Your Xbox 360 Has 3 Flashing Red Lights - Now What?

If you are one of the thousands of xbox 360 owners who have experienced the dreaded xbox 360 3 Red Lights Problem, you no doubt can relate to that sinking feeling one gets when their favorite gaming system goes down for the count. Reactions range from sad to mad to confused to "HELP!". But in reality, when an X360 flashes 3 red lights, there's really no need to panic, or even to get bent out of shape at all. The fact of the matter is you've got a lot of company. Every day the list of xbox 360 Red Ring of Death sufferers grows by hundreds. So, what do you do next?

First of all, put the emotions aside. They do not get you any closer to solving the problem and back to playing your favorite X360 game. What will get you back playing is knowing what your repair options are and choosing the best one for your situation. Basically, there are 3 general courses of action that 99% of xbox 360 owners should choose from. These 3 options are summarized below. See which one fits your situation, then take action and get the unit fixed.

Your 3 options are:

1. If your xbox 360 is still covered by Microsoft's warranty, by far your best bet is to ship it back to Microsoft's designated repair facility and get if fixed by them. The up side is that it won't cost you anything and will get done right and permanently. The downside is that you'll be without your xbox 360 for possibly 2-3 weeks. It's a long time, but is worth it to keep your warranty intact and to get a professional, permanent repair.

If you xbox 360 is not covered by Microsoft's warranty anymore, you've narrowed your options down to two. They are:

2. Send your xbox 360 out to a 3rd party repair service for the fix. The 3 red lights problem has become so prevalent that a small industry has sprung up specifically to capitalize on the business opportunity. These repair shops charge anywhere from $50-$75 and will usually get your xbox back to you in 7-10 days. Like the microsoft fix, it is done professionally and it is permanent. This option is best for people who would rather not pop open their xbox and take a stab at fixing it themselves (see below). So if you are not technically inclined, or just want to be sure to get a fix that is done right, this is probably your best bet. If you are not comfortable popping open your xbox yourself and doing some simple repairs, then contact a 3rd party repair service Google it. You should find some repair facilities in your general area.

3. This option is for the compulsive "do-it-yourselfer". The fix for the xbox 360 3 red lights problem is really not that difficult and can be done at home in about an hour using simple hand tools that most households will already have on hand. If you are comfortable popping open a computer to add a peripheral device or are just a die-hard "I've got to fix this myself" kind of person, you can buy an xbox 360 fix-it guide for about $25. These guides take you step-by-step through the repair process and people using them are successful about 95% of the time. So if you are mechanically inclined, this option is your best bet. It's fast and easy and you will be back playing your favorite game in about 60 minutes from the time you start the repair. It beats being without your games for a week of more.

This article has outlined the 3 options for fixing the xbox 360 3 Red Lights problem. Which one you choose is dependent on whether you are still covered by your original warranty, whether you want to spend money having someone else fix the X360 for you, and how mechanically inclined you are. Each of the 3 options works. It's just a matter of choosing the one that best fits your particular situation.

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Serious Tips For Running a Successful Golf Tournament

The following is an interview with Chris Obert. Chris is PGA member and head golf professional at Millwood golf and Racquet club in Springfield, MO. He has run over 500 corporate and charity related golf tournaments. He knows his stuff when it comes to making people happy on the golf course. I hope you enjoy.

What common mistakes do you see people make when organizing their golf tournament?

They pay too little back to players or to not enough players. Committees can sometimes get caught up on the present event and how much they are raising for their charity and do not stay focused on the future of their event. If they keep future participation in mind and give back to those participating, they will continue to grow their event year after year.

Do you see the same problems with corporate events?

Corporate events rarely have this problem since the host company usually doesnt charge an entry fee and covers all expenses for a wonderful day of golf, food and beverage. At times I have seen corporate events cut corners and not host beverages on the course, this can be a disappointment to clients they are entertaining. If you plan on winning over your current or future customers, dont cut corners. Make a great impression on your clients by giving them a small gift on their cart seat (Preferably a towel, repair Tool or Sleeve of Balls) with the course logo you are playing that day or your company logo. This always makes a great first impression.

What common threads do you see with events that do well year after year?

tee gifts, big or small will immediately get your participants attention. But remember this, if do it once, they will expect it in the future. Keep this in mind when deciding how much you want to spend and dont try to over impress every year. Keep the gifts simple and consistently priced from year to year. Make sure to give a gift that will not be left in the cart and thrown away at the end of the event by the course staff while cleaning carts. players will tend to hold on to course logo items, accompany the course logo with your company or charity logo. It will cost a little extra for the second logo, but your items will not be left behind.

Can you typically get what you need at most pro shops?

Yes, you can consult the PGA professional or Course Tournament Director for ideas, pricing is usually better through them since they are making profit on guest fees, food, beverage and gift certificates. Most courses will make only 10-15% or less on these extra tee gifts as a service to you and to keep you returning to their facility for years to come. After the first year, the course will have your logo on file for the future gifts to make this a simple process from year to year.

What is the best time of year for groups to hold their event?

It is very important to contact your desired facility to book your event before the first of the year. Most courses that host events will book up prior to the end of January. Expect to have a Monday event day if you choose a private facility. If you are starting a new event, it is best to get into a good facility and be less demanding on the date, rather than allowing your exact date to determine the course. In the years to follow, you can advise the professional or Tournament Director that you would like to move your event to a different date if one opens. Most courses will have repeat tournaments that will have preference on their date.

Is it that tough to get a date you really want?

Once you establish that you are viable event with good participation (100+ Players) you soon will have the date you desire at a great facility. Once you have established a desirable date at a good course, try to keep it on that same date from year to year so that your participants and sponsors can anticipate it. FYI: Some charities prefer to take early dates in the year so that corporate donations they are looking to acquire will not be depleted. You must contact those companies as soon as you have an established date, time and location to best achieve your charity goals.

Dan Boever is a highly sought after golf entertainer and 11-time World Long Drive finalist who has traveled the country for the past 10 years performing power trick shot shows for over 600 of America's largest companies and charities. Dan has been featured on CBS, ESPN, The golf channel and has been in 8 national television commercials for pinnacle Golf. Dan also appeared in the New Line Cinema movie "Hoot", released last May. For more information about Dan and how you can energize your next golf event with Dan's one of a kind golf exhibition go to http://www.danboever.com or view http://www.metacafe.com/watch/477188/through_the_legs_at_200_mph/

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