If your Xbox 360 console is troubled with the annoying three red lights mistake, you may be at the end of your tether to choose what to do. But don't worry, because you aren't the 1st and sole one to meet this problem. Approximately more than 30 percent of all Xbox 360 consoles have been affected by this error all around the world. This is an exceedingly common sight. no wonder if your console is a victim of this feared blunder.

The 3 red lights blunder occurs thanks to the hardware failure and overheating problem. The surplus heat loosens the soldering that impacts the graphical processor and may result in major hardware damage.

The flashing 3 red lights on the power button indicate that there should be some fault in the cooling system. Removing the X-clamp and adding a further inter cooler may answer the problem. Otherwise, better to close down your console for some time and when it comes to normal temperature, see whether or not it is working or not.

If this proved a futile attempt, then don't take any chance and just give a ring to the Microsoft service center and let them repair the console for your sake. If your console is inside guaranty period, they will repair your console for free of cost. However if your guaranty is expired, then they will charge you $140 for the repair [*T]. Moreover, you have got to bear the separate charge of shipping. Besides this, they'll take time of a month to mend your console.

If you are not interested to shell out more than $140 and reluctant to hang around for a month, then using DIY ( Do It Yourself ) guide is the best choice for you. While choosing the guide, go for the one that may cost you not more than $30. Moreover, the guide should assure you refund guarantee in case of failure in the mend on your part.