In this article you are going to learn what causes the Xbox 360 light ring error, as well as the steps you can take to get rid of it. This problem, which is characterized by a ring of red lights on the front of your console, affects approximately one in three Xbox 360s and has become a major problem for gamers worldwide. Keep reading to learn why it occurs, and what you can do to fix it.
Basically, overheating is the root cause of the Xbox 360 light ring. Because of the layout of the components inside the Xbox 360 platform air circulation is rather poor and heat is able to build up quickly. This heat causes the thermal glue which holds the graphics processor unit (GPU) in place to expand, resulting in the GPU chip breaking its connection with the motherboard.
Due to the GPU not being connected, the video display system is unable to function. That’s why when you turn your Xbox 360 on you get either no display whatsoever (ie just a plain black screen) or a black screen with white writing on it. Some consoles will still display the video, but it will be largely corrupted and unusable. The light ring on your Xbox 360 is simply there to tell you exactly what has gone wrong; the problem is interpreting it correctly.
To fix the Xbox 360 light ring you will need to purchase an Xbox 360 repair guide. One of these will contain the video repair instructions you need to be able to safely and confidently open up your console, fix the GPU chip (this involves removing the heat sink, applying heat, then re-seating the heat sink back in place) and then re-assemble and test your console.
You can purchase one of these repair guides online, and they don’t cost very much (around $30-$40 USD) especially when you take into account the fact that you will be gaming again in under a couple of hours. Without a repair guide and those video instructions, it will be almost impossible to fix your Xbox 360 and get rid of those pesky red lights.
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