MY XBOX HAS A RED LIGHT :(

[xSPONSx]

It's 1 red light that flashes.
Error E 74.
Different ways of how to fix it please.
i've had it since like september 07 i'm surprised it's lasted this long.

 

[KoG ThirdEye]

This happened to my friend all we did was unplug it for like a hour n it works fine n this was about a year ago lol..

 

[Silvyy]

Its the AV cable or Chip. so it distorts the visual, If before it happened the picture was off it was the Chip, if it just popped up it could be the cables or another problem. But im not an expert.

 

[OsloNights]

At least you didn't get three red lights; means the hard drive is defective. There goes all my stuff. >:O Visit xbox.com for FAQs, I'm sure your problem is there. Microsoft may not cover your Xbox. Maybe it's not bad as you think the problem is. Could be just a simple fix. I think it has to be four red lights "Ring of death" in order to get another Xbox from Microsoft. Let us know and Good luck.

 

[Klu7tch wrk Time]

i looked and they said to unplug everything and try it again. or it could b a hard drive failure

 

[l DEC3PTION l]

i had the exact same incident. Its a problem that cannot be fixed without sending it into microsoft. trust me there is nothing you can do. Its a problem with the power devices. Itll be 100 dollars to fix, so it may be worth it to but a new one that doesnt come with a harddrive. those are only like 180 i think.

 

[xjeremie]

ya bear is right man but im very lucky and i bought mine at best buy and they offer a 2 year warrenty and you bring it in and that day they give you a brand new box right on the spot.

but there is no fixing it only to send it in the towel trick only buys time but breaks again in like i would say 4 days lol its really stupid just send it in the sooner you send it in the faster you will get it back.

 

[OsloNights]

We got a Xbox down... MEDIC! X(

 

[KoG Darkyy]

just send it in i sent mine back in when it did this and once it got to the repair center it took them maybe 30 min. to fix it

 

[xYung Dipsetx]

Wen eva i get da red light on my xbox i jst get rid of it n buy a new 1

 

[xSPONSx]

Wen eva i get da red light on my xbox i jst get rid of it n buy a new 1

Not rich enough for that.

 

[SYN BLACK XS]

Oooook, as others may have said, going thru the official route will probably work out best for you, BUT it can take a while, depending on the severity of the problem, where you live and the number of units theyre working on... (they have sites in kentucky/texas)

The towel trick CAN work, but can just as easily make things worse and is not recommended.

Sometimes giving the console a few days break will work, but the first thing anyone should do when they get the ring is check all their A/V connections. Check their power supply (brick), and that it has enough access to cool air to function effectively.

NEVER OPEN YOUR 360's HOUSING - This voids the warranty and dooms your console forever. The chances that you or anyone can fix the problem is slim to none, so dont even try.

I'd seriously just call MS support 1-800-4MY-XBOX, unless you have the $$$ to get a new/refurbed console... its the best way

 

[RoG KNIGHT DG]

it sucks how xbox takes are money

 

[XGC zzY0DAzz]

i did that with the first 6 got warrentie now $1500 ltr

 

[xX Dr Hyphy Xx]

I sent my xbox in and i got a new one.

 

[XGC Driver]

It can be fixed. Faster to ship to an outsider. Microsoft will take forever!!! and will cost more.

These guys are great to work with...
http://www.360-pros.com/(X(1)S(qwwu3evzbdwi4qv2ae2klfjo))/xbox-360-repair-service.aspx

Wen eva i get da red light on my xbox i jst get rid of it n buy a new 1

Send me your old systems....

 

[Bigwhit61]

Dont work on it yourself it will void the warranty on it and you will be screwed!

 

[Ant]

I have had this happen before call microsoft and it is way cheaper than getting a new one,it's free if you are in warrenty though