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This article is to inform all current and future Xbox 360 users about the Three Red Lights error and some of the causes of this error.

A recent article stated there are approximately 12,000,000 xbox 360 consoles that are in need, or will be in need of repair. That is 12 Million people that will all be faced with the same problem. Do yourself a favor, and learn a little bit about what is happening and what can be done about this error.

Three flashing red lights is a "General hardware error". This error is very easy to fix and can be done in under a hour with the proper documentation.

The three flashing red lights is 99% of the time caused by the console overheating. This might sound like a bad thing, but it is actually quite easy to fix. In some cases, this probably was only the power brick but that is usually not the case.

What Can You Do to Prevent This Error?

Probably the most important thing to prolonging your xbox 360 consoles life is keeping it well ventilated. By this I mean to keep it on a open shelf away from other electronic components that put off heat. Make sure that nothing is obstructing the air flow on either side of the console. It is also a good idea to play in a fairly cool room.

Turn your console off at night! I have noticed that several of my friends simply leave their console on 24/7. I have no clue why they feel this is necessary but this is a quick and easy way to burn up your Xbox 360.

I am Already Experiencing a error code

If your Xbox 360 is displaying a error code, there are a couple of options you have.

First off, you can send it back to microsoft for repair. Depending on if your warranty is still valid; this will cost you upwards of $130 and will take 4-6 weeks for repair. I personally wouldn't want to wait this long.

Your next option is to simply fix it yourself. This is a fairly simple procedure and can be done in your home in under a hour.

I hope most of you found this article usefull. A lot of you will never experience any errors on your console, but for us who have experienced it, there is now a alternative to sending it in to microsoft for repair.