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Microsoft TV Console: Xbox turns on but shows no signal on the TV display

Mon, 25 May 2026 02:17:03 -0700

when powered on the green ring indicator lights but the TV indicates no signal. How do I sort this out?

Xbox One: Xbox Powers on and immediately powers off

Sun, 24 May 2026 19:27:13 -0700

Has anyone figured out exactly what is causing the problem with Xbox Ones that power on, and immediately power off. The power brick is lit orange which instantaneously turns white once the Xbox is turned on directly from the console, but immediately powers off.

This is a very common problem that Microsoft will not discuss.

⟐ Commented May 24, 2026 at 19:27 MST

Xbox One: Why did my light turn on then off again without turning on my device?

Sun, 24 May 2026 16:14:27 -0700

I lost my power adapter so I ordered a new one (just the bottom half), Then I plugged it in and my Xbox just turned the light on and sound for half a second and then turned off, What can I do to fix it?

⟐ Commented May 24, 2026 at 16:14 MST

XBOX One S Military Green: My xbox one s doesn't start

Sun, 24 May 2026 08:24:48 -0700

My game doesn't turn on

⟐ Commented May 24, 2026 at 8:24 MST

Xbox One: Errors E106 and E101

Fri, 22 May 2026 14:51:28 -0700

I get error E106 whenever I boot and when I try to update or factory reset I get E101. I used the factory update trick by holding eject and bind even after two beeps with a USB drive plugged in to instantly start updating but every time I try to update or factory reset I get error E101. When it says checking update, i checked on the drive and saw that it does move the update files to the disk but it doesn't install them. I have repartitioned the hard drive with ludvig jerabeks Linux tool. I tried every USB option available. Any ideas on what these error codes actually mean? I know E101 has something to do with updating.

Oh and I can't send it to Microsoft because my warranty period has ended and I don't want to pay half the retail price just to let them repair a known issue.

⟐ Commented May 22, 2026 at 14:51 MST

Xbox Series X: Xbox Series X turns on then off after 2 years storage - PSU replaced, no display

Fri, 22 May 2026 01:06:09 -0700

My Xbox Series X turns on for about a minute (or less) and then shuts back off with no display. It has been sitting in storage for over 2 years. I have already replaced the internal power supply with a new one, but the issue persists. I tried booting into low-resolution mode (Power + Eject), but it does not load or show anything on the screen. What could be causing this power-off loop after long-term storage?

⟐ Answered May 22, 2026 at 1:06 MST

Xbox One Elite Wireless Controller Series 2: My charging port doesn’t work

Thu, 21 May 2026 03:05:02 -0700

For some reason my charging port quit working today. I plugged it into my Xbox one a few hours ago and it worked fine. It seems to not register a cable at all, I tried the official cable and my other cable that worked before on my series S as well. Any tips?

⟐ Commented May 21, 2026 at 3:05 MST

Xbox One Wireless Controller Model 1708: Joystick only moves left right and up after replacement

Wed, 20 May 2026 07:14:25 -0700

⟐ Commented May 20, 2026 at 7:14 MST

Xbox Series X: Xbox Series X freezes, flashes green, then shuts down - Already replaced thermal paste

Tue, 19 May 2026 22:18:57 -0700

My Xbox Series X freezes, flashes a solid green screen, and then completely shuts down the console. This happens sometimes immediately upon launching a game, and other times after a few minutes of play.

I have already performed the following troubleshooting steps:

1. Opened the console and performed a deep cleaning of all vents and the fan.

2. Replaced the thermal paste on the APU and applied new thermal putty to the memory chips and VRMs.

3. Verified the motherboard interconnect cable is securely seated and undamaged.

4. Tested the console plugged directly into a wall outlet.

5. Attempted a factory reset (keeping games and apps).

Despite these steps, the green flash and crash persist. Since the behavior started before I opened the console, I suspect a hardware failure (possibly APU solder joints or a failing internal SSD).

Are there specific board-level components (capacitors, VRMs, etc.) known to cause this "green flash" symptom, or is this confirmed as a terminal APU failure requiring a reball? Any advice from technicians who have seen this specific failure pattern would be greatly appreciated.

⟐ Answered May 19, 2026 at 22:18 MST

Xbox Series S: Does not power on, have shorted capacitors

Mon, 18 May 2026 17:42:49 -0700

During some testing I found sticky residue on one of these chips “marked in red” and all of the capacitors in the “highlighted yellow” area are all shorted. The Xbox does not turn one and would like some input if possible thank you.

