Update my xbox 360 and die

I advise you to keep Xbox 360 in a position that can easily get air to avoid overheating problems

Hi there,

please try to double check if the hard drive is connected properly, see the following link for the steps:

https://support.xbox.com/xbox-360/accessories/add-remove-hard-drive

If that doesn't fix anything then be sure to disconnect any usb devices to see if that helps anything.

If none of that helps then it's best to contact Xbox Support via Phone (or Chat) at
http://support.xbox.com/contact-us

to see if they have any additional steps to try.

Let us know the results

Problems with your Xbox 360 console can sometimes be solved by making sure your power supply connections are firmly secured. Try these steps in the following order:

1. Turn off the console.
2. Unplug the power cord from the back of the console.
3. Unplug the power supply from the electrical outlet, and then unplug the short cord from the power supply.
4. Plug the power cord back into the console, and then plug the power cord back into the electrical outlet and the power supply.
5. Make sure that all three power supply connections are firm.
6. Turn on the console and check the light on the power supply.
7. Flashing orange, solid red, or no light: Your power supply may need to be replaced. Try the following solutions:
8. 1. Plug your console’s power supply into a different electrical outlet. Do not use a surge protector.
   2. If the power supply light is solid red or flashing orange, unplug the power supply and let it cool for 30 minutes. Then, plug the power supply back into the outlet.
   If your power supply light is still flashing orange, solid red, or unlit, your power supply needs to be replaced. You can order a replacement Xbox 360 power supply from our
   Xbox Online Service Center. Console registration is required to replace the power supply under warranty (the power supply warranty is the same as your console warranty).
   

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[quote user="Bad Instincts"]

try clearing the cache in your system...sometimes that help.

[/quote]oops forgot to mention that I've tried that too.

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Try Recovering your gamertag. Sometimes freezing issues and long load issues is a gamertag problem. Recover and see if it stops. if it does you know it was that. Have nothing to lose. If it keeps happening then yeah it might be your system going...

[/quote]Just tried that too. Same thing man. Thanks for the help guys but I guess I'll just use my xbox until it comepletely stops working.

I'm going to take a gamble on mass effect 3 and hope it works because I played the previous 2 on the 360 and that's it. I'll have to buy the rest of my games on ps3.

I decided on not getting a new xbox because i have a feeling they will be announcing the next gen systems in 2012 anyways. Might as well play what I have now and start slowly saving up!

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Yeah I just tried to install it and same issue. It gets past the Epic Games logo and goes black. Can't bring up th guide or anything. real unfortunate..

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Yup, trade it while it may still work well enough to pass Gamestop's (relatively easy) functionality test. Just hope they use a game that will load successfully. Otherwise, you'll have a doorstop.