The red ring of death happens when you see three flashing red lights on the console. Maybe you want to prevent the red ring of death from happening to your new xbox.

Perhaps the red ring of death has already happened to you and you don’t want it to ever happen again. Whatever your situation may be, you can take a number of easy to follow steps that will prevent the red ring of death.

1.) It’s important to know where the cooling vents are located on your xbox. These vents must always have access to the surrounding air. If they are blocked for some reason, the xbox will overheat which will cause the ring of death failure.

2.) Always keep your xbox clean of grit, dirt or dust. Dust can get suctioned into the cooling vents which will block them over time. The xbox’s cooling system can’t function properly with blocked vents. This blockage can also damage the cooling fans. Keep the vents clear by vacuuming out any dust or dirt.

3.) The rules that apply to your Xbox console also apply to the power brick. That is, the power brick must be kept cool. Therefore, make sure that air is free to flow around it. Don’t place it on soft or shaggy surfaces such as a carpet. Put it on a table or you can hang it off a hook.

4.) The xbox should be kept away from sources of heat. Keep the air conditioner running when you are using your xbox on a hot day.

Another point to remember is that the longer you run your Xbox, the hotter it will get. So it’s a good idea to limit your gaming to no more than a couple of hours at a time.

At this point, you may have guessed correctly that the red ring of death is caused by overheating. The xbox has a weak cooling system and doesn’t tolerate heat very well. It’s internal components are very powerful and therefore put out a lot of heat. So the key to avoiding the red ring of death is to do everything you can to keep your xbox running cool.

Marc Sandford is a gaming enthusiast and writer. Get Xbox 360 trouble shooting information about repairing the Red Ring of Death.

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