One of the most frustrating things to happen to a gamer is to face the Red Rings of Death Error on your Xbox. It's even worse if you were in the middle of a game when your Xbox threw the error. It can make you so mad that you resort to drastic measures. Like going out and buying a whole new game system so you can keep playing. Or taking your anger out on your console. Or deciding to rip open your Xbox and fix it yourself. With so many people having errors and problems, there are a lot of manuals out there that tell you how to fix your Xbox on your own. Here are a few things to consider if you are thinking about fixing your Xbox at home.
Before you break out the screwdriver and soldering gun to fix your Xbox yourself, there are a couple of things you need to consider. One is whether or not your Xbox still has a warranty. If you purchased the extra store warranty, then of course it makes more sense to take your Xbox back to the store and exchange it. But if you didn't, your Xbox still has a warranty of at least a year, and in some instances three years. Yes, you have to wait for them to fix it and send it back to you, but it's better than opening up your Xbox and voiding the warranty and still having a broken one at the end of it all.
Weigh the pros and cons of fixing your Xbox on your own. Are you pretty good with fixing electronics? Can you follow directions? If you are too afraid to fix your Xbox at home, then there is no harm in just sending it back to have it repaired. Don't waste your time and energy buying tools to fix it if you would feel better sending it back.
Three, you need to find a great repair guide about how to fix your Xbox. Don't just go out and buy the first one you see. Look for reviews, and find one that has video or detailed pictures. There are some great manuals online that won't cost much, but be careful to find one that has good reviews from people who have actually used it.
Even though it can be frustrating to be without your Xbox, don't make a decision about what to do about it in the heat of the moment. There is a lot of advice out there that can lead you astray and make the problem worse. When in doubt, send your Xbox back and take full advantage of the warranty. And if you really want to fix your Xbox yourself, look at a few guides and choose the one that seems the most thorough before you crack open your console and start fixing things.
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