Red Ring of Death Discussion
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E74 error
An E74 error is indicated when the lower-right quadrant of the ring indicator flashes red and displays an error message in multiple languages: "System Error. Contact Xbox Customer Support", with the code E74 at the bottom . The error is caused when there's a video problem, because the Xbox 360's hardware scaler chip is damaged. As of April 14, 2009, the E74 error is now covered by the three-year extended warranty, and customers who previously paid Microsoft for out-of-warranty service to correct the E74 error received a refund.
It is worth noting that the E74 error is displayed in the Screens of Death article as a "Green Screen of Death" and a "Black Screen of Death" because early versions of these errors had an almost jet-black background with a hue of dark green. Later versions would show a completely jet-black background. Reports of impending Q4 red-light failure stem from users who report an abnormal display with poor, grainy video as well as black dots/artifacts appearing on the screen. Vertical green or red strokes on the screen can also indicate an E74.
An E74 error is indicated when the lower-right quadrant of the ring indicator flashes red and displays an error message in multiple languages: "System Error. Contact Xbox Customer Support", with the code E74 at the bottom . The error is caused when there's a video problem, because the Xbox 360's hardware scaler chip is damaged. As of April 14, 2009, the E74 error is now covered by the three-year extended warranty, and customers who previously paid Microsoft for out-of-warranty service to correct the E74 error received a refund.
It is worth noting that the E74 error is displayed in the Screens of Death article as a "Green Screen of Death" and a "Black Screen of Death" because early versions of these errors had an almost jet-black background with a hue of dark green. Later versions would show a completely jet-black background. Reports of impending Q4 red-light failure stem from users who report an abnormal display with poor, grainy video as well as black dots/artifacts appearing on the screen. Vertical green or red strokes on the screen can also indicate an E74.
Answer to life... Google it. I luckily haven't had a red ring of death YET, so i can't really help you out, but as i said before, if you need anything answered, google it!
i have like the oldest xbox to date with HDMI, so my friend predicted it would implode a year ago 
runs like a train
runs like a train
Now if they can only refund those of us who paid for the first DLC that was actually free to the general public...
The first Halo 4 DLC was given away for free, but you were suppose to pay for it. I paid for it and then discovered it was being given away for free. Some paid for it by buying the entire game package up front. They really should refund us or give us something "special"...
A. What does this have to do with the Red ring
B. Giveaway happen for everything, doesnt mean you should get it for free
I bought all the DLC too.
I was playing halo 3 for like 7 hours straight on carpet. I got red rings. Was on the oldest Xbox that my friend got from a friend. Sadly it was five years old
the people that downloaded the DLC for free had to buy it afterwards to keep on playing
You are one of the luckiest assholes on the planet. It seems any Xbox 5+ years old is due for red ring.i have like the oldest xbox to date with HDMI, so my friend predicted it would implode a year ago
