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How to Fix a ROD on Xbox 360

Heat generated by an Xbox 360 during use can cause the heat shield placed over the graphics chip to come loose. This causes the Xbox 360’s operating system to respond by shutting down and displaying a red LED. Fixing the ROD, or Ring of Death, as it is more often called, can be done by reseating the heat shield to the graphics chip. You do not need to open the Xbox 360 in order to fix the ROD, although the excessive heat that is generated during the fix has the potential of shortening the lifespan of the interior electronics. The fix does not void the Microsoft warranty.

Things You'll Need

Two beach towels
Duct tape

Instructions

- 1
  Unplug all cables from the Xbox 360 except for the power cord. Place a bath towel on a table. Place the Xbox 360 horizontally on the bath towel with the power button facing you.
- 2
  Fold the left and right sides of the bath towel up onto the top of the Xbox 360. Secure the sides of the bath towel to the top of the Xbox 360 with strips of duct tape.
- 3
  Place a bath towel on top of the Xbox 360. Fold the sides of the bath towel down and under the Xbox 360.
- 4
  Press the power button on the Xbox 360 to turn it on. Fold the front and back ends of the bath towel down and under the Xbox 360.
- 5
  Wait a half hour. Remove the bath towel that was placed on top of the Xbox 360. Turn the power button off. Wait 10 minutes so that the Xbox 360 can cool down. Turn the power button on.
- 6
  Place the bath towel back on top of the Xbox 360 and fold the sides and ends down and under the game console again if the LED light is still flashing red. Repeat the entire process, only this time wait an hour.
- 7
  Turn off the power button if the LED light is now flashing a solid green. Remove the bath towels and the duct tape from the Xbox 360. Reattach the cables.

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