Xbox3

[Mortie]

My son's xbox when online showed 3 red lights and was told by Microsoft that he would have to pay �80 to have it looked at even though they would not say what they suspected was wrong with it. Has anyone had this experience and is it fixable without sending it away

[wideboy]

Yes, there have been lots of failures. Try Google and 'xbox 360 failures' -

http://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2007/02/xbox_ 360_failures_a_loyal_fan_returns_seven_machine s.html

http://www.xbox360defective.com/

fact sheet:- http://www.xbox360defective.com/xbox360factshe et.pdf

try to hunt down a UK fix

[Phantaxus]

I sent mine away. Went on friday came back the following thursday.

[Mattk]

How old is it ?
If less than 1 year,then the shop may exchange it for you FOC - not sure if they are legally obliged, however.

[Mattk]

Oh and yes it can be fixed as the problem is most commonly a dry solder joint but the solution is opening it up and using a hot air gun! not recommended.