How to Fix 3 Red Lights on Xbox 360
Quick fix: unplug everything and plug it back in. If that doesn't work, you might have to send it to Microsoft for repair.
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Hey there! The 3 red lights (aka the Red Ring of Death) usually indicate a hardware failure. First, try turning off your Xbox 360, unplugging all cables, waiting a few minutes, then plugging everything back in and turning it on. If that doesn't work, you can also try wrapping your Xbox 360 in a towel for about 20 minutes (no joke!) while it's on to reset it, but this is like a last resort Hail Mary.
The 3 red lights on your Xbox 360 mean it needs some TLC, specifically open-heart surgery. Just kidding! Try re-seating the hard drive and making sure the power supply is properly connected.
Had this problem before, and I fixed it by replacing the thermal paste on the GPU. If you're comfortable opening your console, give it a shot!
Honestly, if you've got the 3 red lights, RIP. Time to buy a new Xbox.
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