The Xbox E74 Error is a very frustrating and annoying problem especially when you don't know why it happened or you don't have any advanced technical knowledges.

In this article, you're going to learn more about the Xbox E74 Error, and how you can fix your console permanently.

>>> What do the E74 errors mean?

- 1 light means you have had general hardware failure

- 2 lights mean your Xbox 360 is overheating

- 3 lights also mean general hardware failure

- 4 lights simply mean there is electrical connection failure

>>> Shocking facts about your Xbox 360 and why you need to fix E74 errors!

1- The Xbox E74 problem is a very popular error. In an official Microsoft announcement in July 2008, Microsoft admitted that close to 2 million people are dealing with it and that 35% of all consoles sold are failing

2- Xbox error 74 problem is indicated by 1,2 or 3 flashing red lights on the front of the console.

3- If you move your system while its on, it will scratch the disc ( NOT covered in the warranty )

4- If you don’t fix the 3 flashing red lights, the freezing becomes more frequent and there is an ever increasing chance your system will incur permanent damage.

5- Returning your Xbox to Microsoft is a costly and long process: Microsoft charges $140 plus shipping to perform the fix and it will take between 8 to 10 weeks to get it back

>>> The cause of Xbox E74 error

Overheating is the real cause of the problem. When Microsoft designed the Xbox 360, they downsized the heat sink which keeps the system cool. As the motherboard heats up, it begins to vibrate. These vibrations cause a loosening of the GPU . Once the GPU comes loose enough, your game freezes and you have the infamous Xbox 360 3 red lights.


>>> How to fix the E74 problem ?

Stopping the GPU from coming loose is the whole issue, this is not a complicated process and you don't need advanced technical or special tools to perform the "fix" yourself. I suggest you check out a professional repair guide with detailed step by step video instuctions and pictures, then it's just a simple matter of following along.

Home repairs are safe and easy and they are developed by qualified technicians with many years of experiences in the video game repair industry plus they are fairly cheap and save you over $100.