My XBOX keeps overheating... help me.

[xBamxBam]

AS the title says, my XBOX continues to overheat. after an hour or so it turns off. then if i try to plan ten minutes later it will shut down in another ten minutes...

is there something i can do other than buy a cooldown adapter???

let me know guys...

 

[Daily]

Does it red ring, or just turn off?

If your still under warranty and its red ringing, call microsoft and have them fix it.

If your not, find a guide on how to open it and clean it out with canned air and then put more thermal paste on the processor.

Use the googles.

 

[FaTaL Sh0t X]

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[monk65]

Go outside.

 

[Holymacaroni]

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OT: Try wrapping it in a damp towel and leaving it in your back garden overnight. Hope it works out for you.

 

[criterion]

Lets hope you have a warranty.

 

[Rhodesy]

put a fan next to the xbox, I had this problem, I put a fan next to my xbox. (I had to lay it on it's side). Then I usually every few hours let it cool down and turn it off for five minutes.

 

[XSafire]

Make sure it's in a well vented area. Only do towel trick if your getting 3 red rings (even if you're under warranty, as they can't tell that you've done the towel trick. I did it, it broke like 2 months later, sent it in, they fixed)

 

[xBamxBam]

yeah it red rings... but once i plug it back in and its all good again...

 

[xBamxBam]

there are three rings i think. i have had two fans next to it...and it still does not work...

 

[X3Flame]

You have RROD.

 

[xBamxBam]

what is RROD

 

[X3Flame]

Red Rings of Death. Occurs when your Xbox overheats too much. Try the suggestions other people have already said and you should be able to make your Xbox work for small periods of time. Don't leave your Xbox on a lot and if that doesn't work, contact Microsoft.

 

[xBamxBam]

fuck me. alright i will try... thanks guys

 

[volvic]

wow your sorta a NEWFAG to the whole console scene I'm guessing if you didn't know what RROD was!

FUCk you xbox just got cancer! but Microsoft has a cure since they give an extra 2 years warranty for that! unless you got a elite, then your screwed because those aren't covered!

 

[E-Z Trade]

2 things that microsoft claim to prevent overheating are:
- Xbox Console left in an upright position
- Avoid direct contact with carpet as carpet is a goof conductor and prevent sufficient cooling of the console.

 

[Driz]

If i where you, i wouldnt bother doing the towel trick, just send it to them to be fixed for free, it only took them a week for me

 

[xBamxBam]

wow your sorta a NEWFAG to the whole console scene I'm guessing if you didn't know what RROD was!

FUCk you xbox just got cancer! but Microsoft has a cure since they give an extra 2 years warranty for that! unless you got a elite, then your screwed because those aren't covered!

actually, i was aware of the RED RINGs of DEATH just most people call it the rings of death... not some fancy abbreviation.. i have had my xbox ELITE for three years, so not that new thank you very much...


whatever this is my brothers problem now, i am buying a PS3.

 

[blindkilla]

Have you tried placing it in a container filled with cold water, and then playing? That should help keep it cool.

 

[Miss Parka]

Buy One Of The Fan/Coolers At Gamestop/E.B. Games. Never Tried Them, Although They Might Help!