How to Repair Xbox 360 Red Rings of Death 

Are you having problems with your Xbox 360? I know its frustrating to be without your system, especially if you have the Xbox 360 Red Rings of Death (RROD). This is a very common problem, and many people will probably tell you Microsoft is your only option -- this is untrue.

 Just know that there is a better way then going to Microsoft. Microsoft might actually be the route to take if they knew what they were doing, but with the  repeated complaints about their technical support, the facts speak for themselves. 

It's important to know there is another way to repair your Xbox 360 and this repair will permanently fix your Xbox 360.  Along with the Red Ring of Death there are also other 360 errors that will no longer be a problem for you by using this method. 1 & 2 Red Light errors, Graphic Glitches, Freezeup's and the E74 error code, can all be gotten rid of as well -- you're pretty much killing 7 birds with 1 stone. With all of these errors repaired playing your 360 will never be worrisome again. I know every time when I used to turn my system on, I'd prepare myself for the worst --not anymore.

I'd like to mention that the Xbox 360 red light fix pro repair guide is the source of this repair, and responsible for bringing it to public attention.  I'd highly advise that you check out the guide for yourself and I recommend you use it if you plan on repairing your system yourself. 

Click here to Discover How to Repair Xbox 360 Red Lights

Keep in mind that repairing your system will require you take your system apart.

Most people realize this and are afraid of voiding their warranty. If this is a concern don’t fret because you will be permanently repairing your system; something that Microsoft does not seem to know how to do.  

To properly repair your system yourself it is highly recommended that you get the repair guide that taught me how to repair my own system. You can get that guide,  here. With that guide you will be walked through the entire repair process with visual and audible aid demonstrated in High Definition video. This will offer you a more precise and exact method to repairing your system, as well as many other system errors associated with the Xbox 360.

Tools:

There are a number of different tools you will need and most of them can be purchased at a local hardware shop - unless you already have them around your house. They're pretty common tools so this shouldn't much of a problem. You can get the entire list of necessary tools right at my, Xbox 360 repair parts section. 

Disassembly:

The first steps you will now take from here involve opening the casing on the Xbox. This is a fairly simply process. You first will want to remove the hard drive.

To do this, simply press on the button illustrated in the image below. To remove it just pull it straight off once the button has been pressed.

1. Release Hard Drive

2. Remove Face-Plate 

Next we will be removing the face plate. To do this, place your fingers in the USB port, grab the case and pull it straight off. Keep in mind to be delicate when handling the plastic pieces of your 360.  

3. Remove Side-Panels 

Now we will be removing the grey side panels. You will want to start with the side opposite to the side that had the Hard Drive on it. That side requires a bit more explanation and we'll save it for last.

This task will require the use of our paper-clip. There are 6 tabs that will need to be released in order to remove the first ventilation shield. These tabs are located on both sides of the Xbox 360. If you look through the little holes on the side of the 360 you will be able to see them.

And the reverse side of the 360

Simply lift the side panel while individually unlocking each tab with your paper clip.

Now here's a look at the hard drive side:

This is where the third tabs are located:

 Just repeat the same process for both sides that you followed when you removed the first ventilation shield.

4. Remove Lower Casing 

Now that the side panels have been removed, we will want to next remove the lower portion of the Xbox 360. We want to do the lower portion because the top portion requires that we remove screws to remove it. In order to get to the screws the bottom has to come off. To do this, there are several tabs that will need to be un-done in order to remove the bottom.

There are four tabs that can be released with your finger nail on the front of the xbox 360 and there are 7 tabs on the back that will require our knife or pointy object. We will first want to start with the back side of the Xbox 360. Just use your pointy object to undo these tabs. Here are their locations:

 The tabs on the front can be un-done with your fingernail. And here are their locations:

Once these have been un-done, lay the Xbox 360 on it's top (bottom side facing up) and pull the lower half right off.

5. Remove Outer Screws

When all of this is done, this is what you should see:

The highlighted areas in red and green are the areas of the screws that you will next have to remove. To remove these screws you will be using a Torx T-10 screwdriver. Make sure to keep all of the screws that you remove together.

