Red lights

Chrissie70 · 30-05-2007, 06:28 AM

Please help!

My boyfriend was recently playing his xbox 360. He was playing a normal xbox game called forza motor. It crashed half way through the game, he then restarted it after cleaning the disc but it done it again. He switched it off, left it for a few mins and then turned it back on and now there are red lights flashing. i think there was only 3. He read somewhere that is could be the power supply over heating. He has left it off for a few days and has just turned it back on but the red lights are still there.

Can someone give me an idea of the problem. I dont think the machine is under warranty now.

Wickedone82 · 30-05-2007, 06:35 AM

well it sounds like your boyfriend has two options if the unit is no longer under warranty.

1. send it in to microsoft for repair and pay the repair fee's
2. buy a new one or buy the new elite

other wise he will be with out a working unit.
but b4 he does any of those things check all the cables in the back of the unit , make sure there all plugged in securely and all the power cords are plugged in completely . If non of that helps . IM SORRY BUT YOUR POOR 360 is _______________________________ Flat lined ( dead )

friedkarma · 30-05-2007, 07:06 AM

Call MS before doing anything. They extended the warranty, so you might be covered without realizing it (when did you buy it?). If that's not the case, it can be returned for repair/replacement. MS will walk you through the procedure. From what I've heard, it relatively painless, but you will be without the 360 for a few days.

Chrissie70 · 30-05-2007, 07:54 AM

Hi

I think I bought the console in January 2005 from Argos. Was never given the option to get extended warranty on it.

If I bought a new one, can I just get the basic one and add the hard drive on to it.

friedkarma · 30-05-2007, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Chrissie70

Hi

I think I bought the console in January 2005 from Argos. Was never given the option to get extended warranty on it.

If I bought a new one, can I just get the basic one and add the hard drive on to it.

Microsoft extended the warranty to one year, but unfortunately you've exceeded that. If you want to buy the core system and add your current hard drive to it, there's nothing to stop you from doing that. Keep in mind that it will cost much less to have MS repair your broken console. I suggest contacting MS first, and weighing your options.

Chrissie70 · 30-05-2007, 08:01 AM

Does anyone have any idea how much MS will charge?

Wickedone82 · 30-05-2007, 09:30 AM

i have heard about 130-160 but you get a partial warranty which is good

MuRdEr1 · 30-05-2007, 09:38 AM

Forget all that warranty crap...I had the same problem instead of calling ms I just went and bought a new one...brought it home put my old one back in the box...and returned it and got my money back...f waiting for ms to return your stuff...

friedkarma · 30-05-2007, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by MuRdEr1

Forget all that warranty crap...I had the same problem instead of calling ms I just went and bought a new one...brought it home put my old one back in the box...and returned it and got my money back...f waiting for ms to return your stuff...

All they have to do is compare serial numbers. You might have got lucky, but that's not going to happen for most ppl.

Spartan1127 · 30-05-2007, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by MuRdEr1

Forget all that warranty crap...I had the same problem instead of calling ms I just went and bought a new one...brought it home put my old one back in the box...and returned it and got my money back...f waiting for ms to return your stuff...

Clever one.

Wickedone82 · 30-05-2007, 11:00 AM

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All they have to do is compare serial numbers. You might have got lucky, but that's not going to happen for most ppl.

+1 he is right . if you get caught it is considerd fraud and you can go to jail if they want to press charges .

MuRdEr1 · 30-05-2007, 11:33 AM

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+1 he is right . if you get caught it is considerd fraud and you can go to jail if they want to press charges .

Who is gonna press charges...? And this is not the first time its been done...a friend of mine has done it 5times...yes his 360 broke 5times...to me its the only way to do it...he sent his first 360in to ms when it went out ...I think it took a week or sumin like that but when he got it back there was no sound...so he sent it in again got it back and the music player had a problem..so instead of dealing with all the crap jus buy a new one go to your car switch it out and bring it back...becuz of the time u bought it and brought it back is like 5min of sumin they dont check all that serial numba crap...and if they happen to do that wut are they gonna say u just bought and returned it so u can play the victim...I dont know it worked for me and all my buddies...fucc a warrenty..be like nike and just do it...besides with all the faulty 360'S breaking down its the fastest way to be back gaming!

Spartan1127 · 30-05-2007, 11:33 AM

A bit risky. but I noticed that the employees at my electronics store sort of slack around and don't really give a **** about anything. I once exchanged my wireless controller for a new one because it was broken. The guy just took it wordlessly, he didn't even look at me. But it was sunday so I don't know. nobody works on sunday but that day was an exception. So I might have a chance if those jolly red lights show up on my 360.

iancmysterio · 30-05-2007, 11:34 AM

could try the overheating method, i saw a video of it in action on you-tube and word has it that it works half the time. Take a look:

YouTube - Fix an xbox 360 with Red Ring Of Death!!!!

Spartan1127 · 30-05-2007, 11:37 AM

Bull****. I saw the towel trick on youtube. You wrap up your 360 in bundles of towels, and watch it the you remember you have to go and get your pizza out of the oven and then BAM! Your towel is on fire and so is your whole house.

friedkarma · 30-05-2007, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MuRdEr1

Who is gonna press charges...? And this is not the first time its been done...a friend of mine has done it 5times...yes his 360 broke 5times...to me its the only way to do it...he sent his first 360in to ms when it went out ...I think it took a week or sumin like that but when he got it back there was no sound...so he sent it in again got it back and the music player had a problem..so instead of dealing with all the crap jus buy a new one go to your car switch it out and bring it back...becuz of the time u bought it and brought it back is like 5min of sumin they dont check all that serial numba crap...and if they happen to do that wut are they gonna say u just bought and returned it so u can play the victim...I dont know it worked for me and all my buddies...fucc a warrenty..be like nike and just do it...besides with all the faulty 360'S breaking down its the fastest way to be back gaming!

The purpose of the forums is to provide helpful, constructive advice not to promote fraud, deception and theft. It's a**holes like you that drive up prices for the 99% of people like myself, that work hard and play by the rules. You're lucky I'm a writer and not a moderator, because I would never tolerate someone promoting an illegal act, as you are. BTW, if you are going to continue to steal, I suggest your next score be a dictionary.

Kona Palangi · 30-05-2007, 12:27 PM

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It's a**holes like you that drive up prices for the 99% of people like myself, that work hard and play by the rules.

Wow, this is the most pissed off I have ever seen Karma. You should do it more often Mr. Ransbottom I enjoy it!

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BTW, if you are going to continue to steal, I suggest your next score be a dictionary.

Ohhh ... Below the belt. You would think Remix being such a staunch advocate for capitalism (which is a good thing) would have bought himself one by now rather than stealing it. After all, it does make "sence".

friedkarma · 30-05-2007, 12:31 PM

^^^

Yeah, yeah, yeah. How about exercising your mod powers? The guy is clearly violating the T&C of the forums.

Kona Palangi · 30-05-2007, 12:44 PM

I have yet to ban anyone ... But there sure is a first for everything ..... (Malo picks up the Almighty Ban Hammer) By the power of Gray Skull (and Matt) I HAVE THE POWER!!!!!

30-05-2007, 12:46 PM

You cant ban malo your LIEING