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2 red lights?

Topic started by Sdodd412 on July 22, 2008. Last post by Ehden 4 months ago.
Post by Sdodd412 (613 posts) See mini bio
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It was 3 red lights, now it's 2 red lights, and it blows cold air out the back for 10 seconds when you turn it on...whats going on?

It was 3 red lights, now it's 2 red lights, and it blows cold air out the back for 10 seconds when you turn it on...whats going on?

Post by Wafe (46 posts) See mini bio
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Check xbox.com

Check xbox.com

Post by TLT21 (53 posts) See mini bio
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This behavior occurs when the internal temperature of the console exceeds the acceptable limits. You may think of this as too hot, overheating, and so on.


http://support.microsoft.com/kb/907533


This behavior occurs when the internal temperature of the console exceeds the acceptable limits. You may think of this as too hot, overheating, and so on.


http://support.microsoft.com/kb/907533


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If the three red lights you speak of is the Red Ring of Death (and I'm pretty sure it is), call Microsoft. if not, um, pray?

If the three red lights you speak of is the Red Ring of Death (and I'm pretty sure it is), call Microsoft. if not, um, pray?

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TLT21 said:

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This behavior occurs when the internal temperature of the console exceeds the acceptable limits. You may think of this as too hot, overheating, and so on.


http://support.microsoft.com/kb/907533

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yeah, I had called them when the 3 lights showed up, I was just wonding what it was, thanks.

TLT21 said:
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This behavior occurs when the internal temperature of the console exceeds the acceptable limits. You may think of this as too hot, overheating, and so on.


http://support.microsoft.com/kb/907533

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yeah, I had called them when the 3 lights showed up, I was just wonding what it was, thanks.

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I forget what 2 red lights means but it should say in the manual.

I forget what 2 red lights means but it should say in the manual.

Post by Homer (1,227 posts) See mini bio
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Call microsoft

Call microsoft

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it means it's overheated but it hasn't actually damaged t5he system. 

place it in a cooler spot .  if not it could become 3

it means it's overheated but it hasn't actually damaged t5he system. 

place it in a cooler spot .  if not it could become 3

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I thought 2 lights were from overheating of the internal drive.

I thought 2 lights were from overheating of the internal drive.

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it means your 360 is so fucked the third light broke

it means your 360 is so fucked the third light broke

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Guiltyspark said:

"it means your 360 is so fucked the third light broke "

BAHAHA!!

Guiltyspark said:
"it means your 360 is so fucked the third light broke "

BAHAHA!!

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Sdodd412 said:

"It was 3 red lights, now it's 2 red lights, and it blows cold air out the back for 10 seconds when you turn it on...whats going on?
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sometimes i get 2 red lights when the A/V cable isn't plugged all the way in, in the back

Sdodd412 said:
"It was 3 red lights, now it's 2 red lights, and it blows cold air out the back for 10 seconds when you turn it on...whats going on?
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sometimes i get 2 red lights when the A/V cable isn't plugged all the way in, in the back

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fresh2deafbill said:

"Sdodd412 said:
"It was 3 red lights, now it's 2 red lights, and it blows cold air out the back for 10 seconds when you turn it on...whats going on?
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sometimes i get 2 red lights when the A/V cable isn't plugged all the way in, in the back
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Yup it's when your A/V cable isn't plugged in all the way

fresh2deafbill said:
"Sdodd412 said:
"It was 3 red lights, now it's 2 red lights, and it blows cold air out the back for 10 seconds when you turn it on...whats going on?
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sometimes i get 2 red lights when the A/V cable isn't plugged all the way in, in the back
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Yup it's when your A/V cable isn't plugged in all the way

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Yup, that's what happens to me as well.

Yup, that's what happens to me as well.

Post by Ehden (165 posts) See mini bio
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McDazzle said:

"fresh2deafbill said:
"Sdodd412 said:
"It was 3 red lights, now it's 2 red lights, and it blows cold air out the back for 10 seconds when you turn it on...whats going on?
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sometimes i get 2 red lights when the A/V cable isn't plugged all the way in, in the back
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Yup it's when your A/V cable isn't plugged in all the way
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Actually thats 4 red lights.

McDazzle said:
"fresh2deafbill said:
"Sdodd412 said:
"It was 3 red lights, now it's 2 red lights, and it blows cold air out the back for 10 seconds when you turn it on...whats going on?
"
sometimes i get 2 red lights when the A/V cable isn't plugged all the way in, in the back
"
Yup it's when your A/V cable isn't plugged in all the way
"
Actually thats 4 red lights.