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Xbox Series X|S troubleshooting
Xbox Series X|S (Series X RRT-00001 / 1882 and Series S 1883): discs that stick or click; heat from dust and cabinets; blank screen at 4K 120 Hz with VRR, and a fix for each symptom below.
- Discs that stick or clickSome Series X units take a disc only halfway, with clicking or grinding. Early reports blamed the dust cover over the drive, and a small push with the palm of the hand loosens it.
No powerNo displayControllerOnlineSlow downloadStorage full
Microsoft Xbox · online
Xbox Series X|S (disc and digital models) cannot connect online or has strict NAT
Open record Microsoft Xbox · no soundXbox Series X|S (disc and digital models) has no sound or headset audio problems
Open record Microsoft Xbox · 120 HzXbox Series X|S (disc and digital models) HDR, 4K, 120 Hz or VRR is not available
Open record Microsoft Xbox · overheatingXbox Series X|S (disc and digital models) overheats, shuts down or the fan is loud
Open record Microsoft Xbox · save syncXbox Series X|S (disc and digital models) saved games will not sync
Open record Microsoft Xbox · storage fullXbox Series X|S (disc and digital models) storage is full or games will not install
Open record Microsoft Xbox · no displayXbox Series X|S (disc and digital models) turns on but has no picture
Open record Microsoft Xbox · disc not readingXbox Series X|S (disc and digital models) will not read discs
Open record Microsoft Xbox · no powerXbox Series X|S (disc and digital models) will not turn on
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Which units this covers, and how to tell yours is one of them
- Model numbers and patterns
- Series X RRT-00001 / 1882 and Series S 1883
Published specification
What is true of this model and changes how you fix it
- Heat from dust and cabinetsDust on the heatsink and fan is the number one cause of overheating shutdowns, and a closed cabinet recirculates hot air. The Series X needs clear space around every vent.
- Blank screen at 4K 120 Hz with VRROwners with TVs from LG, Samsung and Vizio saw corrupted pictures or no signal when the Xbox was set to 4K 120 Hz with VRR. Dropping one of the two settings restores the picture.
Manufacturer support for this product line. Xbox Support — Xbox support. Official Xbox console, controller, storage, display, network and account support.
Also read for this model. Digital Trends — The most common Xbox Series X problems and how to fix them; How-To Geek — Common Xbox Series X|S problems and how to solve them.
Exact questions
Questions that only have an answer for the Xbox Series X|S (disc and digital models)
Why is my Xbox Series X showing no signal at 4K 120?+
Some 4K 120 Hz TVs that also support VRR show corrupted images or nothing when both are on together. Turn off VRR or 120 Hz on the Xbox.