problem with my xbox

[grimmy69]

hi people ive been having trouble with my xbox 360 and im wondering if u could help me. every time i play on it it lasts 4 30mins then cuts out and then a red light flashes on the power what should i do and could any one tell me whats the problem

thanks, grimmy69

[Claery]

Possibly overheating problems? Or the motherboard has a fault somewhere, not sure. If it can't be fixed, I'd call microsoft and return it.

[disturbed_00001]

grimmy, can you explain "cuts out"? when you say "a red light flashes on the power", how many and which ones?

[grimmy69]

hi disturbed00001 what i mean by cut out is that when it happens the picture goes blank meaning according to my tv its turnt off then red lights flash on the ring round the power button and the little power symbol flashes aswell.
but it flashes for ever unless u turn the xbox off. hope this helps.

grimmy.

[disturbed_00001]

Originally Posted by grimmy69

hi disturbed00001 what i mean by cut out is that when it happens the picture goes blank meaning according to my tv its turnt off then red lights flash on the ring round the power button and the little power symbol flashes aswell.
but it flashes for ever unless u turn the xbox off. hope this helps.

grimmy.

Well, if it's all 4:
Sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 are flashing red
- The AV cable cannot be detected
1/ \2
3\ /4

Try:
Disconnect the AV cable from the Xbox 360 console, and then reconnect the AV cable to the Xbox 360 console.

If the four flashing red lights continue to flash, try wiping the metal area of the AV pack with a dry cloth. The metal area is the end that plugs into the console. Wipe the metal area thoroughly, and then try the AV Pack again.

If the AV cable is correctly connected but the four red lights are still flashing, substitute a different AV cable

If it's 3:
Sections 1, 3, and 4 are flashing red
- General Hardware Failure
1/ \2
3\ /4

Call Microsoft or take it back where you bought it if you haven't had it very long. You're going to need a new console.

If it's 2:
Sections 1, and 3 are flashing red
- Overheating
1/ \2
3\ /4
Overheating can be cause by the console locking up or "freezing" after a set amount of time.
Try:
Let the Xbox 360 console cool.

You may have to wait several hours for the console to cool enough. Do not turn on the console when the console is hot.

Make sure that the console has sufficient ventilation and that the fan is operating.

To try to prevent this problem, check the following

Do not block any ventilation openings on the Xbox 360 console.

Do not put the Xbox 360 console in a confined space, such as a bookcase, a rack, or a stereo cabinet, unless the space is well-ventilated.

Do not put the Xbox 360 console near any heat source, such as a radiator, a heat register, a stove, or an amplifier.

[outttcast]

3 solid rings can also mean a cable is unplugged. I've got the 3rod before on my 360 but they were solid, not flashing. I turned it off, plugged everything back in, and it worked.