Xbox 360 – How To Improve Its Reliability And Increase Its Life
Recently purchased an Xbox 360? It may be a good idea to think about getting as much life out of your console as you possibly can. If your Xbox has the Jasper chip set, then there shouldn’t be any troubles with overheating.
But there’s plenty of other things to be concerned about. Until something goes wrong, we don’t worry much about things, but if you’ve experienced the ring of death, then preventative maintenance seems like a reasonable thing to do. Here’s a few care and usage suggestions:
1.) Don’t throw away the packaging that your console came in. Someday you’ll want to bring your Xbox on your travels and packing it in the box that it came in will protect it from damage. It is simpler than building a container of your own.
2.) It’s natural to place game cases as well as other related stuff on top of the console. This is very handy but also harmful to your machine. The console tends to get too hot when used too much.
Any clutter on top of or stacked against the console, prevents proper cooling. Something else to keep in mind is that your Xbox needs lots of open and well ventilated space. Keep it away from any sources of heat including direct exposure to the sun.
3.) Make sure that your entertainment center is open on all of its sides. This allows lots of ventilation so that overheating is avoided.
4.) Here’s a suggestion that’s probably obvious but can cause problems if ignored. Don’t allow cables and wires to get spread out over the floor whether they be power cables or controller wires. People and your pet may trip on them and yank the console to the floor.
5.) Keep your console and the surrounding area free of all dust as well as grit. The cooling vents may draw in the dust which can trap the heat generated by the motherboard.
6.) If you’re into modding, remember that your warranty will be voided once the console is opened. The warranty might not matter now, but they do come in handy should you get the red ring of death.
Marc Sandford is a gaming addict and author. Get more Xbox troubleshooting advice about repairing the Xbox 360 ring of death.
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