Green lights - The system is operating normally. One red light - This indicates a general hardware failure, and is usually accompanied by a code on your TV screen (e. g. “E74”). See the next sections for some tips on getting this fixed. Two red lights - This indicates that the console is currently overheating. Turn the Xbox 360 off for a couple of hours and make sure that it is ventilated on all sides. Three red lights - This is the Red Ring of Death, and indicates a major hardware failure. This usually occurs because the motherboard has overheated and become warped, causing the chips to lose contact. You’ll need to either open up your system and repair it yourself or send it in for professional repair. Four red lights - This indicates a faulty or unsupported A/V cable.
No light - The power supply is not receiving power from the wall. Green light - The power supply is working correctly and the Xbox is on. Orange light - The power supply is working correctly and the Xbox is off. Red light - The power supply is failing. The most common cause is an overheating power supply. Unplug it on both ends and let it sit for at least an hour.
Unplug the power supply on both ends and let it sit for at least an hour to cool. Make sure the fan in the power supply is still functioning. You should be able to hear a faint whirring sound when the power supply is plugged in and turned on. If the fan has failed, you’ll need to get a new power supply.
There is a lot of anecdotal evidence that keeping your Xbox 360 horizontal will lead to better cooling.
This failure is commonly accompanied by error code E68 on your TV.
Examine the USB ports on the Xbox 360, both in the front and in the back. If any of the pins inside are touching each other or the casing of the port, they are likely causing a short circuit. With the Xbox unplugged, use tweezers to gently bend the pins back to their original position. Avoid using the USB port in the future if possible so that the pins don’t get bent again.
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While the console is on and the red lights are flashing, press and hold the Sync button on the front of the Xbox. While holding the Sync button, press and release the Eject button. Note the flashing lights that indicate the first digit. One light means the first digit is “1,” two means “2,” three means “3,” and four means “0. " Press the Eject button again to get the next digit. There are four digits total.
If you’re replacing the clamps on the Xbox 360, you’ll likely need a drill in order to install the larger replacement bolts.
Remove the fans and carefully remove the dust from each blade using your brush. Don’t blow fans with compressed air, as this can make the fans spin faster than they are designed to.
You’ll need to use a spudger or flathead to pry the shield off, and then a Torx screwdriver to remove the three screws.
Your RRoD fix-it kit will likely include replacements for the eight T8 screws.
Use a small flathead to pry the X clamp away from the retaining post until it pops out of the groove. Insert the flathead underneath the released clamp and then pry it completely off the post. Repeat for each corner of the clamp.
