There you were, playing your Xbox 360. The hours were flying by and you didn't even realize how late it was. Then, all of a sudden, the game stopped playing, and you had the red ring of death. Microsoft has taken steps to improve the warranty, including covering most E-74 issues for three years. So you may want to send your unit to an Xbox 360 repair center. However, considering that your unit might not be covered, and if it is it will take two months to get back and might break again, it might be worth it to learn how to fix them yourself. If you think you can't learn to do this, please keep reading.
First I'll tell you a few of the reasons why you might want to learn to fix an Xbox 360 yourself. Then I'll tell you how easy it is to learn. I actually already mentioned a few reasons to learn to do it yourself when I spoke about how long it would take Microsoft to get you your unit back. Not to mention, if it's not covered under warranty, it will cost one hundred and forty dollars, plus tax, plus shipping and handling. Also, there's a good chance you will get a refurbished unit, so the chances of it breaking down again are probably not as low as you would like them to be. I wonder if you've considered getting rid of your unit altogether. If you have, did you consider selling it on eBay? Can you see where I'm going with this? If you can fix your own Xbox 360, you can buy other units that need an Xbox 360 ring fix. You would be surprised how many units you can find for sale. You have no idea how many units have had the same problem as you have.
Now to answer the part about how easy it is to learn to fix them yourself. First of all, let me tell you that I am the least mechanically inclined person that I know. I am not kidding! When my unit broke down, I didn't even consider this option. I was only concerned about the warranty situation. Then I, by coincidence, ran into a friend of mine who had just fixed his own unit. He told me that there are really good repair guides that you can instantly download from the internet. After we practically argued about whether I could learn to fix one myself, or not, he convinced me to try. I did try, and I couldn't believe how easy it is. I only wish I had more free time because if I did, I would buy Xbox 360's off of eBay, and make a few extra dollars by selling them. Oh yeah, I almost forgot. The best thing about all of this is, if my unit breaks down again, I already know how to fix it!
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