You are in the middle of a thrilling game and you have just got the hang of the controls.
You have started to love the experience of this game and suddenly the screen stops progressing and the sound starts to crack and break.
The game pads do not respond and you realize that there are 3 red lights flashing around the power button on the console.
This phenomenon is called the Red Ring of Death.
Do not worry; the problem is not as deadly as the name of it.
However, it has to be fixed through proper means.
There are several ways through which it can be fixed.
As the red ring of death is mostly an overheating problem, the foremost and simplest step to fix it is by unplugging all the cables and keeping the console in a cool and dry place.
It has to be kept in this state for about 30 minutes and then you can try turning it back on.
If the problem is not that severe it will get turned on again.
Incase this doesn't solve the problem the other option is to go buy a repair manual.
These repair manuals are available as printed guide and also video formats.
You can follow the easy steps given in these guides and fix the problem right at home using some regular tools.
The steps are simple and explained in real easy language, which can be followed even by kids.
The first time with the guide can be a little scary, but once you get a hang of it, you will start feeling like a technician yourself.
In case you are not at all comfortable with do it yourself guides you can ship the console to Microsoft.
However, let me remind you that this process is time consuming and can take more than 5 weeks before you get the console back again.
Furthermore, not to forget, it may cost you almost $100.
Even so, it is for you to decide what works best for you.