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CrapBoxuser

2006-08-22, 11:46 pm

My console won't even come on. 3 red lights surround the power button. Please
help with any suggestions.
Chris H.

2006-08-23, 7:48 pm

Three red lights are indicative of hardware failure. See if this Knowledge
Base article from Microsoft will help:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/907534 If it doesn't follow the
instructions to contact Xbox Support.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"CrapBoxuser" <CrapBoxuser@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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quote:

> My console won't even come on. 3 red lights surround the power button.
> Please
> help with any suggestions.



Logic_BomB

2006-08-23, 7:48 pm

I get 3 red lights as well. I've read around and quite a few people, just
today, seem to have the same problem. Very strange. I tried the debug codes
someone suggested and the code was 0102 - unknown error. I guess i'll be
paying the hundred some odd dollars to get this repaired... What's stupid is
that I kept EXTREMELY good care of my system. Froze mid-game in Chromehounds.
Is this a common problem just recently?

"Chris H." wrote:
quote:

> Three red lights are indicative of hardware failure. See if this Knowledge
> Base article from Microsoft will help:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/907534 If it doesn't follow the
> instructions to contact Xbox Support.
> --
> Chris H.
> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> Associate Expert
> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>
>
> "CrapBoxuser" <CrapBoxuser@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:C1BA7DE4-19A3-4B68-AF8C-842BE7A69C8E@microsoft.com...
>
>
>

Chris H.

2006-08-23, 11:46 pm

If you are in the U.S., call 1-800-4MY-XBOX and let the techs determine what
the problem is and how to remedy it.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"Logic_BomB" <Logic_BomB@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>I get 3 red lights as well. I've read around and quite a few people, just
> today, seem to have the same problem. Very strange. I tried the debug
> codes
> someone suggested and the code was 0102 - unknown error. I guess i'll be
> paying the hundred some odd dollars to get this repaired... What's stupid
> is
> that I kept EXTREMELY good care of my system. Froze mid-game in
> Chromehounds.
> Is this a common problem just recently?
>
> "Chris H." wrote:
>


CrapBoxuser

2006-08-23, 11:46 pm



"Logic_BomB" wrote:
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> I get 3 red lights as well. I've read around and quite a few people, just
> today, seem to have the same problem. Very strange. I tried the debug codes
> someone suggested and the code was 0102 - unknown error. I guess i'll be
> paying the hundred some odd dollars to get this repaired... What's stupid is
> that I kept EXTREMELY good care of my system. Froze mid-game in Chromehounds.
> Is this a common problem just recently?
>
> "Chris H." wrote:
>
Logic_BomB

2006-08-23, 11:46 pm

2 threads with multiple similarities:

http://forums.xbox.com/6286004/ShowPost.aspx
http://forums.xbox.com/6133724/ShowPost.aspx

I'm in Canada so I'm not sure of my options. I'll end up calling tech
support tomorrow more than likely. Just weird so many people with similar
problems around the same date.


"CrapBoxuser" wrote:
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>
>
> "Logic_BomB" wrote:
>
Chris H.

2006-08-24, 2:41 am

If you're in Canada, and found the complaint thread, then perhaps you missed
the FAQ at the top of that forum which included:
=====
"How can I contact official Xbox support?
"Call 1-800-469-9269 or Click Here, select your country, and select support.
You should have your Xbox serial number on hand, as well as any error code
your Xbox may have given you."
=====
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"Logic_BomB" <LogicBomB@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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quote:

>2 threads with multiple similarities:
>
> http://forums.xbox.com/6286004/ShowPost.aspx
> http://forums.xbox.com/6133724/ShowPost.aspx
>
> I'm in Canada so I'm not sure of my options. I'll end up calling tech
> support tomorrow more than likely. Just weird so many people with similar
> problems around the same date.



MGG

2006-09-02, 2:36 am

Unfortunately, if you bought your 360 more than 90 days ago, MS will charge
you 129 bucks for the repair/replacement. Folks have complained of this
symptom since it's release, but MS ignores it. I just PAID and sent mine in.
Good luck with your unit. I smell a class action lawsuit in the near future.

--Mike

"CrapBoxuser" <CrapBoxuser@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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quote:

> My console won't even come on. 3 red lights surround the power button.
> Please
> help with any suggestions.
>



Philip B Kirschner

2006-09-03, 5:52 am

Xref: TK2MSFTNGP01.phx.gbl microsoft.public.xbox:246623

What about Microsofts extended warranty?

Phil

"MGG" <mgreenwood@pacbell.net> wrote in message
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quote:

> Unfortunately, if you bought your 360 more than 90 days ago, MS will
> charge you 129 bucks for the repair/replacement. Folks have complained of
> this symptom since it's release, but MS ignores it. I just PAID and sent
> mine in. Good luck with your unit. I smell a class action lawsuit in the
> near future.
>
> --Mike
>
> "CrapBoxuser" <CrapBoxuser@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:C1BA7DE4-19A3-4B68-AF8C-842BE7A69C8E@microsoft.com...
>
>



Mike B.

2006-09-04, 7:49 pm

I had same problem. Was told it was something to do with the video
card/drive or something like that. He knew instantly what the problem was
when I called, seems like this same problem happens alot.



"CrapBoxuser" <CrapBoxuser@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> "Logic_BomB" wrote:
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MGG

2006-09-05, 11:43 pm

>>What about Microsofts extended warranty?<<

What about it? I didn't buy it, nor should I need it. The point here is that
it's a known problem, and should be repaired for free regardless of how long
it took for the failure to occur.

--Mike



"Philip B Kirschner" <philk02@nospamoptonline.net> wrote in message
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quote:

> What about Microsofts extended warranty?
>
> Phil
>
> "MGG" <mgreenwood@pacbell.net> wrote in message
> news:n07Kg.13836$%j7.10621@newssvr29.news.prodigy.net...
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>
>



JeffdaNord

2006-09-11, 7:50 pm

Hey Logic and any others reading this,

I was playing Oblivion and it pixelated and froze, then I get my 3 red
lights...I also treat my Xbox 360 with lots of respect and now this
happens...my Xbox 360 was bought in Dec 2005 after my 6 hrs midnight lineup...

What happens to all my saved games and achievements???

--Jeff



"Logic_BomB" wrote:
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> I get 3 red lights as well. I've read around and quite a few people, just
> today, seem to have the same problem. Very strange. I tried the debug codes
> someone suggested and the code was 0102 - unknown error. I guess i'll be
> paying the hundred some odd dollars to get this repaired... What's stupid is
> that I kept EXTREMELY good care of my system. Froze mid-game in Chromehounds.
> Is this a common problem just recently?
>
> "Chris H." wrote:
>
MGG

2006-09-12, 2:44 am

When you send it back for repair, you keep the hard drive. When you get the
repaired/refurbished unit, plop the HD on and you're all set.

--Mike

"JeffdaNord" <JeffdaNord@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:A5F42996-F95C-4CED-9935-0477FE06DE50@microsoft.com...[vbcol=seagreen]
> Hey Logic and any others reading this,
>
> I was playing Oblivion and it pixelated and froze, then I get my 3 red
> lights...I also treat my Xbox 360 with lots of respect and now this
> happens...my Xbox 360 was bought in Dec 2005 after my 6 hrs midnight
> lineup...
>
> What happens to all my saved games and achievements???
>
> --Jeff
>
>
>
> "Logic_BomB" wrote:
>


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