Xbox one original- loud noise and hot!

Arsenal2019

Hi guys,

I have the original Xbox one (day release) and it’s still going strong.

however, it has started to become extremely hot on the top vents and quite noisy! 

Has anyone else experienced this and is it normal, or is it telling me it needs cleaning / on its last legs?

any help would be appreciated 

thanks 

forgotmyname

Did the extra heat coincide with the hot spell we are currently having?

pbartlett

I am not a x-box person but does it have a fan? If so, it could be completely clogged and the unit would benefit from opening up and being de-fluffed. Apologies if no fan!

Arsenal2019

pbartlett said:

I am not a x-box person but does it have a fan? If so, it could be completely clogged and the unit would benefit from opening up and being de-fluffed. Apologies if no fan!

Yes, I believe the original Xbox does have a fan within the machine 

Arsenal2019

forgotmyname said:

Did the extra heat coincide with the hot spell we are currently having?

Hi, the heat and loud noise had probably started over two weeks ago, but had got much worse in the last few days.

but the Xbox is located on the top a unit, in clear space and not in direct sun

custardy

Fan is located to the rear of the unit and you should be able to see if its clear/spinning without opening it up
make sure its clear & spinning
original xbox is easy to open.
4 torx screws under the rubber feet.
whole top lifts off. 
You can then unscrew the mounts for the DVD drive/HD caddy (torx again)
Open it up and give it a clean out.
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Arsenal2019

I darent open it because knowing me, I’ll break something.

would anyone reccomend compressed air??

pbartlett

Only for inflating balloons!

Open it up and de-fluff