1010 Xbox 360 secondary error code | Three red rings guide
Diagnosing the issue
This problem deals with the Xbox 360's HDD. Specifically the kernel could not configure your HDD. The 1010 secondary error code can be a tricky problem to understand, so let's dig into what you can do to solve it.
Could be a big issue
While rare, this could be a major problem with your Xbox 360 console. The southbridge chip on the motherboard can cause the 1010 secondary error code to populate if there are cold solder joints in areas related to HDD information. This would also be a sophisticated problem to solve as you would need to be able to perform a reflow or even replace it entirely. Most people would want to consider finding a replacement motherboard to swap out with the broken one.
The HDD and it's components
Well, As stated, this deals with the Xbox 360 and it's hard drive. Makes sense to check it, right? Remove your hard drive and boot up the console, if the 1010 secondary error code no longer populates, then the HDD needs to be replaced. This could also be caused by the HDD ports and cable themselves. Each version of the console works a little differently when handling hard drives, so check for damaged wires or ports. Replace anything that looks out of sorts or you can try replacing them regardless to try and solve the problem.
