My xbox 360 has 3 red rings.I cant play my xbox 360 because of that red light?Can you help me?

Red Ring of Death: Red Flashing XBOX 360 Lights Explained Common Xbox 360 Red Ring Errors The XBOX has a reported 54.2% failure rate which makes the XBOX 360 gaming consoles' worst "lemon" to date. If you find yourself with the red flashing lights error, --> follow this guide to try and pinpoint the problem with your XBOX 360.

1 Red Ring = Serious Hardware Failure
I f your XBOX 360 has a 1 red flashing light error, you're more than likely in big trouble. The 1 flashing red ring of light can be due to GPU or CPU failure, RAM overheating, a DVD drive error, or some serious problem with your Xbox 360's internal components. The most common 1 flashing red ring lights error is the E74 error. The E74 error is no easy fix for the Xbox 360 and usually has to be repaired by the manufacturer [though some have managed to repair it with the heat gun trick - but be careful]

2 Red Rings = Overheating
Mostly all red flashing lights on the Xbox 360 rings are due to overheating in some way or other, but the 2 red rings singles out overheating as the main issue. When doing the X-Clamp fix the 2 red rings are required to fix the Xbox 360 by overheating the CPU. If you get this Xbox 360 error without doing the X-Clamp fix, you probably just need to let your Xbox 360 cool down for a few hours. Make sure that all vents aren't blocked off and that your Xbox fans are working properly in order to repair this problem.

3 Red Rings = Basic Hardware Failure
The most common error on the Xbox 360 is the 3 red rings - also known as the Red Rings of Death (RRoD). This flashing lights problem is the main cause of Xbox 360's 54.2% failure rate. The 3 red flashing lights can be due to lots of different errors but is mainly due to the X-Clamps in your Xbox 360 and overheating. Fortunately, lots of people were able to fix this issue using the X-Clamp and heat gun fix. Follow this list of error codes to find out the real issue with the 3 red rings because there are quite a few of them.

Your **** is broke, buy a new Xbox.

Well the why part of your question can be answered here - http://www.xbox.com/en-US/search.aspx?keyword=one+red+light

They go into many of the error codes, as to how to fix it without voiding the warranty; If it's under warranty send it in to be fixed, or if you're dying to play right now try the 'towel method' shown here -
http://www.xbox360rally.com/the-red-ring-of-deathcure-found/

Beware- purposefully overheating your xbox 360 may damage your system further.

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let see well most gamers call it the "red ring of death" one of my friends just put a towel over it if its red it means its overheated if you play nonstop get a 360 ELITE hope this helps

i think u might be getting the red ring of death my xbox did the same thing and a month later i got red ring

ok, im so sorry to tell you this but i heard that if the ring on your xbox 360 is red its having a meltdown and its totally broken. my friends xbox did that and he had to get a new one

we called it "red ring of death" please tell me does it play games

check this website and follow the steps in it:

http://ezinearticles.com/?Xbox-360-3-Red-Lights-Fix---The-Simple-Solution-To-Your-Xbox-360-3-Red-Lights-Fix&id=1201271

Taking the xbox 360 apart voids warranty, so i strongly suggest that you don't.

If you have red rings then it's best to phone the Microsoft Support Line for assistance.

*There are a number of 'fixes' with videos on youtube.

Try squeezing the side of the 360 firmly, this may solve your problem. Anymore questions just post again.

there is a common occurrence of total failure in Xbox 360 the 'red ring of death', where three of the red lights on the console flash, and the console locks up. there is a recall and repair for the failure that extends to 3 years from purchase, many xbox 360 have been repaired more than once under this plan, my son's has.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/907534?sd=xbox
MS will not repair the xbox if it has been opened they will suggest that the failure is caused by any modification, take photographs of the console before placing it in the shipper MS will send you for the repair, they will damage it, you will need proof
do not attempt repair yourself,
http://service.xbox.com/servicehome.aspx

check your AV cables