When I buy an exciting new electronic toy, proper care and maintenance is the last thing I worry about. I like to power it up soon as I can and start using it.
However, if we are talking about an Xbox 360, you can't afford to neglect proper care. Believe it or not, you can induce overheating in the console in a few hours if you aren't careful about where you place it. Too much heat can cause the red ring of death and lead to permanent damage.
Other oversights in proper care may take longer to affect your machine but the end result is the same: an Xbox that doesn't work anymore. This article will list care and maintenance tips that you should use immediately.
