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Vacuum brush attachment cleaning the top vent of an Xbox Series X
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How to Clean an Xbox Series X|S Safely: Vents, Dust and When It Needs Opening
Dust is the main reason an Xbox gets loud and hot. Here's how to clean the outside and vents safely, what never to use, and when i...
4 min read · 25 Sep 2026
Xbox Series X on a repair bench with its heatsink exposed
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Xbox Series X|S Overheating Repair Cost in the UK: What You Should Pay
Xbox cleaning and overheating repairs vary in price and in what's actually done. Here's what a fair price looks like in the UK, an...
3 min read · 25 Sep 2026
Xbox Series X with its power light off next to a TV
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Xbox Series X|S Won't Turn On? The Checks to Try First, and When It's a Fault
An Xbox that won't turn on isn't always broken. Here are the free checks to try first, including the power supply reset, and the s...
4 min read · 25 Sep 2026
Xbox start-up screen on a TV
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Xbox Series X|S Stuck on the Start-Up Screen? How to Fix It With the Startup Troubleshooter
An Xbox stuck on the start-up screen is often a software problem you can fix yourself. Here's how to use Microsoft's Startup Troub...
3 min read · 25 Sep 2026
Xbox Series X internal power supply unit removed from the console
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Xbox Series X|S Power Supply Failure: Signs, Causes and Replacement
The Xbox Series X|S has its power supply built in, and it's the most common reason a console won't turn on. Here's how to spot a f...
3 min read · 25 Sep 2026
Xbox Series X on a repair bench with its power supply removed
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Xbox Series X|S No Power Repair Cost in the UK: What You Should Pay
Xbox no power repairs vary in price and in what's covered. Here's what a fair price looks like in the UK, and the questions worth...
3 min read · 25 Sep 2026
Xbox Series X wrapped and packed in a cardboard box with padding
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How to Pack an Xbox Series X|S for Posting So It Arrives Safely
A well-packed Xbox arrives in the same state it left you. Here's what to send, what to keep at home, and how to pack a Series X or...
3 min read · 25 Sep 2026
Xbox Series controller with the battery cover removed showing a rechargeable battery pack
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Xbox Controller Not Charging? What's Actually Wrong (and What Isn't)
Xbox controllers don't charge like other controllers, which is why this fault confuses so many people. Here's what's usually wrong...
4 min read · 23 Sep 2026
Xbox controller viewed from the top showing the LB and RB bumpers
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Xbox Controller LB or RB Not Working? Why Bumpers Fail and How to Fix Them
Faulty bumpers are one of the most common Xbox controller problems. Here's why LB and RB fail, how to tell which part has gone, an...
4 min read · 23 Sep 2026
Close up of the LT and RT triggers on an Xbox controller
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Xbox Controller Trigger Not Working? LT and RT Problems Explained
A trigger that sticks, feels loose or only registers half a press ruins racing games and shooters. Here's how to test it and what'...
4 min read · 23 Sep 2026
Xbox controller A, B, X and Y buttons close up
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Xbox Controller Buttons Sticking or Not Working? What Causes It and How to Fix It
A sticky A button or a D-pad that won't register is usually dirt or wear under the button. Here's what causes it and when it needs...
4 min read · 23 Sep 2026
Wired headset plugged into the 3.5mm headphone jack of an Xbox controller
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Xbox Controller Headphone Jack Not Working? What to Check First
No sound, crackling or one-sided audio through your Xbox controller? Check these settings and your headset first, then here's how...
4 min read · 23 Sep 2026

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