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The towel trick is a good temporary fix.
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You have 2 different ways to fix the e73 error:
1. The first one is to send your xbox 360 to Microsoft and paid them for the repair, you also will need to wait a few week before you will get back your Xbox 360.
2. The more recommended way is to use one of the Xbox 360 fix guides online. You will be able to fix your Xbox 360 in less then couple hours. These guides are easy to understand with step-by-step videos. (see the links below)
You have 2 different ways to fix the e73 error:
1. The first one is to send your xbox 360 to Microsoft and paid them for the repair, you also will need to wait a few week before you will get back your Xbox 360.
2. The more recommended way is to use one of the Xbox 360 fix guides online. You will be able to fix your Xbox 360 in less then couple hours. These guides are easy to understand with step-by-step videos. (see the links below)
. I had the same problem!! ._.
To TEMPORARILY fix it, this is what you must do: you know the fans in the back of your console? You block them with un-done paperclips. Now after 10(or less) minutes,it'll overheat and you'll get the half red ring--that's supposed to happen. now, unplug your system, as in take then power cable out of the console. wait a couple minutes, and plug EVERYTHING back in. if it doesn't work the first time, keep trying. Eventually, you'll have a working xbox!!!
NOW HERE'S THE PERK-this is not gonna last forever. and error E73 isn't free to fix-however, if you encounter error E74 while doing this procedure, SEND IT TO MICROSOFT!!! This error code(E74) is free to fix, and it really only takes like 2 weeks to ship. I got E73 in august,then e74 in the process, and i was playing again by the end of the month.
Hope I helped out!Good luck!
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What does the E74 error mean?
Xbox 360 E74 error means that there's a video problem and one red light will be showing on Q4 or P4 or Player 4
What does error code e74 stand for?
The Error code e74 means that the graphic card of the Xbox had been damaged. This is covered by the 3 year warranty and can be repaired for free. Contact by phone at 1-800-4MY-XBOX.
Does your xbox 360 hard drive work after E74?
E74 is not a HDD problem.
Is the e74 error for xbox 360 a problem that is likely to be recurring?
Yes. E74 is due to an inherent engineering flaw and will continue on new consoles until Microsoft institutes a revision.E 74, E 79, E 71 is shown on screen and a solution to fix it is by ensuring that your A/V connections on your xbox 360 is secured. Another possible cause to the error is that there is a power surge or outage on your system.
Will your hard drive work if you get the E-74 error on your Xbox 360 and buy an Xbox 360 arcade and put the hard drive in?
Yes, the E74 is a problem with the xbox (video card maybe) so the hard drive is unaffected, and will be useable with any other xbox 360.
If you send in your xbox 360 with the E74 error into Microsoft without a warranty will they repair it for an additional fee?
no they will not.I reccoment to you to use an online Xbox 360 fix gude. these Xbox 360 fix guides, there are easy to understand with step-by-step videos. (see link below)
If you have e74 error on Xbox 360 and give it to Xbox 360 support when will it come back?
It takes several weeks. I would recommend to bring your console to the electronic engineers who will fix it for you in 1 day, try the link below: http://playbackups.com/index.html
What does one red light and error E74 error on the Xbox 360 mean?
It means that there is something wrong with your hardware.The 1 red light errorE 74, E 79, E 71 is shown on screen and a solution to fix it is by ensuring that your A/V connections on your xbox 360 is secured. Another possible cause to the error is that there is a power surge or outage on your system.this information taken from - 360fastfix.net (direct link below)
A Xbox 360's warranty?
The warranty for it is 2 years. if it has 3, or 4 flashing red rings that's 3 years for it. Or a(n) E74 error msg that too is 3 years under warrenty. Call 18004MYXBOX and ask for a repair.
How do you change the new Xbox 360 dashboard with the avatars back to the original dashboard?
You can't go back once it's been upgraded. It's quite unfortunate since new reports are suggesting the new XBox dashboard is what is causing the E74 errors and why Microsoft has extended the warranties for the E74 error. Either way, if you could go back, the upgrade is automatic so you'd never be able to go online without doing it. It's impossible. Trust me, I've tried.
My Xbox 360 goes to 1 red ring when I plug in the Scart Cable E74. To fix this should I get a new Scart Cable or get a brand new Xbox 360?
a new cable
What does a red light mean on the Xbox 360?
A single red light or "Red Ring of Death" means that your console is not securely plugged into it's power supply (The gray rectangle box) or an electric outlet. If you have an E74 Error Code then your Xbox 360 console needs service, if your console still has a warranty on it you can get it repaired for free on xbox.com
