Have you experienced the Xbox 360 3 red lights error?  You may also know it as the Red Ring of Death, Three Flashing Red Lights Error, or the Three Red Lights of Death.  Whatever you want to call it, it is an Xbox 360 gamer's worse nightmare.

The Xbox 360 3 red lights error occurs when there is a general hardware failure with the Xbox 360.  When this error occurs the systems signals it by showing 3 flashing red lights around the power button.  There are a variety of reasons speculated why this error occurs. 

The most common consensus is that the Xbox 360 has an inefficient design causing it to overheat. The overheating causes other reactions to the parts in the system to malfunction giving you the 3 flashing red lights.

So how do you fix it?  Well if your system if you still have your Xbox 360 warranty then you can ship it Microsoft to have them fix it.  Microsoft has extended the warranty to 3 years due to the huge number of problems with the consoles.  There are a few stipulations to the warranty, though.

• Only covers the Red Ring of Death Error.  It does not include other types of malfunctions. 
• Applies only to the original purchaser of the Xbox 360.  So you would not be covered if you bought your system from somebody else or if you purchased a used version.
• Must have your receipt or proof of purchase.
• Be prepared to lose any saved information that you may have if Microsoft decides to send you a replacement system instead of fixing your old one.
• Prepare to be without your Xbox 360 for up to 4 weeks or longer, although some people have reported receiving them back much sooner.
• You are responsible for the costs of shipping and packaging to send your Xbox 360 to Microsoft.
  

So if your system is still under warranty and you meet the requirements above then you can send your unit to Microsoft since they do not charge you for the repair.  

However, if your system is not under warranty or you do not meet the requirments above then this is not an option for you.

Fortunately due to the widespread occurrences of the 3 red lights error, many people have developed a variety of fixes.  There are many guides that show you how to repair your Xbox 360 yourself.  So you can fix your Xbox 360 yourself.

After reviewing the 3 most popular guides there was one that was clearly a head above the rest with better video quality, better step by step instruction and a well organized website.

Our top pick is the Xbox 360 Red Light Fix Pro Gamer Edition.  After using this guide you should be able to repair your Xbox 360 realistically in under 2 hours. Visit their website to order.

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