Xbox 360 2 Lights Error - What To Know And How To Fix Them

My kids just love the Xbox Kinect, some days it feels like I just can't get them off of it. Kinect sports is the best as it keeps them active. So you can imagine my horror when my son came and said that the Xbox had gone off and two red lights were showing. Immediately I hopped on to the computer looking for answers, this is what I found out.

The 2 lights error on the Xbox is telling us that our console is overheated; this can be caused by a couple of things. If the console has been running for a really long period of time or there is little or no ventilation around the console. Initially it is best to turn the console off for about an hour to allow it to cool down. Then we can move to the next phase.

The major cause for the 2 red light error is that there is insufficient ventilation so it is important to take a look at where you store your console. If like me you store all your audio video equipment in an entertainment unit this could actually be causing the problem. You see all those various gadgets can throw off a lot of heat when they are on and this means that the Xbox will only circulate hot air around its circuits which will not cool it down at all. Something as simple as playing with the units doors open could solve this problem. If not move your console somewhere else.

Check the actual vents of the Xbox as dust can collect their quite easily. If they are clogged up it is advisable to clean them with a dry cloth to clear the dust. You should maybe check this once a month to ensure that you have no unwelcome interruptions in your game playing.

There is something else we can do if these solutions have not really solved your problem and that is to purchase an additional fan for your Xbox. Don't worry you will not have to take your console apart as they fit to the outside of your console and work in tandem with the internal fan to help cool your Xbox down. They can be easily purchased from many companies online and are really reasonably priced.

If these simple fixes have not completely fixed the problem then you can find out more about the red ring of death and other Xbox errors on various blogs and websites. Just do your homework and this will ensure that you find the best solutions for your Xbox problems.