Xbox One "chirping" while it is on

Discus and support Xbox One "chirping" while it is on in XBoX on Consoles to solve the problem; Hey guys, I think my console has developed a mechanical fault. For the past 2 or so months, my console has made a chirping/squeaking noise when it is... Discussion in 'XBoX on Consoles' started by born2beslicker, Jun 15, 2016.

  1. born2beslicker
    born2beslicker Guest

    Xbox One "chirping" while it is on


    Hey guys, I think my console has developed a mechanical fault.

    For the past 2 or so months, my console has made a chirping/squeaking noise when it is on. The noise happens when playing games, running apps and when idle in the dashboard. The sound is identical to this (not my video) My
    console is over 2 years old and is out of warranty, meaning that sending the console in will cost over £100, which I just don't have.

    At first, I thought it was the fan and some dust got into it. So I blasted it hard with an air duster, despite dust coming out, it persisted. Then I listened with my ear pressed up against the machine and it is actually on the left hand side, where the disc
    drive is. There's no disc in the machine, so I'm wondering if the console's internal hard drive has developed a problem.

    Are there any recommendations apart from sending it in for repair? I'm tempted to open the console myself because it's out of warrantey but I don't wish to be banned from Xbox Live.

    Thanks,

    :)
     
    born2beslicker, Jun 15, 2016
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  2. malrats
    malrats Guest
    Console making a high pitched chirping sound.

    I ended up replacing it with an Xbox One X. So I never did get to the bottom of the chirping sound.
     
    malrats, Jun 15, 2016
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  3. Pacholski-B172AC10-BE29-4CA4-97C4-65AB886677DD
    Pacholski-B172AC10-BE29-4CA4-97C4-65AB886677DD Guest
    Xbox One won't stop chirping!! (Video)

    My Xbox One also won't stop chirping! I've followed the suggestions and it still continues to chirp, it is very annoying.

    I am considering requesting a repair and try to get it fixed that way, has anyone fixed the chirping issue?
     
    Pacholski-B172AC10-BE29-4CA4-97C4-65AB886677DD, Jun 15, 2016
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  4. Obsessive Power
    Obsessive Power Guest

    Xbox One "chirping" while it is on

    Hi, Sorry about your issue.

    How loud is the sound? Is it distracting? The issue itself is difficult to pin-point. It could be a fan bearing, or it could indeed be the hard drive. Failing hard drives typically produce chirping or clicking noises, it depends on what's failing.

    Failing hard drives usually create other issues such as really long console boot times, failure to boot and games and apps crashing/pausing - with or without error messages.

    The Xbox One hard drive is not user replaceable, if you open the console, you not only run the risk of a console ban, you will invalidate your console from any future repairs from Microsoft, regardless whether you want to pay or not. The only repair route
    is via Xbox Support.
     
    Obsessive Power, Jun 15, 2016
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  5. Pacholski-B172AC10-B Win User

    Xbox One won't stop chirping!! (Video)

    My Xbox One also won't stop chirping! I've followed the suggestions and it still continues to chirp, it is very annoying.

    I am considering requesting a repair and try to get it fixed that way, has anyone fixed the chirping issue?
  6. Obsessive Power Win User

    Xbox One "chirping" while it is on

    Hi, Sorry about your issue.

    How loud is the sound? Is it distracting? The issue itself is difficult to pin-point. It could be a fan bearing, or it could indeed be the hard drive. Failing hard drives typically produce chirping or clicking noises, it depends on what's failing.

    Failing hard drives usually create other issues such as really long console boot times, failure to boot and games and apps crashing/pausing - with or without error messages.

    The Xbox One hard drive is not user replaceable, if you open the console, you not only run the risk of a console ban, you will invalidate your console from any future repairs from Microsoft, regardless whether you want to pay or not. The only repair route
    is via Xbox Support.
  7. zzzx RAMBO xzzz Win User

    Xbox One is chirping

    i have the same problem with the chirping noises, the chirping was not there when i first got the xbox one but after a wyl now it starts making the noises. the fan seems to be loud off and on.
  8. FishBowlDiver Win User

    High Pitch Beeping.

    I have the same problem. My Xbox One has recently started 'chirping'. I looked around online and found that it seems to have something to do with the fan, and even when cleaned, it will not prevent the chirp. It's super annoying, the only solution is to
    take the Xbox in and get a different one.
  9. jdskinny Win User

    Xbox One electrical buzzing/humming noise

    Edit: if you google "Xbox one chirping" you might find a similar topic.
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