Fix Your Own XBox – Self Repair XBox 360

XBox Repairs

Are you wondering if you should approach the repair of your X-Box as something you can do yourself, or should you start seeking some xbox repair service? Many users ask this question when approaching the subject of XBox Repairs, so we’ll cover them in depth.

First thing you should have is a working knowledge of electronics. I don’t mean to make people feel dumb for not knowing how to open up a radio or television but if you’ve never put your hands into computers or electronics this guide is probably not for you. Even if you have the red light issue you still need to be handy around electrical components.

Repairs to an XBox 360 - fix your own xbox

Repairs to an XBox 360 - fix your own xbox

You have to be organized enough not to lose screws or rip important warranty and serial stickers off the x-box. You should have a nice set of small philips head screwdrivers that can grab tiny screw heads. And you should know how to be careful around solder joints and static components. Most of all you have to know what not to touch and when to give up.

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9 Responses to Fix Your Own XBox – Self Repair XBox 360

  1. Aaron says:

    Hi. I have been having a problem with my Xbox 360 for a while now and dont have the money to have someone else fix it. When i put a disc in the drive, it wont readit, but i dont get an error message either. it just says “Reading” then goes back to saying “Open Tray” as if there is no disc in the drive at all. What is wrong and how can i fix it myself?

  2. Caelum King says:

    I have the exact same problem and it’s only started following an update that came with Hawx, giving the new look Wii type menu… I’ve seen another reference to this happening on another post… any suggestions???

  3. brandon says:

    Hi I’ve tried to play my games but my 360 goes to a menu that has a letter and numbers that say “e74″ how do ì fix it?

  4. tommy says:

    when i turn my xbox 360 on all i can hear is the audio and the video will not show up any more. can you please help

  5. Joshua says:

    i have the same problem as tommy and no warrenty can u help me?

  6. Rory says:

    when i put a disc in the tray and close it it always says reading for about 10 seconds and then goes back to open tray.

  7. Emilio says:

    Hey I have this problem with my xbox.. When I turn it on nothing showes up in the screen, but I can hear it turn on … There is no red lights flashing, I already tryed connecting another cables but nothing happens, what can it be?

  8. Victor says:

    I have the same problem as joshua and tommy kan u help me please

  9. john lomba says:

    iam geting the open tray error I dont have the screw driver to open the inside of the x box & i dont want to strip the screws is there any other way to fix this with out opening my xbox

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