Despite all its great features, incredible graphics processing power and excellent selection of games, the Xbox 360 is still prone to a number of problems, most commonly the “3 red light” error. Keep reading to learn what causes this and discover the best 3 red flashing lights on Xbox 360 fix tips.

What causes the red flashing lights error?

There are two main causes of this problem on most consoles. The first of these is overheating- this is also the most common cause. Because of the relatively small size of the Xbox 360′s case, and the relatively high heat output of its components, the temperature can rapidly rise to nearly 100 degrees Celsius inside the case. Basically, there is just too much heat in too small of an area.

The second cause of the 3 red flashing lights is what is known as a general hardware failure. This occurs when there is a problem such as a loose graphics processing unit, memory or processor. In some rare cases, issues with the motherboard have also occurred. Hard-drive errors are not included in the causes of this problem as they are removable and therefore have no real effect on the other components.

The 3 red flashing lights on Xbox 360 fix

Although you can send your console back to Microsoft for repair, this takes a long time and it is far easier just to fix the problem yourself in the comfort of your own home. For this, you need basic tools that can be found around the home, as well as an Xbox 360 repair guide. Without one of these, you will not be able to fix the red flashing lights, as it will be impossible to determine the exact cause of the error on your Xbox 360 without using the videos that come with the repair guide. Also, these same videos are required in order for you to know the method required to repair your Xbox 360.

By: James Philipson
Fix Your Xbox Yourself in 30 Minutes