Xbox shuts off, two red lights flash after just 5 minutes of playing

[Lauren-of-Lore]

I'm really frustrated right now and don't really understand why this is happening

 

I played a lot since the release and actually managed to beat the game, but at one point when I was playing my console shut itself off, and then two red lights started blinking (the left two, if that matters).

 

Then I went online and read that two lights means the console is overheating, so I moved things around on my desk so that the console has more than enough room to breath, and I even moved the power brick out from behind my desk and put it on top to let it get some air, too.

 

But, now it keeps happening. I can't play for even 5 minutes without the console shutting off. I've never had this happen with any other game, and I've been able to watch Netflix for hours without this happening since I started having this issue. I feel like it's a problem specific to GTA V but I don't know.

 

I'm going to try playing a different game for a bit and see if it still overheats.

 

Has anyone else had this happen? I haven't read about anyone else having this happen to them. I really hope my console isn't dying because I'm pretty sure the warranty is long expired by now and I do not have the money to buy a new one..

Edited September 22, 2013 by Lauren-of-Lore

[Dmayne]

You could try opening up your xbox and clean the dust from your fans/components it may help. Be very careful not to break anything. Lots of videos on youtube that show you how to do it. Personally I got a small box under my xbox with a fan pointed towards it when I play to increase airflow.

[Lauren-of-Lore]

The last time I opened up a 360 it did not turn out well lol

 

I just had my dad use his air compressor to blow out all the dust, fingers crossed.. but I'm pretty pessimistic at this point

[herpityderpityson123]

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Edited September 22, 2013 by MrJiminyCricket

[louisvign]

The last time I opened up a 360 it did not turn out well lol

 

I just had my dad use his air compressor to blow out all the dust, fingers crossed.. but I'm pretty pessimistic at this point

Shooting air into the air vents of the Xbox might just make it worse, it's best to actually open it and then use a air compressor.

[Freedom035]

Red Ring of Death it's time for a new console buddy. Unless you know what your doing if you crack it open you might make it worse. I have two fans hooked up to mine one is like a stand and it vents air from the bottom and the other is on the back with its own heat sensor and vents even if I'm not playing.

[AngelKing4t7]

Be careful using a compressor to blow air into delicate electronics! Depending on how pressurized the line is, you might blow out all the dust - and some of the electronic parts! I ruined one of my old desktop PCs trying to clear the dust out of it with a compressor at work.