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Xbox Series X Disc Stuck, Won't Eject or Grinding? What to Try, and What Not to Force
A stuck disc or a grinding drive is worrying, but the disc can usually come out undamaged. Here's what to try first, what never to...
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Can You Replace an Xbox Series X Disc Drive? Why the Drive Board Matters
Swapping an Xbox Series X disc drive sounds simple, but the drive's board is paired to the console. Here's what that means, and ho...
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Xbox Series X Disc Drive Repair Cost in the UK: What You Should Pay
Xbox Series X disc drive repairs vary widely in price and in what's included. Here's what a fair price looks like in the UK, and w...
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Xbox Series X|S Fan Replacement: Signs Your Fan Is Failing, and What It Costs
Most loud Xbox fans only need cleaning. A few are genuinely worn out. Here's how to tell the difference, and what a fan replacemen...
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Xbox Series X|S USB Port Not Working? What to Check, and When It's Damaged
A USB port that stops working isn't always broken. Here's how to rule out the cable, the device and the setup, and how to tell whe...
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Xbox Series X|S No Signal or Black Screen? What to Check Before You Pay for a Repair
An Xbox with no picture isn't always a broken HDMI port. Here are the free checks to try first, including the low-resolution start...
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Xbox Series X|S HDMI Port or HDMI Chip? How to Tell Which Has Failed
An Xbox with no picture usually has a damaged HDMI port, but sometimes it's the chip behind it. Here's how they differ, and why it...
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How to Protect Your Xbox Series X|S HDMI Port From Damage
A damaged HDMI port is one of the most common Xbox faults, and one of the most avoidable. Here's how to set up your console so the...
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Xbox Series X|S HDMI Port Repair Cost in the UK: What You Should Pay
Xbox HDMI port repairs range widely in price and in what's included. Here's what a fair price looks like in the UK, and what to ch...
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Xbox Series X|S Overheating? What to Check Before You Pay for a Repair
The Xbox Series X|S is designed to run cool, so heat problems usually have a cause you can find. Here are the free checks first, a...
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Xbox Series X|S Fan Loud? What's Normal, What's Not, and How to Quieten It
The Xbox Series X|S should be one of the quietest consoles you've owned. If yours isn't any more, here's how to tell dust from a w...
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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...
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