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It is estimated that about 50% of the consoles sold suffer from this problem. Click the image to the right to get a pictorial view of the codes for the lights.

1) Three flashing red lights around the Xbox 360 power button (nicknamed the "Red Ring of Death" or "Red Lights of Death") means an internal hardware problem that requires service.Warning signs leading to this error may include freeze-ups, graphical problems in the middle of game-play, and audio errors, and the console only responds to pressing the power button to turn it off.

This error is generally caused by failure of a hardware component

2) Distinct from the General Hardware Failure is a similar-looking error where 4 red lights appear, which happens when there is a problem with your AV cable. This can easily be fixed by inserting the cable properly.

3)Two red lights appear when the system is overheated .This can happen after LONG hours of gaming and is easily fixed by playing the game after a while.

Generally the RROD means that you have to call Microsoft technical service and the repairs cost about 150$ including all the shipping and service costs. This is way too much for something that can be fixed at home easily in under an hour. Here is how you can fix your XBOX 360 at home!

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taking apart your xbox 360 controller

How to Take apart Your Xbox 360 Controller

4 comments Whether you’re using a wireless controller or regular controller, you’ll need to either remove the battery pack or unplug it before you start the disassemble process.

OK, this little tutorial will properly teach you how to easily disassemble your Xbox 360 controller.

First, you’ll need a special little screwdriver, which is a size T8 torx screwdriver, you can find at any Home Depot or tool supply store.

To make things even faster, you can either pick up a drill size T8 bit or screwdriver size, however if you pick up a drill bit size T8, you can place it in your cordless drill or regular drill, and zip the screws right out in not time.

Make sure to remove the battery pack, there will be 7 screws that you’ll need to remove to properly take apart the Xbox 360 controller.

There will be one hidden screw located behind the bar code where you place the battery pack, the best way to remove it would be to just push the torx screwdriver in and easily remove it.

The other 6 screws are very easy to locate obviously because their visible.

Once you have all the screws removed make sure to either place them into a can, cup or I like to use masking tape and bunch them all into a piece of masking tape then label it. (That way I know you’re not going anywhere). Then, just pry the two sides of the Xbox 360 controller apart, if you have a hard time pulling the two sides apart, use a flat head screwdriver and slide in between each side little by little on each corner until you’ve got it apart.