If you are not new to the Xbox 360 game console, then you know that the red ring of death is something you do not want. Once you get the ring of death, you either have to send it to get repaired, worst case senario, you have to get a new one. There are some things you can do to prevent having that problem. Let's take a look.
Xbox consoles must be kept clean and free from grime to perform at optimal levels. Here are 4 quick steps on how to clean your Xbox 360 gaming console and prevent yourself from the dreaded rings of death.
Step #1 - Turn Off Everything except Power Source
First, disconnect everything except the main power source used to open the disc tray. All openings, ports and sockets will be cleaned as well to maintain optimal performance levels. Basically, you want to unplug everything except the plug that goes into the electrical socket.
Step #2 - Wipe Away All Dust & Grime
Get a soft towel, or use your care Kit and start wiping away all dust on the exterior of your Xbox. Another tool you can use is the canned compressed air. That will help get the dust off without you pushing any into the game system.
That includes wiping away the vents, underneath the Hard Drive, and cleaning out all the power sockets & memory card slots.
Step #3 - Clean Out the Disc Tray
Next, wipe the disc tray clean, and remove grime & build up from the interior part of your Xbox 360. When you get in the system to clean it, you must wipe away any dust particles visible, and use air to blow out hidden dust particles inside your Xbox 360 console.
Pay particular attention to keeping any particles from falling into the system. You really want to make sure that you don't let things get inside.
Step #4 - Remove Game Disc Scratches As Well
If your game discs have any scratches, use the soft cloth and scratch solution provided in the Xbox 360 Care Kit or a soft cloth & hydrogen peroxide to work at eliminating any disc scratches. Used games with scratches will cause damage to your Xbox 360 console over time.
Lastly, make sure that you are cleaning your system and not doing any damage to your system. Don't go overboard and accidentally break any connections, or let things get into the console itself. If you see anything that is odd or you are not sure about, take the console in to a professional for further guidance.
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