Step 1

For a quick Red Ring of Death Fix, you can follow the steps below or go to other articles on this site for more fixing options.

First, remove the hard disk and at the same time unplug all cables from the unit, assemble back the hard disk and power up the console again and let the motherboard to read the hard disk again. There is a release button for the hard disk, press on it, it should come right off.

Step 2

If step 1 does not solve your problem, it means your system is more or less “dead” so go ahead and try the method lay out below:

Many Xbox owners don’t know that Microsoft actually offers to fix Red Ring of Death at a low price or even Free! Go to their website and click on the support button where it will display all the options for the repair. Login using your Windows Live ID and thereafter you will be prompt to enter the barcode number of your Xbox 360 console set, it can be found at the back of the console. After you had input the numbers correctly, click on continue. By now, all requirements should be cleared for them to send you a mailer for them to send your Xbox 360 back to them for repair. Once Microsoft confirms that your Xbox 360 is still within coverage, they will send out a shipping package for you to ship back your Xbox 360 with Red Ring of Death back to them free of charge (FOC)!

Step 3

Once the package arrived, put your Xbox 360 inside the box carefully with any documents that Microsoft requested and also follow the instructions given by them. Next just make sure that the package is secured then ship it out.

Step 4

Once the package had been received at Microsoft side, they will inform you whether or not the package had been received and the lead time you are required to wait until the system is being sent back to you. Another way is that you can track your Xbox repair status by logging into their website.

Lastly, always follow their instructions carefully that comes with the shipping package. Follow the instructions one by one. If your Xbox 360 might be out of the 3 years warranty coverage, you can also just try it to be sure, if not, get your Xbox 360 back and follow the other articles lay out here on this site to get your Xbox 360 fixed yourself.