Recently many hardware problems are reported in Xbox 360. One of them is "Xbox 360 3 red light Fix". This is a deadly error caused due to the overheating of hardware com components in the Xbox console. This error is indicated by the indicated by the three red lights flashing on the console.

This three red light error has been reported in many of the Xbox recently and its deadly. Xbox three red light error is caused due to ventilation failure. Xbox 360 uses heat sinks, fans and vented opening using which hot air from the Xbox is sucked out. If any of these ventilation method fails there is a chance that this error may occur. This is not the only reason for this error. Sometimes the nyko intercooler which is inside the Xbox may fail and even because of this reason 3 red lights may be flashing in your Xbox indicating you to fix it.

Sometimes excess heat developed in the Graphics Processing Unit may also lead to this problem.

Now let me explain you how to fix xbox 360 3 red lights error. You can try manual cooling by keeping your Xbox in a cool and dry place for an hour or two. Sometimes this technique works but most of the times it won't. Moreover this is not a permanent fix. This is not a recommended method.

An alternative way is to send your Xbox to Microsoft get it repaired by them and get it back. You need to pay around $140 to Microsoft to fix it if you are out of the warranty period. Moreover you need to wait for over a month to get it fixed by Microsoft professionals. Many Xbox lovers wont wait for over a month to fix this problem.

Third method involves repairing your Xbox 360 three red light error by yourself. Don't get scared. There are some guides on troubleshooting Xbox 360 three red light error and these guides come with a video tutorial. It explains you each and every step right from opening your Xbox, checking the error, fixing the error and then closing it safely. You will also get a live customer support on these guides. You can repair your Xbox in just one hour from now.