Xbox 360 Error Code E74 Driving You Up the Wall? - Why Does This Happen and What Should You Do Next?

The Xbox 360 Error Code E74 is one of the most common problems that can effect your console. It is reported that during the last 3 years over 12 million consoles have been affected by this problem.

The main causes of the Xbox 360 error code E74 are:

A build up of heat within the case due to a lack of air circulation. This increase in heat will cause the thermal glue that fixes the video scaler in place to shift

This will mean that the consoles scaler chip will not work correctly, thus meaning that your Xbox 360 won't work either.

The manufacturers at Microsoft have admitted that a third of gaming consoles will fail due to errors such as the E74 code or the dreaded "red ring of death"! Unfortunately you will receive no prior warning, just a simple E74 error code in bold white writing on your screen.

Rather than spending in excess of $100 for either Microsoft or a repair shop to fix your console, it seems many gamers are turning to online repair guides. I completely understand this, because in addition to $100+ you can also expect to be without your Xbox 360 for up to 2 months!

The best online guides now provide video repair instructions. Let's face facts, that's going to be far easier than trying to work your way through a set of confusing written instructions.

It seems rather than having to wait months and months for the return of your pride and joy, you can simply repair your Xbox 360 error code E74 with the aid of a needle or metal toothpick, a screwdriver and about an hour of your time!