subject: Xbox 360 Repair Can Be Costly: Preventing The 360 Rrod Won't Cost You A Thing [print this page] According to some reports as many as 30 percent of all Xbox 360 gaming systems have experienced the dreaded red ring of death or as some like to call it 360 rrod.
And because of all of the negative publicity surrounding the issue Microsoft was forced to extend their warranty on the system.
"A Pound of Prevention a day keeps Xbox 360 repair away"
The Xbox 360 is an awesome video gaming system. In fact there are not many other systems like it. Unfortunately the cost of the system itself as well as the collective cost of the games purchased can be substantial.
For such reasons preventing the 360 rrod from ever occurring should be paramount as it may account for possibly as much as $170 in savings in your pocket. Money you can possibly use to purchase more games.
Taking the following steps in caring for your Xbox 360, 3 rings should be something you should never see on your console, red ones or otherwise.
Basically, a 360 rrod happens due to general hardware failure. This means that the GPU or the CPU have burned out. Again, meaning that your console got too hot, overheated and it burned the GPU or the CPU.
When this happens, given this kind of damage, your options are to send your console back to Microsoft for repairs, spend hundreds of dollars for shipping and packaging or you can conduct your very own Xbox 360 repair yourself.
The best way to address this issue is by preventing it from happening in the first place. To prevent this, you will need to prevent its root cause, overheating.
"Let that baby breath, will you?"
If you like other gamers operate your Xbox 360 console from out of a display cabinet, the first thing you will want to do is remove it from such an enclosed space so that it has proper ventilation.
Both the GPU and CPU of the Xbox 360 tend to generate a tremendous amount of heat and therefore it is absolutely essential that the console be kept as cool as possible. Playing with the Xbox 360 out in the open will keep it well ventilated and cool, and at the same time preventing it from overheating.
Another reason why the Xbox 360 may overheat is because of the accumulation of dust. Dust can clog up the vents that let air in and out of the Xbox 360.
Also, the dust can build up on the Xbox 360 cooling system, such as the fans. This will make the fans inefficient causing the cooling systems of the Xbox 360 to stop working altogether.
Also, if possible, you may want to try playing with the Xbox 360 in an air-conditioned room. This will keep your system cool and obviously prevent it from overheating.
Remembering these things will potentially save you not only hundreds of dollars by having to ship your system back to Microsoft but also loss gaming time as you wait for Microsoft to conduct your Xbox 360 repair.
So, the next time you play your favorite Xbox 360 games, remember to keep it cool by playing with the unit out in a well-ventilated area as well as regularly cleaning it and keeping it free from dust. With these tips in mind, you will be able to maintain your Xbox 360 and let you enjoy playing with your favorite Xbox 360 games.
