Xbox One X powering itself on, repeatedly ejecting disc drive even when empty

Lsull37 · Mar 16, 2025 at 1:42 AM

After the latest update (3/5/2025), my Xbox One X has been powering itself on and rapidly / repeatedly ejecting the disc drive, even when empty it will make the noise that it’s trying to eject. It also makes this noise while the console is off.

It will power on randomly and spam eject the disc often whether the console is on or off. I’ve tried clearing persistent storage as recommended online, I have performed numerous power cycles, and nothing has worked.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thank you!

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SweetMonet

Hi, Lsull37! I'm sorry to hear you're having trouble with your Xbox console. No worries, I'm happy to assist you with this today.

Please try clearing your cache:

Press and hold the Xbox button on the console for 10 seconds until it turns off.

Remove everything that is connected to the console

Wait for 3 minutes then connect the Power cord and HDMI cable.

If the issue persists, try resetting your console while keeping your games and apps.

IMPORTANT: Make sure to remember the email and password for the account before taking these steps.

Press the Xbox button to open the guide.

Select Profile & system > Settings > System > Console info > Reset console.

Select "Reset and keep my games & apps

I hope this helps! Let me know if you need any further assistance.

Thank you!

SkyeEmber

Nope, the drive is perfectly capable of ejecting. When inserting a disc in good condition, and the Xbox is capable of reading it, i can use the X button to eject it. But the eject button on the console doesn't do anything. Also this is an Xbox one S

downthesun

There isn't a "physical" button that you press in. It's the eject symbol on the disc drive that you touch to eject games. If it's not working then there's something wrong with the Xbox One itself. Welcome to the club.

TapeJDM

I have an Original Xbox one, the first model before the one s and one x. This affects my gaming as I think the problem is my disc drive. My xbox wont take or eject discs when I press the eject button, so I cant play games due to this problem

sandy the hippy

Never had an issue with discs not reading, in my Xbox one day one edition, or with my Xbox one x. So no, I wouldn't go assuming it's the equivalent of the red ring of death.

When you say the drive has died on you, exactly what do you mean. Does it still take discs in, and eject them, or has it got no power to it at all?

Xbox One X powering itself on, repeatedly ejecting disc drive even when empty