Have you got the Red Ring of Death (RROD)? Well if you do, don’t sweat; this article has been written with you in mind and is going to show you how to repair an Xbox 360. The number 1 recommended solution to the RROD believe it or not, are self-fix-it methods. No, these methods do not involve you wrapping your console in a towel and letting it overheat. Nor do these methods involve you pulling out a soldering gun and going to town on your 360. These are professionally developed repair guides coming from people who have extensive knowledge of the workings of the Xbox 360 so your console will remain safe from back-alley repair methods.

While this might sound curious at first it makes sense once you understand why this is the best way to repair the RROD. When we look at the facts that for the past 4 years (the length the RROD has been around) we can see from the statistics and reports by users all over the world that the RROD HAS NOT been officially resolved by the manufacturer. While they recommend you send your system to them once you get the RROD, those that have done this have ended up more disappointed than satisfied with their results. In short, many who send their systems in get them back and get the RROD again. So to resolve this issue, the manufacturer just started issuing brand new systems. Sounds good huh?

While this might sound like the best way to go, it’s not. The reason being your new system is no different from your old and is still vulnerable to getting the RROD in the future. Since this is the case, you will just eventually find yourself in the same predicament and be doomed to repeat this same process until the manufacturer either resolves the problem, or they come out with a new system. And I wouldn’t count on either of those happening anytime soon.

The only way to resolve this crisis is to repair the system yourself using a method that has been helping people all over the world, for over 2 years, repair the red ring of death. This is the ultimate ‘how to repair an Xbox 360′ repair guide that has had very successful results. Like I said though: this is a ‘self-fix-it’ method. You will void your warranty but you have to ask yourself; what good is my warranty if the manufacturer can’t even resolve this problem? But don’t let the idea of repairing your console yourself worry you, as these repair guides were written for everyone, and no technical experience is required. The repair is very easy and can be done in an hour. With the help of informative, comprehensive and easy to follow video tutorials, you will be guided step-by-step through the entire repair process. Nothing is left out.

How to Repair an Xbox 360

Repairing an Xbox 360 is easy, and only requires two modifications which will permanently repair your system. The first step of the repair process is to disassemble your console. There are guides all over the internet on how to do this, so I won’t cover that here. Once your console is disassembled to the point that you have complete access over your motherboard your ready to make the first modification.

The first modification involves the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) and the Central Processing Unit (CPU). These are two small chips embedded in the motherboard which make it possible for you to run your system. These two chips have a grey thermal compounding paste layed over them to protect them from exposure to heat. The problem here, is that the thermal paste placed on them by the manufacturer is insufficient, and cannot withstand the heat produced by the Xbox 360. In order to repair this problem, we will need to remove the old paste a reapply it with a new, more suitable and reliable thermal compounding paste called Arctic Silver 5.

Once the GPU and CPU modification has been made, the next mod. will involve the heat sinks. Since the original X-Clamp was in charge of holding the heat sinks in placed, but caused more trouble than it solved, the X-Clamps will first need to be removed. Now, we will take a set of specific washers and screws to make a small adjustment to how the heat sinks sit on the motherboard. Don’t worry, this in no way makes any permanent changes to your system, it just changes the way the heatsinks rest on the motherboard allowing it to be more stable. Once this modification has been made you will be done, and all you will need to do after that, is reassemble your console. Easy Huh?

So if your one of the millions of people who want to avoid the hassle of going to the manufacturer and just want to fix your system now, then this is the way to go. Using an Xbox 360 repair guide is the sure way of learning how to repair an Xbox 360 permanently so you will never have to fret over this annoying problem again!

Daniel Durbin is a hardcore gaming enthusiast and Xbox 360 Fanboy. You can can get his recommended repair guides and more information on how to repair an Xbox 360 at his website http://www.360ProFix.com which was created to help Xbox 360 owners fix their broken systems and get back into the game.

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