The Xbox 360 e74 error is a rather common question on Xbox consoles, with similar roots to the now infamous red ring of death problem. In this article, you will learn what causes the Xbox e74 problem, as well as what steps you can take to fix it. Don't despair! You can fix your console yourself and be gaming again in a matter of a incorporate of hours.
The e74 issue is of course caused by a question with the scaler (Ana or Hana) chips located next to the graphics processor inside your Xbox 360. It is believed that the error with the scaler video chip which causes the e74 error on your Xbox 360 is caused by overheating. This is also the cause of other errors such as the no video problem, as well as red lights in the power ring of an Xbox console.
To fix the Xbox 360 e74 code, there are a few steps you need to take-
1. Firstly, leave this article open, go to your Xbox 360 console and then remove the Av cable. Blow any dust out of it, then re-insert it snugly back into the console until a clicking is heard. Power on your console again and see if the question has been fixed.
2. If that does not work, borrow someone else Av cable (get one off a friend or house member, or from your local video game rental shop) Try using this one in your Xbox 360.
3. If replacing the Av cable does not work, then you will have to heal the scaler chip and graphics processor inside your Xbox in order to fix the e74 problem. To do this, you will need an Xbox 360 heal guide, which will include the video education files you need to be able to fix your console properly. You cannot fix the e74 yourself without one.
It is leading to note that most Xbox heal guides focus on fixing the "red ring of death". However, the process for repairing the e74 will also be covered in the same guide as well, as it is very similar.
Xbox 360 E74 Error repair Tips