The Red Ring of Death is a term that most gamers have heard at some point.
This term relates solely to the Xbox gaming console.
It can strike fear into the heart of any Xbox owner.
In this article we will discuss exactly what problems can cause the Red Ring of Death and what you can do about it if it happens to you.
What is the Red Ring of Death? The RRoD is caused by several factors.
One of the most common is overheating of chips.
When a chip overheats inside your Xbox, the unit ceases to function.
Usually it freezes and the green light around the power switch turns red.
Often, at this point, the Xbox is no longer usable and requires repair or replacement.
Prevention is better than cure If you are currently considering purchasing a gaming console the simplest way to avoid the Red Ring of Death is to choose a console other than the Xbox.
This may sound harsh but the failure rate has been reported as being much higher than the industry average failure rate.
Document everything It can be hard to prove that a part of your console has failed due to faulty parts or workmanship.
If you experience the Red Ring of Death, it's time to document as much as possible.
You want to be armed with as much detail as possible when negotiating with the repair center to use your warranty.
Take video of the Xbox as soon as possible after the issue occurs.
Keep a log of general usage patterns and the games that are played.
Then get the console back to the store or into the repair center as soon as possible to give you the best chance of being under warranty.