| There are currently about 500,000 Xbox 360 owners | | | | 8. Let is for 15-20 minutes, then fasten 2 nylon |
| like yourself who are looking for how to fix red ring of | | | | washers to each of the heat sink screws |
| death on Xbox 360, so you're not alone. The following | | | | 9. Put the screws back in the motherboard. Once they |
| steps will show you how to fix red ring of death on | | | | are pushing up through the motherboard, add another |
| Xbox 360 in about an hour give or take. | | | | 2 washers on each screw. |
| 1. Take apart your Xbox case by poking out the gray | | | | 9. Now place the heat sink on top of the screws and |
| holes and removing the plastic cover. | | | | tighten. |
| 2. Take out the DVD drive and disconnect the wires | | | | 10. Put your console back together and enjoy your |
| very carefully. | | | | favorite game. |
| 3. Take out the motherboard and fan. | | | | WARNING: This how to fix red ring of death on Xbox |
| 5. Next, loosen the heat sink so you can see the GPU | | | | 360 guide is meant to be quick and easy if you have |
| and CPU | | | | experience. Obviously it's not a great idea to take your |
| 6. Make sure the CPU and GPU are clean. This is very | | | | system apart without more detailed directions. There |
| important. | | | | are plenty of dirt cheap guides on the internet now |
| 7. Buy some arctic silver compound and apply it | | | | that have step by step pictures and videos to guide |
| generously to the GPU (you can get arctic silver | | | | you through the process. |
| compound for $1 at any computer repair store) | | | | |