How To Fix Your Xbox 360 - Top 3 Xbox 360 Fixes

If you're wondering how to fix your xbox 360 yourself because you don't want to sit and wait around for weeks or even months while your xbox 360 is in the shop, then you've come to the right place!

There's nothing worse then being in the middle of playing guitar hero 3 with your buddies, only to have your system completely crash before you can get the new high score! Pretty much this exact scenario has happened not only to me, but to my friends also.

When I called microsoft asking them if they could fix my xbox 360, I found out that my warranty had expired, and I would not only have to pay to get my system fixed, but I would have to send it away. I knew from my friends experience with microsoft that this can take MONTHS, and so I wasn't prepared to wait around that long.

That's when I discovered some important things that you need to try before you send your console away to be fixed:

1. The first thing you can try is to move your xbox 360 out of the cabinet, or off the shelf or floor, and place it out in the open air. See the system gets extremely hot and the fans need fresh air to cool down the system components. A lot of times people will find that when they bring their system to sit out in the open, it will stop crashing.

2. The second thing I would try is to lift the actual xbox 360 power brick off the ground. This too can get really hot and the vents can't be obstructed because air desperately needs to get in to cool the power brick.

3. You can also try grabbing a little fan, or even a hair dryer that has a cold setting, and blow air into the system vents. This will not only help to cool the consoles internal system components, but also blow away any build-up of dust that can be causing your xbox 360 to crash. Don't forget to also try this on the power brick.

If none of the fixes above work, you are still in luck as there are some great guides available that will quickly and easily walk you step-by-step through the process of fixing your xbox 360 yourself.

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Microsoft Vista and Wireless Adapters - Compatibility, Usability

Youre all wondering, how are wireless adapters working with the new microsoft Vista. There is no cut and paste answer for that because it all depends on the kind of wireless network you are using. Are you using Netgear or perhaps linksys. I will try to clarify as many different adapters as I can and see if I can find a quick fix for your adapter questions.

linksys wireless adapter

If you use Lnksys and you are wondering if Vista will work with it, linksys has come out with a new driver that is compatible with Vista. If you would like to download it, just got to linksys.com. One you download these files, you can then go to your control panel to search for your driver and point to the download files.

Netgear driver problem

If you are a Netgear user, you will have some trouble with compatibility. microsoft offers a beta driver that you can download that is not affiliated with Netgear. You can download the driver at, http://netgear.com. Basically, beta means that the code is not successfully tested but it is a way for people to give feedback and allow changed to be made.

If you use Netgear, I recommend that you steer clear until everything is cleared so you can use Vista without any problems. This is really a pain to deal with so stick with XP until it is resolved.

wireless adapter battery Drain

One problem that people are also having with Vista is that the laptop batteries get drained quickly while connected to the internet. It has to do with the fact that many wireless connections do not have the ability to go into the power save mode that the microsoft Vista operating system allows for.

All in all, Vista has some problems with compatibility when it comes to some wireless adapters but there are fixes available. The only problem that I see that will require some consideration from people has to do with laptops. They have the double threat of having batteries that can overheat as well as connections that cannot be made.

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Repairing Your Xbox 360 - Do it Yourself

Repairing your xbox 360 is really not that hard if you own some basic tools and have a little patience. First of all let me say if your console is still under warranty do not open the unit up. You will void your warranty.

There is nothing worse than buying the latest game and not being able to play it. If your xbox console has stopped working. You can send it back to microsoft and wait forever or you can learn how to maintain and repair it yourself. Internally it is very similar to your home computer.

The first step in repair is getting it open without damaging the case. First you will want to lay out a soft towel or blanket on your work surface.

Next you need to remove the faceplate. There are latches on the ends of the faceplate internally. You cannot see them from the outside. Laying your console flat, squeeze the ends of your face plate and pull forward. It will pop off.

Once the faceplate has been removed, you can remove the side panels. To release the tabs, insert a thin, round screwdriver or punch into the holes on either end of the white case panels and gently push. Be careful not to break them.

You will now be able to see the metal chassis inside. You can now remove the bottom of your unit. Apply gentle pressure with a flathead screwdriver to release the tabs on the front and back. You'll need to insert the screwdriver between the white panels to detach the back tabs.

You can now remove the top portion. At this point you will need a torx screwdriver. If you do not have one you can buy a cheap set at your local hardware store. Do not try to use a regular flat head or Phillips, you will damage the torx screws.

remove the 6 torx screws located near the four corners and center of the chassis. Remember where the longer ones came from.

At this point you can lift out the dvd unit and you will find the CPU underneath. You now have access to repair the internal components.

One of the most common problems is with the dvd unit. This is an easy fix and there is no need to pay someone else to repair it.

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