In this article we are going to discuss Xbox 360 error e74. This error is the most commonly affecting error for Xbox 360. I am sure you have herd about this from experiencing it your self or maybe one of your friends told you all about it. You will know if you have the error once you turn on your 360. Their will be white writing on the screen of your TV. Sometimes it comes with a red ring of lights which is commonly known as "ring of death". This ring appears on the power button which is present on the front of your console. Their are some easy methods you can use to fix the error but lets see why it happens first.
Some Interesting Information About Xbox 360 error e74:
• Retailers of the Xbox 360 have reported the failure rate of Xbox 360 console over 35-40%.
• Some investigation and research reports have shown that out of every 3 consoles 1 will definitely be affected by any error like e74 or "red ring of death".
• You will never see any warning about this error it just happens suddenly when you turn on your console.
• According to Microsoft's report more than 12 million devices have been affected by this error.
Causes of Xbox 360 error e74:
• Xbox 360 has poor heat sinking capability and lack of air circulation, due to which a lot of heat builds up inside the console.
• The video scaler chip is attached in its place with thermal glue. When heat increases it causes thermal glue to loosen up and the scaler chip is shifted from its place.
• Due to above reasons the video scaler chip is not functioning properly and as an end result the Xbox 360 cannot work properly and error code e74 appears telling you that your console is affected by over heating.
Repairing Xbox 360 for e74 error:
You need to buy a good repair guide for Xbox 360. This repair guide will provide you with information about how to fix the Xbox 360 when it is affected by e74 error. This guide must have video instructions so it will be very easy for you to carry out the repair process.
You will only need some simple tools like screwdrivers and a sharp object like metal tooth pick. Now once you have all these tools in your hand you need to have some place anywhere in your house to carry out the repair process. Once you find a place to work, within 60 minutes you will be gaming again.
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