Xbox won't turn on after cleaning

Nathan Gann · Jul 21, 2023

My Xbox one (original model) kept doing disc eject sound and turning off, then turning off before the profile selection screen would even turn on

I cleaned my power supply then it would stay on for about 3 mins then power off

I took apart my Xbox and cleaned it, put everything back correctly

But now my Xbox won't power on

I retook it apart make sure everything was back together right

Still nothing

No visible damage

Now it's clean

I can hear a faint electronic noise but nothing

Any clue? Did I mess it u up?

:)

HomemadeBadge85

Hello!

I previously have had the same exact problem. The issue may or may not be with the ribbon cable on the front panel of your Xbox. (The flat cable for the power button). You could have accidentally damaged it while cleaning your Xbox. Although I cannot tell you that’s 100% the issue, I recommend you take your Xbox into an electronics repair shop and have them look into it.

DeniqL

Hi,Natahan! I'm Luis, a fellow Xbox Gamer . Thanks for reaching us out here.

You would need to take it to a local electronic store and ask if they can evaluate your system.

This is because Micrososft no longer offers Xbox One device repairs

oOUTSIDERo62

Well, found this too: If you're using an HDMI connection between the Xbox 360 and the TV, it might be that. When using HDMI, the Xbox won't boot up until it knows what the TV is capable of displaying. Although the controller will turn the console on, it
won't sync with the console -- and it's not a controller or console problem, but just a symptom of the fact that the Xbox won't get to the point where controllers will sync until it can properly communicate with the TV. I'd recommend turning off the TV and
the Xbox, disconnecting the HDMI cable and re-connecting it after making sure the contacts are clean. Then turn the Xbox back on first; you'll likely to see the same behavior. Finally, turn the TV back on. With it being switched back into HDMI mode, it just
might "kick-start" the Xbox into a good communication link across HDMI.

carb0nknight

If you're using an HDMI connection between the Xbox 360 and the TV, it might be that. When using HDMI, the Xbox won't boot up until it knows what the TV is capable of displaying. Although the controller will turn the console on, it won't sync with the console
-- and it's not a controller or console problem, but just a symptom of the fact that the Xbox won't get to the point where controllers will sync until it can properly communicate with the TV. I'd recommend turning off the TV and the Xbox, disconnecting the
HDMI cable and re-connecting it after making sure the contacts are clean. Then turn the Xbox back on first; you'll likely to see the same behavior. Finally, turn the TV back on. With it being switched back into HDMI mode, it just might "kick-start" the Xbox
into a good communication link across HDMI. Hope that helps.

trink202

The buttons on the front of the new xbox units can be tricky. I had a similar issue with mine, and it turned out to be a buildup of dust and oil from using the buttons. I used a microfiber cloth to clean the front of the buttons and it worked. Just make
sure to turn it off first. Just wiping it didn't work, I had to make sure that it was clean. If that doesn't work, you can try an electronics cleaning wipe - they're slightly damp with a fast-drying cleaner that won't cause damage to your xbox. Make sure to
unplug it before you start cleaning.

Xbox won't turn on after cleaning