If you are wondering if you can do your own Xbox elite repair at home, without sending your Xbox Elite back to Microsoft, the answer is yes. Yep, I bought one of those sleek black consoles just like you and bummer if it didn't break on me.

There are many different things that can go wrong with your console. The Xbox Elite is simply too expensive to sit there and rot.

Here are some easy tips to help you get your Xbox back going.

1. The lens on the disk drive may be dirty. Put a CD cleaner in the drive and let it run. These are the same disk cleaners that we once used in our CD player. Yep, the same ones with the little brush on the bottom of the disk. As the disk spins it cleans the lens. Give it a shot. It can't hurt.

2. There may be some dust particles in there that the CD cleaner can't remove. Use a compressed can of air and blow it into the drive bay. I know that there are lots of gurus out there that say not to do this because it will just evenly distribute the dust. The fact is, I have done it, and have had instant results.

3. If you are getting the 3 red light error or if you are getting any system error that prevents your console form operating properly, just simply turn your unit off, let it sit for a few minutes and turn it back on. Yep, this will work in many different situations, even the 2 flashing red light error.

If that did not work, try turning your xbox back off. But this time unplug all of the leads and cables including the power cable. Let it sit for a minimum of 30 minutes, then hook everything back up. Also remove the hard drive and plug it back in. Then turn the unit back on. This may just do the trick.

Of course, Xbox elite repair at home is possible, but sometimes you just need a few pointers to get you headed in the right direction. There are many products online to help you in fixing your console. Give one of them a try. You just may like what you find. Good luck in repairing your Xbox 360.