The Xbox 360 should be treated like any other complex machine. What I mean by this is that some maintenance and proper usage will prevent a lot of problems. The type of problems that occur have to do with heat and more specifically, the red ring of death.

If you have a new machine and it functions just fine, it is advisable that you practice the following four tips to keep yours working trouble free.

1.) Dirt and dust free environment.

Always keep your console clean. It doesn’t belong in dusty areas. The reason for this is that dust in the environment can contaminate your machine if it gets into the cooling vents.

This dust traps in heat and prevents the circuitry from cooling. In addition, dust and dirt will also clog the vents, which further impedes cooling.

2.) Enclosed or stuffy environments.

The console needs lots of air to avoid getting too hot. There are fans inside the console that draw in cool air and expel hot air. If your machine is enclosed in a cabinet or kept in a cluttered corner, there won’t be enough air available for effective cooling.

3.) Temperature of operating environment.

The console can build up heat in abundance. So it’s a good idea to only use it in a location that is cool. When you do exercise that’s strenuous, are you more likely to get heat exhaustion in an area that’s hot or cool?

Well the same common sense applies to the treatment of your 360. Avoid usage in warm rooms or next to a radiator, or exposed to intense sunlight. Basically, you want to keep it away from all heat sources.

4.) Give your poor Xbox a break!

Which activity will cause you to get overheated? Doing the Boston marathon or taking a stroll? Well, the same line of reasoning applies to the overheating issues of your console.

Hours of high definition 3d games will cause a good deal more heat than simple arcade games. If you’re playing a high definition game, take some time off and give your console a break. It needs time to cool.

The Xbox 360 can be a fragile thing that needs to be babied. Take good care of it and it will give many hours of trouble free gaming.

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