⟐ Commented May 18, 2026 at 17:42 MST

Xbox One: My power brick is lighting up orange but my Xbox won't turn on

Mon, 18 May 2026 10:07:23 -0700

I try to turn on my Xbox and the power brick is lighting up orange but the Xbox won't turn on period..It's not lighting up or anything but when you press the button to turn on you can still hear the sound it makes when your trying to turn it on..

⟐ Commented May 18, 2026 at 10:07 MST

Xbox Series X: Forgot to install E-clip in Xbox Series X. Is it safe?

Mon, 18 May 2026 03:14:04 -0700

Hi, I disassembled my Xbox Series X for cleaning, but after fully reassembling it, I realized I left out the E-clip (E-ring). Is it okay to just use the console without it?

⟐ Commented May 18, 2026 at 3:14 MST

Xbox: Help identifying power supply components

Sun, 17 May 2026 23:31:07 -0700

This is a 1,0 model original XBox using a Foxlink FTPS-0001 Rev B power supply.

I've been casually attempting to repair this XBox for a few months now and I think I finally found the culprit. One of the glue blobs on the power supply hiding underneath one of the heatsinks was rather discolored, and after cutting it open I found these two little guys at positions C5 and R6. The board itself was also discolored underneath. I can't find a schematic for the power supply so I'm asking here as a gut check.

C5 - This is the ceramic capacitor to the left, I believe this is the part that has failed as the pad on the bottom of the board showed some corrosion and started to lift. Testing on a multimeter shows no results. Markings lead me to believe the values are 2.2 nF, 1000V, +-20%.

R6 - This is the resistor to the right, whatever happened under the glue discolored it so the bands are not totally clear. Testing it returns 21,640ohm, 3V but that doesn't seem right so I'm assuming this then failed with the capacitor. My research says this should be 39ohm +-5%, but my eyes see red/black/brown/gold which would would put it at 200ohm +-5%. However, if it is red/brown/orange/gold then my testing was actually correct and put it at 21,000ohm +-5%. Really at a loss here.

Am I on the right track here and are any of my values correct? Is there anything else I should probably test on the supply while I'm at it?

⟐ Answer accepted May 17, 2026 at 23:31 MST

Xbox One S: How do I fix my broken xbox one S sync button?

Sat, 16 May 2026 16:56:28 -0700

Okay so i figured out around two days ago i tried syncing my controller to me xbox one S but it wouldnt work i pressed the sync button on my xbox and i couldnt hear a click sound it makes normally when you sync a controller is a peice missing or is my sync button broken?

⟐ Commented May 16, 2026 at 16:56 MST

Xbox 360: How to install games on my xbox360

Sat, 16 May 2026 11:46:17 -0700

How to install games on my xbox360

⟐ Answered May 16, 2026 at 11:46 MST

Xbox 360 S: Will a xbox one power supply work on xbox 360 slim

Sat, 16 May 2026 10:20:11 -0700

I bought a xbox 360 slim from a guy. He showed that it worked, but I bought it withought the power supply. A power supply from a xbox one looks like the same. Will a xbox one power supply work on a xbox slim. They both have the 2 large pins for the plug and look the same, but I thought I would ask before i tried it.

⟐ Commented May 16, 2026 at 10:20 MST

Microsoft XBOX 360 Quick Charge Kit: Why can't my Xbox 360 battery pack charge

Thu, 14 May 2026 17:31:45 -0700

When I put my Xbox 360 battery pack in its charger, it's red for one second, then turns greens. The thing is, it doesn't charge at all.

⟐ Answered May 14, 2026 at 17:31 MST

Xbox Series X Wireless Controller: hi can anybody help?

Wed, 13 May 2026 10:07:21 -0700

I bought this used Xbox controller, and I think it has stick drift. Does anyone know if it could just be a simple software issue, or will I have to replace the whole joystick?

Right joy stick gets stuck rising from 20% to 70% up, then when you use the stick it resets and rises again. I would send a video but I don’t know how.

⟐ Answer unaccepted May 13, 2026 at 10:07 MST

Xbox Series X: How to factory reset my xbox

Tue, 12 May 2026 02:14:37 -0700

how do i factory reset my xbox

⟐ Answered May 12, 2026 at 2:14 MST

Xbox 360 S: I have red dot of death

Mon, 11 May 2026 07:17:04 -0700

I replaced the thermal paste on it couple days ago, when i have it fully assembled the console gets the red dot of death, but when i take it out the casing it self and try to boot it up outside its shell it works. has anyone experienced that?

⟐ Commented May 11, 2026 at 7:17 MST