How to Fix White Dots on an XBox 360
The Xbox 360 has a known issue where overheating causes the game console to display white dots and thin lines of interference running through the image being viewed. This is called the "white screen of death" and requires a twofold solution: using a high-quality video cable, and realigning the heat shield so it makes a better connection with the circuit board, keeping the console from overheating. Both of these issues can be taken care of by the owner and will save the cost of sending the console in for a costly repair.
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Things You'll Need
- HDMI video cable
- Bath towel
- Small fan
- Cotton swab
- Rubbing alcohol
- Camel's hair brush
Instructions
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Remove the power cord from the Xbox 360. Remove the video cable from the Xbox 360. Let the console cool down for an hour.
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Brush off dust from the video connector of the Xbox 360 with the camel's hair brush. Clean the video connector with a swab moistened in alcohol. Wait for the connector to dry.
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Plug in the Xbox 360's power cord. Stand the Xbox 360 vertically and turn it on. Wait an hour. Wrap the bath towel around the console. Remove the bath towel after two hours. Turn off the Xbox 360.
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Attach the new HDMI cable to the video connector of the Xbox 360. Connect the other end to the television used for watching.
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Put the small fan next to the vent on the right side of the XBox 360. Plug the fan in and turn it on. Turn on the Xbox. The display now should be void of white dots or interference.
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Tips & Warnings
If the Xbox 360 heats up rapidly, don't wait so long to wrap the towel around it and don't keep the towel on it for too long.
Continued overheating of the Xbox 360 is indicative of a serious problem. The console could become a hazard and should not be used until it is sent in for repairs.
