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Sunday, November 08, 2009

Xbox 360 Repair: Significance of the Red Power Supply Light

By Eric Frey

Unfortunately, compared to other next-gen consoles, the Xbox 360 is rather prone to problems. Something that makes gamers cringe are the three red lights. When three lights flash red on the Ring of Light on the front of your Xbox 360 console, the upper-right quadrant light is the only light that does not flash red if the problem is serious. Here is some enlightenment on Xbox 360 repair of your power supply light that is showing that frightening red hue.

When there may be a potential issue with the system, the power supply light will glow a distinct red. You can distinguish this when the power supply light changes from green to orange to red whilst using the console. The reasons this occurs vary, but it typically arises when the external power supply has detected a fault.

Incorporated into the system itself are safeguards to help you and your system prevent damage to the console and the power supply. Depending on the severity of the problem, the power supply will radiate a red light or simple turn itself off when there is an abundance of current, when the voltage is too high, or when the temperature of the power supply is too high.

What are some available red light repair techniques? The first thing to check is coolness of the power supply. The red light is an indicator that the power supply is potentially too hot. If this is the case, you should let the power supply cool off for several hours in a well-ventilated area. Soon after it is cooled, the power supply light should change from red to orange if the problem is in fact the power supply temperature.

A sometimes overlooked problem would be the power supply plug itself. If it is plugged into an extension cord, surge protector, or power strip, the amount of voltage has a possibility of being incorrect. If this is the case, try plugging the power supply directly into the wall outlet.

If none of these approaches perform the trick, if possible, try using a different power cord and power supply unit with your console. If the console still fails to work, the concern is with the console itself. If all three Xbox 360 red light repair methods listed in this article are unsuccessful, be prepared to dole up the money to get your console fixed.

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