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In a nutshell, it occurs when your console overheats. In a design flaw by Microsoft, they bewilderingly attached the heatsinks to both the CPU and GPU with an X-clamp from beneath the board. The problem with this is that the board gets extremely hot, especially around those two processors. When the heat reaches a critical level, the solder around the connecting points on the chips liquifies, and starts to flow - in the wrong direction. It flows this way because of the enormous strain of the x-clamp on the superheated plastic board which flexes ever so slightly. Once this happens, the only way to get the console operational again is to reflow the solder joints, but unless you also replace the ill-advised x-clamp fasteners - it will inevitably happen again.
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What does the ring of death do to your Xbox 360?
The red ring of death represents hardware falure. contact xbox if you see any red lights on your xbox. they are all bad. if you see 3 red flashing lights, that is the red ring of death.
How do you get the red ring of death on an Xbox 360?
well the main reason for getting the red ring of death is if the fans get blocked but ive never known for sure, if you have the red ring of death contact Microsoft and they will refurbish it for you. glad if i helped
What happens when you get the red ring of death?
You through it out of the window!
What is a red ring of death in xbox 360?
The ring of death occurs when a malfunction in the machine happens and causes the machine to be unable to function properly. The amount I paid to have it fixed was $150.
What are some reported Xbox 360 malfunctions?
the red ring of death is most popular but there are also minor ones like only one red ring or only 2
