Xbox 360 Freezing mid game and e71 error?

Question

I recently bought MW2. The moment I put it in it would say "Reading" shortly followed by "Open tray". As if There wasn't a disc in it at all. After searching for answers I came across numerous solutions. Unhooking it and hooking it all back up again didn't work. Tapping the top didn't work as I later found out the magnet to hold the disc was perfectly functional. The insides were thoroughly cleaned and dusted so that wasn't a factor. All my options vanished and since my warranty ran out last year I decided to open it up since I had nothing to lose. Yet again I viewed numerous tutorials for solutions to the issue. One suggested realigning the magnet if it was wedged, which it wasn't. One suggested I realign the laser if it was too close or too far from the disc. So I did, no results. Finally I found if I gently but manually spin the disc as it's trying to read it will begin to read and it played the game. Afterwords it began to start again on it's own, working like a charm. However the next day I began to play and after about ten-twenty minutes it froze. So I restarted it and it gave me an e71 error. but if I turn it on again it allows me to play for about ten minutes then it freezes again. It only shows the e71 error if I try to turn on the console after it froze and the disc is still spinning. Now since I don't want to send it Microsoft and I'm not afraid to mess with it a bit more the consoles top shell is off in case I need to do anything else although I doubt this is the problem.

Do you have any solutions?

Answer 1

One of the errors that you can experience on your Xbox console is the Xbox 360 e71 error. Quite often this problem may be accompanied with a ring of red lights on the front of your console. In this article you are going to learn what causes the Xbox e71 code, as well as whether there is anything you can do to fix the problem.



Unlike the more common "red ring of death" and e74 problems, the Xbox 360 e71 error is not caused by overheating damaging the graphics processor unit (GPU) or video scaler (HANA/ANA) chip. However, the problem is that nobody is 100% sure what actually causes the e71 in the first place.



Most likely the problem relates to dashboard and console updates, such as the fall update of 2006. Also, the problem appears to arise from gamers incorrectly flashing their hardware or doing botched firmware hacks which then prevent the system from functioning correctly.



Have you recently updated your Xbox 360 in anyway, or have you (or anyone else) attempted some form of firmware hack or flash? If so, this is probably the cause of the e71 code on your Xbox, however, it could also be completely random.



Fixing the Xbox e71 is quite tricky. Firstly, you could try completely resetting your Xbox 360. To do this, enter the dashboard, go to the right-most column, go and press "Initial Set Up" then follow the instructions on screen.



If you cannot access this screen due to the e71 error on your Xbox 360, you can try holding the "Y" button on your controller as you switch the console on. This will enter the same process, and restore default factory settings. However, there is still a chance that this might not work, and that you could be stranded with the e71 code.



If your Xbox 360 still isn't working, click the link to learn more about how to fix Xbox360 e71 errors. There are other methods available which can have you gaming again quickly- they just require a bit more in-depth instruction to get your head around the process. Don't despair; you can fix Xbox e71 codes, and you can do it today.



James Philipson has been involved in the electronics industry for over 10 years and has repaired more than 30 Xbox 360 consoles since the platform's release over two years ago. He is well regarded in the Xbox 360 repair industry.



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Answer 2

E71 Game

Answer 3

send to microsoft or find someone (graigslist is good) who fixes them in your area.....usallu cost about $20-$45.00 to get that fixed like that....microsoft charges nothing if under warrenty...and a crap load if your out of warrenty