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How to Fix the XBox 360 When the Blinking Rings Are Showing

A design flaw in the Xbox 360 can cause connections in the graphics chip to separate while playing graphics-intensive games. A series of blinking LED (light emitting diode) rings will appear on the front of the game console as it refuses to start. You can fix the Xbox 360 by trapping the heat inside of the game console so that the connections to the graphics chip reconnect. The procedure does not require opening up the Xbox 360, so the Microsoft warranty remains in effect should you need to take it into a service center for a repair later on.

Things You'll Need

Two large bath towels
Duct tape

Instructions

- 1
  Remove all of the audio and video cables from the Xbox 360. Keep the power cord plugged in.
- 2
  Put a large bath towel down on a table. Place the Xbox 360 horizontally on the large bath towel so that the power button is facing you. Press the power button to turn the Xbox 360 on.
- 3
  Wrap all sides of the large bath towel around the Xbox 360. Tape the sides of the large bath towel to the Xbox 360 with duct tape.
- 4
  Drape the other large bath towel over the Xbox 360. Tuck the sides of the large bath towel underneath the Xbox 360.
- 5
  Wait 15 minutes. Remove the large bath towel that is draped over the Xbox 360. Remove the duct tape from the Xbox 360 and from the large bath towel that is placed underneath it.
- 6
  Press the power button on the Xbox 360 to turn it off. Remove the large bath towel from underneath the Xbox 360.
- 7
  Wait 15 minutes. Reattach the audio and video cables to the Xbox 360. Turn the Xbox 360 on to find it working correctly again without any of the blinking LED rings appearing.

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