Its been a while since I've had an electronics project and for once my electronics work bench is nice and clean! I was given this first generation Xbox 360 by a family member who was moving and getting rid of old things. This xbox apparently suffers from the "red ring of death" which didnt mean a whole lot to me but sounded pretty bad. I did a bit of research and found there are multiple errors that can happen but typically the red ring of death error is indicated by three red LED's lighting up around the power button. I haven't tried to power it up (which I probably should come to think of it) to see what happens. I got a little carried away just trying to open the thing up to see whats inside. Unfortunately I was stopped by Torx screws, ones smaller than the Torx bits I have on hand. Looks like its time I add some small Torx drivers to my tool box.

From what I learned the red ring of death error is caused by the processors not being able to dissipate enough heat. I think I've got some heatsinks laying around. Its also suggested that attempting to reflow the board can help too so I might get some practice reflowing chips with my "SMD Rework Station". Could be fun!