Original Xbox not powering on but eject button works.

Hello, Bob233WP

Thank you for contacting Forum support! (๑•᎑•๑)♬

Just to clarify, is this an Xbox ORIGINAL?

(the original Xbox with the giant X on the console with the eject and power button above one another on the front of the console?)

Can you clarify (Is this a 360 or Original console)

Because if that is the case and this is an Original console, there is a Manual release button in front of the console.

On the Right side of the disc tray, next to the eject button there is a small hole. Input a paper clip or similar item to manually eject the disc (make sure console is not plugged in).

Please let me know if that works!

Thank you!

Here is the Reset Power Supply troubleshooting page. Give these steps a shot and hopefully that fixes your issue.

Hello Chuck,

We understand that your console isn't allowing you to press the power button on the console itself to turn it on/off.

Our recommendation here is to follow our guide on our website for turning the Xbox One off through the menu:

From settings:

1. Press the Xbox button to open the guide.
2. Select System > Settings > Power & startup >
   Turn off or restart.
3. Choose Full shutdown or Restart now.

After choosing to shut down the console, be sure to also unplug the console and leave it unplugged for 2 minutes.

After doing this process, only use the console to attempt powering it on.

Try this and let us know if this works.

Best wishes!

This is a peculiar issue and one I would encourage you to reach out to MS Tech Support for assistance with, they should be able to help setup a repair ticket!

you should take it to a microsoft store so they can tell you what's the problem, it is probably a hardware problem.