Xbox 360 DIY

This is a short video demonstrating how to “fix” your Xbox using a towel of all things. Can you imagine all the teckies at M$ responsible for fixing Xboxes on warranty running around with a bunch of towels.

So why does this work you ask? Well I read somewhere that Microsoft put cheap heatsinks on the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU). The solder that connects the GPU to the motherboard becomes…well it gets baked because of the heat the Xbox 360 creates, essentially drying out the solder. This baking causes the solder to become brittle eventually leading to the red circle of death. So the concept is that if you can trap enough heat within the Xbox 360 it will remelt the solder which restores the connection between the motherboard and GPU. While this may work in theory this “fix” is the equivalant to playing a non leathal version of Russian Roulette! Every time you wrap your Xbox you’re risking permanent damage to your beloved Xbox 360. The end result will be an expensive paperweight.

I also read somewhere that Microsoft pushed these units through production and may have rushed through the proper testing to get them to market for the Xmas season. Who really knows if that’s true, for now let’s file it under heresay and speculation.

So what are your options then? Well you have four options to fix your Xbox 360 as I see it!

1. The first option is to continue wrapping your Xbox 360 with towels. As stated above I believe this is a temporary fix and an expensive gamble.
2. Send your Xbox 360 back to Microsoft (if still under warranty) and wait for months to get it back. For those of you who are no longer covered under warranty, Microsoft will still fix it for you but will charge you $140.00 plus shipping and handling.
3. Attempt to sell it on Ebay for parts at a fraction of what you paid for it.
4. Invest in your gaming by purchasing the Xbox 360 3 Red Lights Repair Guide and fix your broken Xbox 360 in well under 1 hour!

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