All console owners want to know more about the correct method to fix an Xbox 360 E-74. This type of error is characterized by a blinking red light at the top right of the power button. “E-74” is also displayed on the screen before it completely blacks out. This error could occur at any time without warning, which is a huge annoyance and cause of frustration for players.
The most popular option for an Xbox 360 E-74 repair is to return the device to the manufacturer. If under warranty, Microsoft may be able to repair your Xbox 360 E-74 at no additional charge. On the other hand, they could charge up to $150 if the console is no longer under warranty. Microsoft observes a window of almost two months (six to eight weeks) before the device is returned to the owner.
Fix your Xbox 360 flashing red light error at home
There is another option for console owners who don’t want to return their device to Microsoft. They just have to learn the cause of the error to determine a good solution. For E-74, the most likely reason this device is giving this error is overheating. You can easily fix your Xbox 360 flashing red light error if the problem is only related to overheating. You only need screw washers, a soft cleaning cloth, a cleaning brush and a screwdriver.
Carefully open the device and slowly remove the components until you can remove the motherboard from the console. Clean the piece with the brush and put them back but add some washers on the screw so that the base plate rises a few millimeters from the case. This should be more than enough to allow this part to breathe. After replacing the motherboard, clean the hardware CPU and GPU. If they are still hot, let them cool for a few hours.
Adding screw washers on the motherboard is one of the many ways you can fix your console. There are other Xbox repair guides you can find online that provide step-by-step instructions. They are very easy to understand and are usually made for those who are not technically savvy so they are easy to use. Most of these sites also have video instructions and most of them are in high definition to make the demonstration on how to repair the device more clear and easy to understand. Through these Xbox repair guides, you don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars just to get your console back in shape.