I highly recommend that you get the entire repair process with High Definition videos at:

The Xbox 360 Red Light Fix Pro Repair Guide

 6.Remove Eject Button 

Next we will be removing the eject button. It's held on by a tab at its end, so all you will need to do is simply grab it and pull it straight up. Here's an illustration: 

 It's important that this comes off at this stage because if you try and take it off when removing the top portion of the Xbox 360 you will snap the eject button.

7.Remove Top Casing 

Now that the screws have been removed you can flip the 360 over and remove the top portion of the Xbox 360 - simple. Here's what you should see when complete:

8. Remove DVD/CD Drive 

Next we need to remove the DVD drive. There aren't any screws holding this down so you can simply lift it up out of the casing and disconnect the wires in the back as shown:

9. Fan Shroud & Fan Removal 

Now we will be removing the fan shroud. There is a tab inside the casing that will need to be released to remove this part.

Once the casing of the fans has been removed, the fans need to come out. Be sure to disconnect the fans first. Next lift up on the metal piece above the fans and pull the fans out.

I highly recommend that you get the entire repair process with High Definition videos at:

The Xbox 360 Red Light Fix Pro Repair Guide

10. Remove 8 X Screws 

The next step is to prepare the removal of the mother board. We do this by removing the 8 screws that are on the underside of the Xbox 360.  

11. Remove Light Cover 

Next we will be removing the cover for the lights on the front of your 360. This is removed by simply pulling up on the top part of the cover gently and it will come off easily. 

12. Remove RF Module 

The RF Module will need to be removed next. There are three screws on here that will need to be removed with the T8 Torx Screwdriver. They are in an upside triangle pattern so you can't miss them. Once the screws have been removed just pull on the board and it will come right off.

13. Remove Mother-Board

Now it's time to remove the motherboard. Make sure the front of the Xbox 360 is facing you. With the front of the system facing you grab the heat sinks and gently lift them up and this will release the motherboard. If you have problems here make sure the Motherboard is completely free and isn't being caught on something. Handle this step with care.

14. Remove X-Clamps and Heat Sinks

You will remove the X-Clamps that hold the heat sinks in place, by using your flat head screw driver and gently lifting up on the corner and lifting up. Be very careful with this step and take your time when doing it.

When the X-Clamps are removed, the Heat Sinks can now be removed.  If the X Clamps get bent while you are removing them, this is ok.

15.  Apply Thermal Compound

Once your system has been completely disassembled we will be removing the thermal compound on the GPU and CPU. This is a delicate process and it is highly recommended that you use The Xbox 360 Pro Repair Guide to learn how to do this step PROPERLY.

16. Re-Adjust Heat Sinks

Once the thermal compound has been applied the Heat Sinks will need to be adjusted. Now there is a specific way in which the heat sinks need to be adjusted to prevent the Red Ring of Death from coming back. This is where the secret to having a permanently repaired system comes in. I would advise using The Xbox 360 Pro Repair Guide to learn how to do this properly.

17. Re-Assemble Console

Assuming you have successfully done everything so far, you will be done with the Red Ring of Death Repair. However, this isn't the end of the repair process. In order to repair 1&2 Red Light Errors, Graphic Glitches, Game Freezes, and the E74 Error Code there is a further modification to be made. I won't be covering how to repair those errors in this guide. To learn how to rid/prevent your console from those errors you will need to get the Xbox 360 pro repair guide for that method. The Pro Repair Guide will also cover with you the entire process to fully re-assembling your system so that you will not make any mistakes along the way.

Now this is the process that I used to repair my console and it has been working and running flawlessly. Keep in mind that this guide is simply an outline of the repair process to illustrate the point that this is an actual and genuine repair method for the red ring of death. I would not advise you use this guide as your only source of reference to repairing your console as there are essential parts of the repair process that this guide simply cannot cover. To get the entire guide and all of the benefits that it has to offer you I highly advise you to get the Xbox 360 Red Ligth Fix Pro Repair Guide. 

Click Here to Get The Xbox 360 Red Light Fix Pro Repair Guide

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