Appearance of the 3 red lights on your Xbox 360 game console is a common problem and in this article I will try to provide a few solutions to rectify this niggling problem.
The three flashing red lights indicate an internal error and may be ascribed to general failure of hardware.
You can try out this simple fix if you like: Step one involves removal of memory units and hard drive.
At step 2, under the system blade you have to run the INITIAL SETUP.
Step 3 will involve declining the insertion of memory unit or HDD prompt offer with a negative reply when the prompt makes the automatic offer.
Finally you need to sync/match the pop and controller in a game.
Because of the widespread occurrence of the 3 red light error, Microsoft is offering a new 3 year free warranty.
So if you can wait for 4/5 weeks, you may consider applying for the online free repair.
But you have to pay the shipping charge.
If your Xbox is older than 3 years, you have to shell out $150 as repairing cost, along with shipping charges.
This is very costly and not very feasible.
The other cheaper and faster alternative is to get hold of instructional videos that are backed by full online support.
The steps are very easy to follow and you don't need to be an expert to decipher the unique instructions.
It will let you fix your Xbox 360 3 red lights yourself, in a jiffy, under 60 minutes.
These are popularly called 3 Red Lights Fix guides, are available in plenty over the internet, are inexpensive, practical and have received a lot of media coverage and garnered attention from all quarters in recent times.
These are definitely worth a buy.