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How to Fix Error E 74 in Xbox 360
By ChrisGamingExpert, (DT)
January 21, 2010 8:19 PM PT

Understanding Error E 74

Many gamers have experienced it: Error E 74 Xbox 360 from out of nowhere. You eagerly start your console in anticipation of a game, but you suddenly see the lower-right quadrant of your Xbox 360 console's Ring of Light flashing red. Your heart thumps, your palm sweats, and there it is - the dreaded error code: "E74. System Error. Contact Xbox Customer Support."

How do you solve this problem? Don't panic; you may be able to resuscitate your console by yourself. With a little tweak here and there, you could be back to playing Halo 3 in no time...hopefully.

How to fix E 74

Unfortunately for us gamers, this red light e74 error is a hardware malfunction, which means that no amount of hacking can fix it. You may eventually need to bring your console to the repair center, but that can be costly and time-consuming. So before you go, do some diagnostics yourself. You may be able to bring your console back to life by following a few simple steps.

1. Turn off your Xbox 360.
2. Unplug and disconnect all of its cables.
3. Now, reconnect everything. Make sure the right cables go into the right plugs.
4. Turn your Xbox 360 back on.

Many gamers have tried this trick, and many have succeeded. If this works, then your problem is solved and you can go back to relentless playing. But if all this hocus-pocus still does not revive your system, then you need help from the service center.

Before you go, though, you need to know exactly what is causing the problem. This makes it easier for the service center to diagnose your Xbox 360, and consequently give your unit back much faster than they would normally do. In the next section, we explain how you can pinpoint the cause of Error E 74.