Xbox 360 No Video Problem - Help! I Have Xbox Sound, No Video - What You Need to Know

If your console has been struck down by the common Xbox 360 no video problem then don't despair! You can actually fix this problem yourself, without having to go without an Xbox for weeks whilst Microsoft fixes the problem, or pay hundreds to somebody to do something that you can do yourself in under one hour.
If you have Xbox sound, but no video (or neither) then you must continue to read this article to learn what causes the problem, as well as what you can do to fix it.
Here's your Xbox 360 No Video 101 * The Xbox video issue is quite closely related to the most common Xbox 360 error- the red ring of death.
Both of them are caused by overheating due to a lack of cooling devices in the Xbox 360, as well as a cramped internal case layout.
Excess heat causes damage to the video card, which in turn results in no video being displayed.
* Around one third of all Xbox 360 consoles have been or will be affected at some stage by one of the various errors out there.
* The commonly suggested method of wrapping your Xbox in a bath towel to repair your console should never be used, as it will simply cause more damage than good in the long run due to increasing heat levels inside your Xbox.
If you want your Xbox 360 to have the no video problem permanently, then go ahead and use the "towel wrap trick".
If you want to fix it properly, then stay away! * The best way to fix your Xbox 360 and get gaming again is to repair your console yourself.
All you need to do this is an hour's spare time, basic tools such as screwdrivers, and an Xbox 360 repair guide which will contain all of the instructional videos that you need in order to be able to fix your Xbox.
* When purchasing a repair guide, look for digital download format with high quality videos, a money back guarantee and scan the sales page carefully to ensure that the product will teach you how to repair all Xbox errors, not just the red ring of death which is the most common.