How to Fix Your XBox 360 Easily

One Light is Flashing --- Hardware Problem

• 1

  Turn off and unplug your Xbox 360.

• 2

  Unplug all controllers, peripherals and power wires from your Xbox 360.

• 3

  Plug everything back into your Xbox 360 and turn on your system.

• 4

  Turn off your Xbox 360 and remove the hard drive if the problem persists.

• 5

  Turn on your Xbox with the hard drive still unattached. If your game system starts normally, your hard drive is defective and should either be replaced or repaired.

• 6

  Power down your Xbox 360 and remove all memory sticks if your system continues to display one flashing light when you turn it on.

• 7

  Press the power button to turn on your Xbox 360. If your game system starts normally, your memory stick should be replaced.

• 8

  Send your Xbox into the manufacturer for repairs if none of the above troubleshooting tips have helped.

Two Lights are Flashing --- Overheating

• 9

  Turn off your Xbox and disconnect the power supply.

• 10

  Move your game console to a cool ventilated place and let it cool down for one hour.

• 11

  Hook all components back up to your Xbox and turn it on. If the problem persists, contact the manufacturer.

Three Lights are Flashing --- Possible System Failure

• 12

  Turn off you game console.

• 13

  Disconnect the power supply from your Xbox 360.

• 14

  Remove the power supply plug from the socket.

• 15

  Plug the power supply back in and reconnect the power to your Xbox.

• 16

  Turn on your game system and check the front panel. If you continue to have three red lights flashing at startup, contact the manufacturer for replacement or repairs.