Users of the Xbox 360 have reported cases of failure of this video game console. Known as the “red ring of death,” this failure is indicated by three of the four segments of the ring around the power button flashing red light. Usually caused by the failure of some of the components of the hardware, caused in turn by power irregularities, the problem can sometimes be solved by simply unplugging the power source and then plugging it back. However, at times, more intensive Xbox 360 ring of death repair will be needed, which could take weeks to complete. There are cases where the problem can no longer be fixed, and the unit may have to be replaced.