Xbox enthusiasts have doubtless heard of the 3 red lights problem.
They show up when your Xbox has suffered a meltdown and stalled.
If you've tried to find ways to fix 3 red lights Xbox problem you would know that there are several options open to you.
Let Microsoft Handle It Your problem cropped up due to overheating.
This happens when you're gaming so long that you forget the hours you've been at it.
Your Xbox can't withstand the pressure and the inner cooling mechanism can't cope with the amount of heat generated.
So the solder joints melt, loosen the GPU and cause your Xbox to crash.
Now you have to send it to Microsoft for repairs.
See if your warranty is still valid.
That way, you can get it done for free.
If not, then you'll have to spend $140 on the repair cost and still pay for the shipping when you forward it.
The manufacturer will fix 3 red light Xbox problem in about 3 months, maybe less.
You'll get a refurbished console back after Microsoft is done with the repairs.
This is a safe but time consuming and expensive way to fix your machine.
Do-It-Yourself You could save time and money by doing the job yourself.
First, go online and look for guides that describe in detail what caused the error on your Xbox and how to solve it.
There are 'how to' guides with diagrams and there are ones with videos.
Select the one most suitable for you.
Then follow the instructions carefully.
Normally it'll be a step-by-step guide that completes the whole repair job in about 2 hours.