Quick Xbox 360 Error Code E74 Repair Tips

One of the most frequent problems affecting Microsoft's latest gaming console is the Xbox 360 error code e74. This problem contains a few characteristics such as white writings upon a plain black backdrop while turning on your Xbox 360 and a red ring on the front of the console in the power switch.

Xbox 360 error code E74 Information is provided below.

• Retailers report a failure of consoles that amounts to over 40%.
• Investigations confess that one in every three console is bound to fail due to few errors like the "red ring of death" or the e74 code.
• No such warning is there for this problem. All that you can see one fine day is "e74" in bold white writing on the screen when your turn on the Xbox 360.
• Since 2006, it is believed that more than 12 million consoles have been affected.

The causes of the e74 error are-

• Due to improper heat sinks and insufficient air circulation heat builds within Xbox 360's case.
• The thermal glue that holds the video scaler (HANA/ANA) gets slightly out of place due to the increase in heat.
• The e74 code is displayed as the scaler chip does not function properly and your Xbox 360 will not work.

The following procedure is followed to set the Xbox 360 error.

• To fix the red ring e74 problem, video repair instructions is required as written series of instructions are not always satisfactory. The only way to get these instructions is through a repair guide.
• Follow the step-by-step video repair instructions given in the repair guide.
• All that you need to fix back the error is a screwdriver and a metal toothpick and 90 minutes of your time.