How to Fix an Xbox 360 Error E

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Turn the Xbox 360 off and disconnect the power cord.

   To remove the HDD from an "old" Xbox 360, press the button on the HDD and remove the HDD.
   
   To remove the HDD from a "Slim" Xbox 360, open the HDD door and pull the HDD out of the console.
   
   If there is no HDD installed in your console, go to the step 8ю ,, If it is, turn the Xbox 360 off and go to next step.
   
   If the red light flashes again, go to the step
   8.,,, If it does, your HDD is defective and should be replaced.
   
   If the console is now operating normally, the HDD was loose.
   
   You can now enjoy gaming., Follow the next steps to check the accessories.,,,, Turn the Xbox 360 off and reconnect one of the accessories then turn the Xbox 360 on.
   
   Repeat this with all other accessories.
   
   If the Xbox 360 operates normally after reconnecting all accessories, one of them was connected loose.
   
   You can enjoy gaming.,
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   Step 2: Remove the HDD (if present).

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   Step 3: Reconnect the power cord and turn the Xbox 360 on

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   Step 4: Is your Xbox 360 now operating normally?

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   Step 5: Place the HDD back in place

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   Step 6: Turn the Xbox 360 on

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   Step 7: Does the red light flash again?

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   Step 8: If the console is not operating even without the HDD in place

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   Step 9: one of connected accessories may be defective.

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    Step 10: Turn the Xbox 360 off.

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    Step 11: Unplug all USB-devices (such as thumb drives

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    Step 12: cooling fans

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    Step 13: battery chargers

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    Step 14: controllers) and memory units

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    Step 15: Turn the Xbox 360 on

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    Step 16: If the console is now operating normally

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    Step 17: one of the accessories is damaged or was connected loose.

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    Step 18: If your Xbox 360 is showing E68 error even without HDD and accessories connected

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    Step 19: it is defective.

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