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Xbox 360 no video output: why does this problem occur
By ChrisGamingExpert, (DT)
October 27, 2009 11:55 AM PT

Xbox 360 no video output: how to detect the problem

Don't know what to do when Xbox 360 no video output occurs? Disgusted when suddenly there is no video output from your gaming console? There is no need to panic if you are facing the problem of Xbox 360 no video output.

The Xbox 360 no video output often happens all of a sudden and you have no inkling about it from beforehand. However, there are certain symptoms that indicate that something is hampering the video output of the device.

The symptoms of Xbox 360 no video output include freezing of the screen frequently, lines and streaks on the screen, images that have been pixilated, the problem with picture and color quality and so on.

Be aware of symptoms like the loss of particular colors from the picture. The loss of the red and green colors indicate Xbox 360 no video output problem. Sometimes, the screen becomes completely green before video loss.

Xbox 360 no video problem: the reasons for it

The most common reason behind Xbox 360 no video output is overheating of the gaming console. Continuous use of the console increases the internal temperature of the device and hampers its proper functioning.

The solders used in the device develop cracks due to overheating and finally they breakdown. On the other hand, the continuous opening of the cracks pushes the GPU chip away from the contact on the motherboard.

Certain other reasons can also be responsible for the Xbox 360 no video output. It can be a problem with the AV cable. If it is not good and is not functioning properly, you need to replace it to solve the problem.

If the AV jacks on the television set you are using with your console are defective or loose, you could face the Xbox 360 no video output. To check this, you need to use another TV with the device.

Often users do not set the AV output and are troubled by the Xbox 360 no video output problem. You need to check whether the AV is set to the right mode, HDTV or TV, when you are using the gaming console.