You're playing with your XBox when suddenly you see 3 red lights! And your XBox is not functioning any longer - at least not in the way that you want it to.
You're staring at a set of three strange lights on the monitor which have replaced the Dungeons and Dragons theme which was previously on your screen.
So what does the XBox 3 red lights mean? Poor Ventilation The primary cause of your strange lights is poor ventilation in the area where your XBox is situated.
You've probably been too focused on the screen that you've not paid much attention to whether your XBox is lying on a dust free surface that's getting plenty of air.
Clear the table of any item that's obstructing air to your XBox.
If you're in sunny Miami, open the windows.
Otherwise just make sure your XBox is comfortable on the table, without clutter preventing proper ventilation.
Remember, if you can't breathe, your XBox can't either.
Giving your XBox a breath of fresh air will take a swipe at the infamous red ring of death.
Overheating Another cause of the dreaded problem is possible overheating of the hardware.
You've probably been at it so long that your console couldn't take the pressure and suffered a meltdown.
Couple that with poor ventilation and you have a surefire recipe for a breakdown.
Your XBox is a machine and like all machines it needs to rest.
Otherwise your XBox will give up the fight and you'll have a dud on your hands.