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How to Fix Error E79 on an XBox 360

Error code E79 on an Xbox 360 means you may have a faulty hard drive. This may be due to the hard drive not being connected correctly and can be fixed in a few steps. If, after following troubleshooting steps, the error does not resolve itself, you may need to purchase a new hard drive.

Instructions

- 1
  Locate the hard drive on the Xbox 360. If your Xbox 360 is laying down, the hard drive will be located on the left hand side of the Xbox 360.
- 2
  Unplug all cables attached to the Xbox 360.
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  Remove any memory units that may be installed on the front of the Xbox 360.
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  Press the "Eject" button located near the hard drive, which will free the hard drive from its locked position. Remove the hard drive.
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  Plug all cables back into the Xbox 360.
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  Restart the Xbox 360, the error code should no longer show up on the screen.
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  Replace the hard drive on the Xbox 360. Ensure the hard drive is firmly in place.
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  Restart the Xbox 360. If the error code appears again, the hard drive has become corrupted and is no longer working. You may still play on the Xbox 360 without a hard drive, although you will not be able to save games or download any materials until you replace the hard drive with a working one.

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