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There are 3 basic steps to fixing your xbox 360 yourself. First, determine what the exact error code is. Second, select the appropriate xbox 360 repair guide. Third, follow the instructions and get back to gaming. Obviously, the most important step is figuring out what is wrong with your xbox 360. To do this, look at the power LED ring because it will flash in a particular pattern. The pattern itself provides insight into the problem. Different patterns will lead to numbered error codes which will help define the problem further. You can find a complete listing of the error codes along with instructions on how to get the console to reveal exactly what is wrong by following the link at the end of this article.

After you have deciphered the error codes, you will need to decide on the right xbox 360 Fix Repair Guide. The link at the end of this article will guide you to a site with a free guide and videos. Once you have your guide in hand you are ready to repair. You can usually repair your console in 1 to 2 hours depending on how handy you are with tools.

After you have repaired your own xbox 360 why not recoup your money and fix your friends consoles or buy a broken one off of eBay. Once you fix one you will be amazed at how easy it is. Here are the basic steps.

• Open the console
• Remove the fan shroud and fan
• Remove the DVD player.
• Remove the power button and motherboard
• Remove the X-Clamps
• Remove the Heat Sinks
• Clean up the old thermal paste
• Put new thermal paste on the CPU and GPU
• Re-install the heat sinks, motherboard, DVD Player and overheat
• Re-install the fan and put the console back together

It really is that easy. This is a permanent fix and lots of the guides show you exactly how to do it with pictures and videos and even online help. However most of them charge you money for the guide. So like I said before, save your money and do not send your xbox 360 back to Microsoft and follow the link for a free guide and videos

For a free xbox 360 Repair Guide go to http://Xbox360fixit.com. You will also find the free videos there as well as everything else you could need to fix your xbox 360.

Good Luck and Good Gaming. http://ezinearticles.com/?Xbox-360-Fix—How-to-Fix-Your-Xbox-360-Permanently&id=1563885

About the Author:

Disgruntled gamer whose xbox 360 developed the RROD and he didn't want to wait on Microsoft to fix something that should not have broken in the first place.