wall outlet.

If none of the previous techniques work, try using a different power cord and power unit. If possible, try testing your console with the new power cord and supply. If the console still fails to work, the concern is with the console itself. If all three Xbox 360 red light repair methods listed in this article are unsuccessful, be prepared to dole up the money to get your console fixed by a professional.

by: Eric K Frey

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