Xbox 360 Red Lights...again

sandy10 · 23 Mar 2007 at 11:25

Hi,

I've received the dreaded "Ring of Fire" on my '360 again, and don't have a Warranty anymore.

Rather than send it up to Scotland to be fixed, I was contemplating an internal investigation myself.

Should the "hidden codes" created by the Red Lights indicate overheating, would it be prudent to assume that removing the heatsink, cleaning the processors and heatsinks, and the reapplication of thermal paste, would be a potential method of self-repair? or do I need to pack it off with a sporran and tam 'o shanter to get properly fixed?

Cheers

VIRII · 23 Mar 2007 at 11:40

I'd investigate your statutory rights and investigate whether or not you feel a 360 should live such a short life before failure.
I'd be getting a free repair via the retailer or a replacement.

If you go this route then do not open it up.

sandy10 · 23 Mar 2007 at 11:46

I have no warranty now for other reasons I wouldn't wish to divulge...

VIRII · 23 Mar 2007 at 11:48

sandy10 said:
I have no warranty now for other reasons I wouldn't wish to divulge...

You're not the messiah you're a very naughty boy then.
In your case I'd pop the thing open and try the various "fixes" on the net eg heatgun, cleaning fans and heatsink etc, etc.