subject: Xbox 360 Errors - Prevention Tips [print this page] What better way to avoid the common Xbox errors from occurring than knowing some of the most effective preventive measures done to prevent such errors to occur. Why pursue the ability to repair a damage or broken 360 console when you can actually prevent it from being damaged? Yes! You can prevent! Now let me share to you some of the most effective prevention tips to prevent your Xbox from being damaged.
1. First things first! The three red lights can be very scary. And one of the most effective ways to prevent such lights from flashing is to place your Xbox 360 in a well ventilated area where air is openly free to come in and come out from your console. Avoid placing your console in a close cabinet for you are only damaging your console with such manner. Not to mention that when you place your console on a close cabinet, dust will fill inside your console that could bring a lot of damage inviting errors to occur on your gaming console.
2. Do not place your console near a heated source such as placing it near a television, computer, or any electrical devices that produces heat. Have your console stand in a vertical manner which allows maximum ventilation. Keep in mind that the 360 is designed to get your disc when you place it in the tray so you don't have to worry about falling it out because it won't.
3. It would be best to have your Xbox up off the ground. Such manner will have your power supply off the ground for maximum heat release of your console.
4. Avoid placing your Xbox on a carpet especially when playing. Such manner would only trigger your console to overheat fast because it blocks the ventilation holes. This could be very damaging on your system if you will place your console on a carpet.
5. If you prefer to place your console in a horizontal manner, then it would be best to place it on a well ventilated shelf. Using an inexpensive wire mesh letter tray turning it upside down and placing the unit on top would be the best thing to do.
6. Use only cooling fans that have their own power cord. Most cooling fans without their own power cords have been known to melt onto the console which could cause permanent damage. It may even pull power from the Xbox power supply causing the unit to overheat while trying to compensate for that matter.
7. Avoid wrapping your Xbox 360 with towel. This would only cause more damage to it. Wrapping your Xbox 360 prevents air from coming in and getting out which causes it to overheat even more. I would really like to stress out this matter for many have the misconception that wrapping your Xbox with towel will help your console not to overheat. Well, such concept is incorrect and it is a huge mistake. It would only cause more damage that would even lead to your console's death.
Those are just some of the most effective prevention measures that you can do to prevent from being damaged. There are still a lot of preventive measures you can do to keep it safe and free from errors. But these measures are the most effective and are proven to be highly helpful in making sure that it will last longer to make your gaming life more entertaining and fun. Don't allow any room for errors for it would only provide you headache when trying to fix a broken Xbox. Prevent while you can.
