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Xbox 360 checkered or yellow screen: the causes and consequences
By ChrisGamingExpert, (DT)
November 17, 2009 7:29 AM PT

Xbox 360 checkered or yellow screen: why does it happen

Trying to play your favorite game on the gaming console but irritated by the Xbox 360 checkered or yellow screen? It can be really frustrating when the screen of the device turns completely yellow or a checkered pattern appears on it.

The Xbox 360 checkered or yellow screen can occur because of a number of reasons. You need to assess the underlying issue behind the checkered or yellow screen of the machine before you try to fix it.

Many gamers have complained about the Xbox 360 checkered (yellow) screen when they have started the device. Sometimes restarting it fixes the problem for the time being, however, the problem is not completely solved this way.

The xbox 360 is one of the popular gaming consoles. It is also used to play CDs and DVDs and can be put to varied uses like watching movies, listening to songs and so on. The Xbox 360 checkered (yellow) screen is thus a nuisance.

Xbox 360 not full screen: the reasons behind the problem

When the screen of the gaming console turns yellow or a checkered pattern appears on it, you must be sure about the internal problem causing this. Xbox 360 checkered (yellow) screen is only a symptom.

Whenever the device has an internal problem, it shows certain symptoms. The Xbox 360 checkered or yellow screen can be an indicator of a hard drive failure or a faulty internal part or parts.

A hard drive failure can occur because of a faulty hard drive or a defect in the internal wiring of the hard drive. This can result in the xbox 360 not full screen when you have checkered patterns or lines and ripples on screen as well.

If you face the Xbox 360 checkered (yellow) screen because of a hard drive failure switch off the console. Then unplug all cables and connections and let the machine cool for a few minutes.

Next you need to take the device apart and remove the hard drive. Put the machine together and try to restart it after connecting the cables and connections. This usually fixes the Xbox 360 checkered or yellow screen.