subject: Xbox 360 Fixed for Free Scam [print this page] It does seem a little crazy that you can fix your Xbox 360 when technicians are charging well over a hundred dollars for it. But, when you understand the problem with your Xbox 360, you will see why you can do it yourself, and why it only takes just over an hour with a 30 minute cool down period.
And for the record, the Microsoft staff will not actually tell you what the problem is, and if you think about it, it makes sense why they won't. If you were Bill Gates (the owner of Microsoft) would you want your staff telling customers: "Just send it in and we'll fix it" or "Our motherboard is faulty, take your Xbox 360 apart and adjust the cooling unit". So while they won't reveal the problem (to save face), you are about to discover how you can fix it yourself.
There is also the peace of mind knowing this problem is gone forever and you don't have to worry about freezing up in the middle of your game.
All in all, fixing your system is the best option if you are out of warranty, as you have nothing to loose!
Most common is the 3 red light error. If your system is showing 3 red lights on the power button and/or an E74 error screen, you have the 3 red light error.