The Xbox 360 was received with open arms by everyone five years ago. Immediately after its release, it became an instant phenomenon, both with young children and adults. The wild, modern and remarkable 3D animation and graphics had everyone glued to the Xbox for hours. The cost was expensive but after a while of playing, the problems grew.
Different errors started to occur due to overheating. In the US, an average kid would play on the Xbox for more than 6-8 hours non-stop. Due to this, overheating occurred in most parts of the Xbox, such as the motherboard and the graphics processing unit. Errors like E74, E14, 16, and others kept popping up in every game, adding to the player’s frustration.
Overheating is a Microsoft derived issue and in some cases the GPU is damaged. Poor ventilation is also another factor for overheating and leads the Xbox 360 to three red lights.
The case simply does not ensure enough ventilation to prevent the console from overheating. Here are some ways to minimize overheating.
o Ensure good ventilation while playing.
o The game console should always be free of dust and kept in a cool place
o Always use a vertical stand for your Xbox to avoid blocking the ventilation holes.
If possible, have a small fan directed towards the game console or play in a cool room or where air conditioning is available.
One last thing to keep in mind is the dust that accumulates on the console. Make sure to clean your Xbox as dust particles are harmful to all kinds of electronic devices.
These are simple guidelines that will give your unit a longer life. Just a friendly reminder, please limit your gaming time to 2 hours at a time to prevent overheating.
Almost every Xbox 360 owner sooner or later experiences the three red lights and the other issues that are common to the popular console. Before you do something silly or out of this world, like trying the “towel trick” or using a soldering iron to try to fix your console without knowing what you’re doing, think about this.
Don’t desperately try to fix your Xbox by opening it up and not knowing what to do. Think twice and make sure you know what you’re doing first.
