My better 360 all of a sudden turns off after being on for about 2 minutes.. It flashes 2 red rings, which says it's not being ventilated properly or has dust build up. I've dusted it out pretty good but the problem still occurs..

What should I do? It's pretty worthless rn since it just shuts off after 2 mins of being on.. Would feel like a shame to toss it though, was working just fine a week ago.

edit: And no, I don't have any warranties nor do I have the receipt of purchase.

This post was edited by Flicker69 on Aug 27 2016 03:06am

They're might be videos on youtube to show how to do it yourself or try finding some1 who does console reparation at home for a decent price

Replace thermal paste, it's probably the most common cause of rrod/overheating on older machines at this point.

Here's a step by step guide with pictures.

http://www.rrod360.com

Upgrade

Here's what you do. It's a pro tip so listen carefully.

Step one. Go to your local Walmart.
Step two. Buy a 360.
Step three. Put broken 360 in the box.
Step 4. Return 360 saying it's broken. (That's not a lie)

And that's how you fix it. You are welcome.

Lol.. Wouldn't they check model #'s or some type of # to make sure it's the same xbox? Have you done this before lmao?

And it's a black one btw, I think the Xbox 360 Elite is the name.
Shitty thing is, my bruised/scratched/dented white 360 works fine but my like-new black 360 ends up taking a shit..




Hmm, okay thank you.
Where can you buy thermal paste? Or best to buy online?

This post was edited by Flicker69 on Aug 27 2016 12:32pm

This works with controllers too

Also that Xbox is dust unless you fix the thing the dude said earlier. You could clean it completely out and make it work again but it will just keep overheating so either replace it, upgrade or try and take it apart and fix the thermal paste or whatever. Could probably get an Xbox one on sale since the Xbox one s is out now.

This post was edited by Goobear on Aug 27 2016 04:47pm

So, seems like you guys have used the Walmart method before?

And I have a PS4 so idk if I'm going to get the XB1.. I have another 360 so I'm satisfied with that for xbox

At Walmart they pretty much take anything in return. So no.
And yes I've done a couple times with controllers.
You will most likely get an older person who has no idea about the serial. If it doesn't work go to another Walmart. You don't even need to return it at the same one.

This post was edited by ROM on Aug 28 2016 06:45am

You can buy thermal paste from amazon, Newegg, or your local pc repair store. Best buy probably has some.

Look for artic silver. Should be a few bucks for a small tube.