When did the red ring of death stop?

2010

What is the Red Ring of Death on an Xbox 360?

Three red lights on the Xbox 360’s ring indicator representing a “General Error requiring service of the Console or Power Adapter,” commonly nicknamed the “Red Ring of Death.” The three red lights on the Ring of Light indicate that a General Hardware Failure error occurred.

Why is my Xbox not turning on?

If your console won’t turn on, it may simply need a power reset. Unplug the power cord from the console. Wait 10 seconds. Plug the cord back into the console, and then press the Xbox button  on the front of the console.

What do you do if your Xbox 360 wont turn on?

Solution 2: Try a power point in a different room

Turn off your console.
Disconnect the power supply from the console and unplug the power supply from the power point.
Take your console and power supply to another room.
Plug the power supply directly into a power point.
Reconnect the power supply to the console.

How do I fix the orange light on my Xbox 360 power supply?

Try the following solutions:

Plug your console’s power supply into a different electrical outlet. Do not use a surge protector.
If the power supply light is solid red or flashing orange, unplug the power supply and let it cool for 30 minutes. Then, plug the power supply back into the outlet.

What color is the light on Xbox 360 power supply?

If pressing the power button or eject button doesn’t start your console, check the light on your power supply. The power supply light will either be green, red or flashing orange, orange (not flashing), or off (unlit).

How do I fix my Xbox 360 system error?

Here’s how:

Turn off the console.
Unplug all accessories connected to the front or back of the console, including video cables, network cables, and USB devices.
Position the console horizontally.
On the right side of the console, locate the hard drive cover release close to the back of the console.