XBOX 360 three red light ring


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Just played for 20 minutes...froze three red light ring.

This just stinks, now I will have to stand in line at Wally World.....

What is the deal, did I get stuck with one of the first models or what...

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Sure sounds like a faulty model,

Haven't heard about a Red Ring Light problem for a few months.

That really sucks because it's true that there hasn't been a red ring light problem for a few months. It seems that MS fixed the problem a while ago. Try smacking it but if that doesn't work, have fun waiting in line! :(

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being-obtatyion Posted Today, 12:06

Try hitting it.... (Im serious)

Dirk Posted Today, 12:06

Try smacking the bottom of it.

Thanks.

I finally got real mad and beat the TAR out of it and was able to play another 30 mintues before it froze again. Recycled and three lights are back....ARRRRGGGG.

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Sounds a bit like overheating too - Have to tried moving it to a more open space?

Yes sir, I have nothing around it at all...wide open space. I have tried on side and laying down...just three dam red lights.

I am getting mad again I think I will go slap it around some more...it makes me feel better :(

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Sounds a bit like overheating too - Have to tried moving it to a more open space?

I believe overheating would have only the left 2 lights on the ring. I had that on mine before I switched the crappy thermal pad they use with Artic Silver 5 thermal paste.

EDIT: Found a listing of codes:

http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=484726

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What kind of surface is the power brick and the 360 on? Just for fun maybe try getting a chair, suspending the power brick so it's hanging from the chair and sittin ghte 360 on the chair on a slant so all air holes are open... that may help untill you can get a new one (For extra cooling sit the 360 ontop of the AC holes in teh floor and put it on high :).

I believe overheating would have only the left 2 lights on the ring. I had that on mine before I switched the crappy thermal pad they use with Artic Silver 5 thermal paste.

Wouldn't that viod the warenty? Why not just return it? =o

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Wouldn't that viod the warenty? Why not just return it? =o

Yes but, nine was out of warranty (this happened a few weeks before MS extended all US warranties to one year). Being the electronics technician I am I decided to give it a try meself to save the then ~$140.00 repair fee.

You can read the ordeal here I went thru in that project :blush:

https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?show...=519045&hl=

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Yes but, nine was out of warranty (this happened a few weeks before MS extended all US warranties to one year). Being the electronics technician I am I decided to give it a try meself to save the then ~$140.00 repair fee.

You can read the ordeal here I went thru in that project :blush:

https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?show...=519045&hl=

Ah, grats on getting your 360 working then :).

# Also examine the lights on the power supply. When you turn on the console, the power supply light should illuminate green even if the three lights on the RoL flash red.

The light on my PSU is orange... :(. NVM! im too noob to know it goes oj when it's off and green when it's on :p.

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everybody knows green and red are the colors of xmas... so, that's your 360 way to say "merry xmas!!!" :laugh: :rofl: :p

lol Green and Red crap next to my TV...FUGLY.

I think I have hit it one to many times (not that it matters) everyone is looking at me wierd as I beat and cuss the object.

I did the CODE thing and it goes from flashing the three red ring to a Flash of 4 red then 2....

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I'd just take it back to WallyWorld. If like the store here they most likely still have some in stock (hopefully).

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I'd just take it back to WallyWorld. If like the store here they most likely still have some in stock (hopefully).

Yea plan on getting up with the chickens to get in line. Is there anyway to tell on the box if I am getting version 1 or the latest released XBOX 360?

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I did the CODE thing and it goes from flasing the three red ring to a Flash of 4 red then 2....

ohhh, then this is what your 360 is trying to tell you...

3 lights: houston we have a problem! :blush:

you: slap! :devil:

4 lights: cut it out! :pinch:

you: more slapping. :devil: :devil:

2 lights: moron! :cry:

you: :angry: :angry: :angry:

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ohhh, then this is what your 360 is trying to tell you...

3 lights: houston we have a problem! :blush:

you: slap! :devil:

4 lights: cut it out! :pinch:

you: more slapping. :devil: :devil:

2 lights: moron! :cry:

you: :angry: :angry: :angry:

oh come on.. that's a little much.. I would be angry as hell too.

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