Posts Tagged ‘red lights’

Latest XBox Methods to Fix Your Xbox

Here’s a recommondation from Microsoft which is a fiarly basic fix. If it doesn’t work, check out our other articles on the bottom of the page:

Figure 1: Three flashing lights on the Ring of Light

Xbox 3 Red lights flashing

Figure A: Three flashing lights on the Xbox

The three flashing red lights is the classic indicator that you have a serious problem regarding the hardware on your Xbox 360.

Step 1: Check the light on your power supply

The power supply light is in the middle of your power cord’s black box on the back of the unit.

Figure 2: The Xbox 360 Power Supply light
Figure 2: The Xbox 360 Power Supply light

Option 1: If power supply light is green, you have a serious error:

Figure 3: Three flashing lights on the Ring of Light with a green power supply light
Figure 3: Three flashing lights on the Ring of Light with a green power supply light

Your console needs professional repair. Read our suggestions at the bottom of the page for options on repair.

Step 3: If the power supply light is red, is orange when the console is powered on, or is not lit, try these solutions

Option 2: If the power supply light is orange when the console is powered on, isn’t lit, or is red, try the below tricks

Figure 4: Three flashing lights on the Ring of Light with a red, orange, or unlit power supply light
Figure 4: Three flashing lights on the Ring of Light with a red, orange, or unlit power supply light

Solution 1:

Unplug your game console and try plugging the Xbox into a different outlet in a different outlet or a different room in your house. If it remains the same you need a new supply, if not, you have a bad outlet in that room.

Solution 2:

If the power supply light is still red, orange, or not lit, then you will need to get a replacement power supply.


As they lay me beneath the Red, Red Lights of Home

Is your X-Box on its way out or just having a bad day? One of your biggest fears is probably getting the evil “red ring of death” that will devastate any xbox owner. When you see 3 lights flashing, you’ve probably got a major malfunction.

Many people have been forced to get a new Xbox 360 after seeing this. When we noticed so many systems were dying off, we decided to publish a few clues to fixing your box. Or maybe, if this isn’t your worst nightmare yet, we can help you prevent it in the future… read more

Why Fix Your Own XBox

As times are tough, it is better to fix your own xbox whenever possible rather than just being stuck and hoping to buy a new xbox 360 console. Our guide should help you in your search.

XBox Resources

Recent Posts