How To Fix Xbox 360 2 Red Lights - Tips, Advices, And Strategies

The Xbox 360 is definitely here to stay. Along with it's archrival, Sony's Playstation 3, these big men's toys are still a hot item in today's gaming arena. Unfortunately, along with the increase of demand for these items also comes the increase of problems that a lot of people are facing. On Xbox in particular, the red light fixes (or the "Red Ring of Death") and the E74 error. Knowing how to fix an Xbox 360 2 red lights is just a start.

It's a good thing though that you have Microsoft to back you up with their support and service, especially if your warranty is still intact. However, there has been some feedback that they only cover 3 red light fixes, so you'd still have to figure out how to fix an Xbox 360 2 red lights situation. Others though were still able to get help from Microsoft, so it's best to confirm.

A common consensus though in the gaming world reveals that the usual cause of this error is nothing more than overheating. If this is the case, then what you need to do is simply give your gaming console some air to breathe and give it several hours to rest before restarting it.

Aside from that, here are some varied tips, advices and strategies from gaming enthusiasts and experts on how to fix Xbox 360 2 red lights:

* "If you are playing in a room with not much ventilation, you can get an electric fan, turn it up to the coolest and hold it over your gaming console for a few minutes. Also try to hover all the dust out."

* "Check if the screws are in place (correctly and tightly). It sometimes happens because the last person who fixed it didn't screw everything properly."

* "Check if all the cords are in their proper place and well connected."

* "2 red light errors can sometimes be attributed to lack of voltage. Make sure the plugs are properly inserted to an outlet that is specifically designed for Xbox console. Ensure that it is not shared by any other electrical equipment."

* "If your warranty is still valid and Microsoft accepts it, use it. Just be careful because removing the case of your Xbox 360 voids the warranty. Along with that, you might expect to be charged for shipping cost and normally 6 weeks of repair time."

* "For those who don't have (or want) 6 weeks to wait for their gaming console, you can purchase a DIY Xbox 360 repair guide and learn there how to remove the heatsink and apply thermal paste. If you're not familiar with what I just said, they are the things you need to do to help your unit from overheating and getting the 2 red light error."

Remember, if you can't use your warranty anymore, and are unsure of what to do, it's best to get a good guide to help you out. Usually, the ones that has step-by-step instructions, pictures and videos are the best.