Fix XBOX Errors Once and For All
on Feb.18, 2009, under Online Games
Would you like to know how to fix XBOX errors? Has your console stopped working properly? This is one of the most common situations we get asked about at our blog so today I am going to show you what causes XBOX error and what can be done to fix it once and for all.
The cause of XBOX errors is almost always due to overheating of the console. Vents, fans and heat sinks work together to keep the temperature of your XBOX low. When they begin to malfunction the internal components of your console begin to overheat which can cause further damage to your system.
There are a few easy ways to fix XBOX errors and others that might require a bit of a time commitment.
Dust ? you may simply need to blow into the vents of your console where dust has accumulated.
Improper circulation ? gamers will often store their XBOX’s in a location where air does not circulate properly. You may just need to take your XBOX off its shelf and take it into the open where it can “breath”.
Towel Fix ? The is an urban legend that wrapping your XBOX in a towel and turning it on and off several times is a way to fix XBOX errors. There is a reason that this sounds like a stupid thing to do, because it is! We do not endorse this strategy and encourage you not to try as further damage can be done to the motherboard of your console.
If you have tried our first two suggestions and they haven’t worked consider taking your console back to Microsoft. If your 90 day warrantee has not expired then you will only have to pay the shipping and handling fee and the repair should be completed in about 6-8 weeks. If your warrantee has expired than there will be a repair bill of $140 that you will also have to cover.
Recently, XBOX repair guides have hit the gaming industry by storm and gamers who do not want to lose access to their consoles for 6-8 weeks are talking matters into their own hands. These repair guides can be purchased for about $25 and come with step by step instructional videos that will show you exactly how to fix XBOX errors of all types in about 30 minutes.