How Long To See An Xbox 360 Repair Carried Out?

By : Maryse Sestrain

So the Xbox 360 broke down three weeks prior to Christmas. You know you'll need your console over the holidays so you work out that when you return the Xbox off to be fixed, then you'll receive it back in loads of time for when you will probably have to have it. Right?

Incorrect?

It is Christmas Eve and it nevertheless isn't back and fundamentally, you are stuffed. So how did it all go bad, and what might you have done differently?

Microsoft would probably well provide you with a time period quote for how long they reckon that the issue will remove to resolve. Judging by the investigation I have performed, this may well be anything from five days to many week. And bare in mind that the longer they keep it, the more it is likely to cost you. In fact, you start getting into the realm of determining if it is worth correcting the Xbox at all.

So what are the options? You are able to replace some of the elements yourself of course. That could be a more affordable choice for you; it is certainly more affordable than paying Microsoft to repair it. I ought to point out though if your console could be still inside of the warranty period, then this isn't an option you need to be pondering. If your guarantee is till legal, send it back and get Microsoft to repair it. As soon as you remove the back off the hardware, you will void the warranty.

Assuming that your Xbox is out of warranty, then replacing components is certainly one way to resolve your issues. There is, however, an additional way, that is potentially even cheaper, and that's to fix the problem yourself. I am talking about getting hold of a screwdriver, taking the back of the console off and getting your hands dirty by correcting it yourself.

I have visions of many of you diving for cover behind the sofa with your hands covering your ears at such a suggestion. This does sound a bit techie and nerdy I'll give you, but is it in reality a viable choice? Surely if it is possible it is the most cost effective method of all.

So are you man(or girl) enough to rise towards the challenge of repairing your own console? All that you should do is to find a great guide, grab a screwdriver and follow the instructions and you too can repair your Xbox 360 yourself!