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...een the white panels in order to access the back tabs.

You are now ready to remove the top portion of the case. This can only be done with a "torx" tool or driver. This tool is shaped like a star on the end, but if one is not available you can buy one at the local auto parts or hardware store. Now remove the 6 torx screws from the four corners and center of the console taking note of where the different length screws come from.

Now you can easily remove the DVD module and have access to the CPU and circuits underneath. All internal components are now within easy reach and basic repair can be performed. Some of the most common Xbox 360 problems deal with the DVD aspect, and these problems are often a simple DIY fix.

3 Red Rings - Xbox 360's Curse To Gamers

...When you are talking about one of the most successful businesses in the entire world, you would think that they literally have the world on a plate, well not quite. Microsoft is one of the most well known and successful companies in the world so you would think that when they decide to release a pure gaming system that it would be perfect down to the very last detailed. Well not quite, although the Xbox 360 looked sleek and powerful all was not as it seemed. Shortly after Microsoft released the Xbox 360 it became evident that there were problems. Reports starting filtering back about a problem that soon became known as the "3 red rings of death".

The red ring of death or 3 red rings became a common prob...more

What Causes The Xbox 360 3 Red Light Error?

...Thousands of Xbox 360 users have been confronted with what is commonly known as the "3 red light error". There are several causes for this error, which is characterized by the red flashing of 3 of the 4 indicator lights on the systems status display. In general this indication signals a general hardware failure within the system, not exactly something a hardcore gamer wants to see. A hardware failure usually means that some major component is broken, overheated or otherwise failed to perform its function. In most cases, a hardware failure means that this element may have to be replaced.

According to Microsoft, ther...more

It's Arriving Soon - The Playstation 3 And The Difficult Task Of Trying to Get One

...ur one step closer to getting one of these next-gen systems.

OK, you got the money, now what? Well, the simple thing would be to just buy the system, right? Yeah, thats true, but the system won't be coming out for a few weeks, so there goes that plan. If you have waited this long and you suddenly realize you want a Playstation 3, there's not a whole lot you can do in order to get it immediately. Unfortunately, there will probably not be stores offering a pre-order option anymore, as the lists will have already been filled to the brim long before. Thats not to say you won't get a Playstation 3, when it launches on November 17, 2006, but considering that Christmas is just around the corner, its going to be very difficult.

Getting a Playstation 3, without a pre-order and before Christmas is going to be one tough challenge, but it can be done...more