Repair Xbox 360 - 3 Red Lights
James at joystiq fixed his own 360 that was flashing three red lights, which indicates an internal error.
If you have this problem try this simple fix:
1) Remove your hard drive and/or memory units.
2) Run “Initial Setup” under the system blade.
3) Decline inserting HDD or memory unit when prompted.
4) Sync your controller and pop in a game.
*** UPDATE *** Microsoft has a new free warranty of 3 years for the 3 red light error. If you have this problem, you can send your console in for free repair. Or, if you don’t want to pay shipping and have to wait 2-3 weeks, you can attempt to fix it yourself.
More details here:
NEW! Instructional videos to repair your 360 yourself in less than an hour, guaranteed: Xbox 360 Three Red Light Repair
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OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 said,
Comment • October 13, 2006 @ 10:57 pm
i have very very very very goodnew 4 u guys!. if xbox360s MANUFACTURING DATE is befor jan,1,06 ur in luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! M$ i giving fre repairs for any problem and get warranty even if u didnt buy it!!! how great! my xbox360 was broken and had no warranty bt now ITS FIXED AND I HAVE WARRNTY TILL SEP 07!!!!!!!!!!!!! and it didnt cost me a penny 
i love u microsoft!!!!!! u have to call M$ right away!.(ur xbox360 manufacturing date can be found on the bak next to ur serail number) good luck!!!!!!!!
holly crap! said,
Comment • October 13, 2006 @ 10:59 pm
the omg kid isnt lying! hahahahahahahahah thx for telling me! this s awesome! they gave me warranty and fixed any problems for freeeeeee!
ill check it out said,
Comment • October 13, 2006 @ 11:00 pm
the date is befor 1/1/06? right im gonna check it out!
holly crap! said,
Comment • October 13, 2006 @ 11:01 pm
yea jan,1,0,06 (1/6/06) is correct hope it works.
ill check it out said,
Comment • October 13, 2006 @ 11:04 pm
omg i just checked and its befor jan,1,06 HELLLL YEA BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THX THX THX im sorry for the people who have it after jan,1,06 
also if u have warranty already that u bought for a consle with a MF date befor jan,1,06 they will send u a refund or somthing not sure though good luck 2 all!
Andrew said,
Comment • October 16, 2006 @ 6:42 am
People in the UK I work as a consumer journalist and the below may help you - it is always good to know your rights. So even after the statutory 12 months guarantee you get in the UK you should still be able to claim a refund or a new console because it appears that this is a fault that is inherent in the machine. For more information visit www.which.co.uk For those in the US you may want to try Consuemrs Union.
• If your electrical appliance breaks down within the first 12 months of purchase, the manufacturers guarantee should cover the cost of any repair.
• After the first 12 months you may still be able to make a claim. A key statutory right is that whatever you buy must last for a reasonable length of time.
• A “reasonable time” can be anything up to six years after you’ve purchased depending on the product (five years in Scotland).
• If you want to make a claim, the breakdown must be a result of a defect present at the time of purchase. Though you needn’t have been immediately aware of it.
• Claims should be made with the retailer and not the manufacturer. To save you stress, contact the head office first. Be firm and explain that your product hasn’t lasted a reasonable amount of time and that you’d like it investigated and repaired or replaced if it turns out to be faulty.
• You may be asked to provide evidence if your product is older than six months. To do this simply contact an independent repairer and ask them to prepare a report. This needn’t be too expensive and you should be able to claim back up to £200 for the cost of repairers report.
• Once the problems has been identified as a manufacturing fault, contact the retailer and you’ll be entitled to a repair or a full or part refund depending on the problem and how much you’ve used the product.
P.S. if you do get your Xbox 360 repaired ask them to send a written report regarding the problem - this may help you if you need to make a claim with the manufacturer. My Xbox 360 has been repaired 3 times by Microsoft and its recently broken down again (3 red lights as usual).
ill check it out said,
Comment • October 16, 2006 @ 3:35 pm
HAHA no need 4 that. my xbox was made in 05! that means free waranty!! haha free rapairs. but if ur xbox360 is made in 06 try the thing the guy above me is saying. 
JUNK THE XBOX said,
Comment • October 18, 2006 @ 8:38 pm
AFTER TALKIN WITH THE CALL CNTR ,I GOT SO MAD THAT I PUNCHED 6 HOLES IN MY WALL, KARATE KICKED MY BEDROOM DOOR IN, THREW THE CONTROLLED THROUGH THE WALL INTO THE NEXT ROOM, FLIPPED MY COUCH OVER, HEAD BUTTED MY MIRROR ON MY WALL AND THEN MY ROOMATE WALKED OUT OF HIS ROOM AND SAID WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON AND I LOOKED AT HIM AND JUST RARED BACK AND KNOCKED HIS *%^ OUT..I THEN SAID THATS WHATS GOING ON!!! AFTER ALL THAT I DRANK AND BEER AND AND CLAM DOWN A LIL..BUT MAN THAT HELPED MY ANGER SITUATION OUT ALOT.. *&*&^ THE COUNT TO 10 DEAL! I JUST PUT ON LIL DISTURBED AND WENT CRAZY , YEAH!!! TOMORROW I WIL DRAW A TARGET ON MY XBOX AND DO SOME RIFLE SHOOTING TO GET READY FOR HUNTING SEASON…TALK ABOUT ONE EXPENSIVE TARGET BUT HEY ITS USELESS ANYWAY. ALL RIGHT!!! TIME FOR DESTRUCTION!! THANKS ALL FOR LETTING ME FUME ON HERE!!!
haha ms sucks said,
Comment • October 8, 2006 @ 4:45 pm
microsoft sucks.