The Xbox 360 is one of the most popular games console available today. However, as great as it is, there are a few problems that it tends to suffer from.

These problems range from the dreaded red light error to frequent crashes, the xbox 360 has frustrated gamers everywhere, as they have constantly had to send it back to be repaired.

These problems occur because they were the first batch of consoles available to the public.

Every time a new console is brought out, it is more than likely that it will have a few errors. It is only after the first batch, that developers can look at the problems and figure out a solution.

If your Xbox 360 suffers from the common errors mentioned above then there are things that you can do to fix them.

If you don't want to risk your warranty by taking the console apart and fiddling around with it, then you could try a number of different things first.

Here are some of the best tricks to get your console in full working order in less than two hours.

The main error that gamers have noticed with their Xbox 360 is the fact that three red lights come on and the console stops working.

This could be due to the console overheating. To fix this, try moving it to a place where it will get plenty of air, this will help to cool it down.

Another tip is to move the power brick off the floor too, this gives it a chance to cool down, as it too can overheat.

If your system has crashed, then you may also want to use a fan to blow cool air into it, this helps to cool it down.

The three red lights problem could also indicate that the soldered joints on the 'x' clamps may have come away from the graphics card.

This problem would need to be properly repaired using the correct tools.

If these tips don't seem to be working, then you could always try removing all the leads from the console, have a look at the AV metal connector and see whether it looks dirty.

If it does, use a little alcohol on a cloth to clean it. If this still doesn't work then you will need to purchase a repair guide.

There are many online videos and pictures that show you exactly how to take your console apart and fix the red light problem. However, you should be aware that once you take the console apart, it ruins your guarantee. So you should only try this if your warranty has run out.

Overall, the above are just a few easy things that you can try in order to get your Xbox 360 up and running in less than two hours.

If you have followed all of the tips and they still haven't worked then it would be worth looking into buying a repair guide.