How to Clean Your Xbox Series X Fan at Home
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- Following on from the last video, this time I demonstrate how to clean Xbox Series X fan and in the process, I will also show how to disassemble the Xbox Series X.
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This is an easy tutorial guide for beginners, or anyone wanting to clean the inside of their Xbox themselves, as after a while, dust can build up and cause overheating issues and other problems.
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I think it’s a design flaw not being able to remove the top vent cover. Removing the back invalidates the warranty but cleaning is essential and if you can’t clean the fan and vents you risk shortening the life expectancy of your console. They should have had screws or clips holding the top vent cover so it can easily be removed for cleaning the fan. Some people live in more dusty environments than others and for some cleaning maybe a lot needed more regularly.
I actually think microsoft changed their warranty cover so that opening the back doesn't invalidate the warranty
It actually doesn’t void the warranty
I definitely see your point but the warranty is void after 2 years so I guess it doesn’t matter
it's probably more like they did it on purpose so you're too scared to open it and fry your xbox getting you to buy another one, with the way companies can be
No it doesn't?
What a guy! Explained very well! Got tired of mine overheating after 5 minutes on a game. Brilliant video! Even all these years later!
Thank you Mick. My Xbox was constantly crashing and overheating and running so loud I could hear it over the tv at any volume lower than 80😂 since cleaning it’s so quiet I can’t hear it at all and it no longer crashes.
try move it somewhere less dusty too, i kept my one x close to a dusty radiator and that didnt help, but one xbox one never had any issues where it was sat.
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@@Iby00 same
Thank you, I followed along. My baby was loud, but after deep clean, he is purring gain. Thank you
Omigosh thank you!!! I was hesitant to open the console but I was getting "overheat" messages while gaming and so I decided to follow your steps. The console is now as quiet as a kitty whereas it was like a jet engine ready to take off prior to cleaning.
Just cleaning the fan made the difference?
@@gus051 the heat sink my brother the silver one at the bottom that what should be cleansed i recomend just take everything out tbh watch a detailed video i assure you it is easy
@fingeronthetrigger7568 thanks I actually ended up opening the console and cleaning the heat sink that day. A big chunk of it was pretty much all clogged up with dust.
Dude bro!!! Video was great, had my Series X cleaned and back to near mint in no time! Thank you for the video!
Thanks buddy, this worked great! I didn't wanna do a deep dive, just a quick clean and this video is on point.
I did everything you said and now my Xbox no longer sounds like a refrigerator thank you so much man much appreciated.
Thank you very much for the tutorial. Very straightforward 👍🏼
Much appreciated bro! My Xbox sounds and runs just like new, I struggled to get the screws out without a torque screwdriver and ended up using a smaller flathead to do the trick! Took me about an hour or so in total to clean and runs perfectly. Thanks for the video keep it up 💯
Thank you for this video! I tried compressed air and could see giant dust bunnies flying around in there, so taking it apart was a must for me. Your video was easy to follow and quick to the point. Also thanks for the precaution tips too, always paranoid i’m gonna screw up something.
Thanks a lot. what a disaster i had. I had workers at home. Even with my room closed lots of dust and particles managed to get inside. I am doing the cleaning. I want a long Life for my series x. Thanks
Nobody cares
@@flynnchesher8984 well......I do
I have the same thing they are doing my bathroom this helps alot even tho 8 months later I feel your pain now man
@@THGarciaR thank you ! Imagine your brand new series x I had to save the money for months.... I closed and sealed the door but my mother opened my room and just left It open. The cleaning did a good job.....And I am sure the console Will have a Longer Life now. Playing a lot of hours every week with no problems since then.
@@flynnchesher8984 the cleaning really worked. It was awful when I opened It. 8 months later the console keeps on heavy daily use no problem. Thanks to this video!
Amazing tutorial mate, thank you so much! I'm gonna try it
Thanks a lot Mick! Turned my Xbox from a jet engine to a stealthy ninja :)
Thanks for your video. It helped us out a bunch.
I sadly couldn't get the 3rd screw out from the fan due to it being slightly mishaped is thwre any other way?
Oh my, i glanced in the top one day nd was....hhoollyyy schmokes! Lol ive always been afraid to open every console ive had bc i didnt wanna destroy sumthin. Im more willing to try after ur video, thanks man
Perfect video - my xbox kept shutting down as it was overheating, followed this tutorial and the system runs like a dream. Thanks 😊
@@markt1547 I’m scared to try and clean my series x😭 but I’m going for it my Xbox has so much dust
Thank you for making this video.
You made it look easy enough to follow the process.
I've been thinking about cleaning my Series X, but wasn't sure how.
Nor am I certain what a decent time frame is to clean it.
I purchased mid January, and as of this comment, it is early February.
What would you recommend I do?
Use a flashlight to look into the fan, if it's very dusty then it's time to clean. Though you got yours not too long ago so I don't think itll be too dusty. I clean mine every 2 months
Great
Thank you from Raleigh NC 💫🏆✊
A compressed air can from Walmart does the trick for me without having to remove the back panel. But I think after another year of use I will try this method for a deep cleaning.
Big Help THX
Thanks straight to the point no bs
Thanks for this I must admit I struggled with the large screw on the fan (middle one) and couldn't undo it probably cos my torx was a cheapy one lol but managed to clean it without removing the fan and now it's as quiet as a mouse so big thanks once again
Sam
Impossible to move middle screw mine ended up stripped
My xbox is working as if it was new. Thank you.
Thanks for this vid, and the links to the tools as I didn’t have the T8. Xbox was making too much noise, dusted it and now it’s quite as a mouse again.
Perfect! Great to hear champion 😀
great video, thanks so much
Glad i got a Air Compressor at home. Cleaning Vents or other dusty parts is no problem
I have a switch for my fan to be on or off will it still cool if I have the fan off?
Thanks bro❤❤
My fan on my series x isn’t working like it’s trying to start up but it won’t if I clean the dust away will it maybe start up or will I need to replace it?
Great video Mick keep up the good work ❤️👍🎉 Congrats on 9.4k subs! 🎉
Thanks heaps Siomy! Closing in on 10k fast now 😳
and here we are, 10x the subs in just few months...
and here we are, 20x the subs in just few months...
Quick tip for anyone who doesnt want to take their xbox apart. Use a hairdryer. Done a pretty good job on my Xbox however my kitchen now has dust particles everywhere.
I am confused I have replaced my Xbox series x fan with a new one from ifixit and the new one won’t spin. I don’t think that the fan is even getting any power. What do I do?
I tried to clean mine this morning and im by no means a tek or diy savy person but the screw under the sticker was completely stripped almost fully circular.
I have no idea how to get that screw out and i cant find any videos touching on this subject
Thanks I borrowed my Series X to my friend when I went away working for a couple of months. I told him to keep it off the floor as it fills up with dust, and what did he do, put it on the floor next to the TV.
Thanks Ben!
Bud, use a small shop vac with a brush end on it that was you’re suckin up all the dust instead of it dropping back down in or getting all over everything, they even make mini hoses for “electronic” work. It works better than anything & ive been doing it for yrs.
Can I use any type of torx please let me know
My series x keeps turning off by itself and when I would turn it back on it would say it had “insufficient ventilation” I didn’t have a screwdriver so I just air sprayed it. The problem went away for like 3 weeks then came back. I might have to take it apart and clean it
Yea it sounds like there may be a dust buildup on the grills rather than the fan. I might end up doing a full clean tutorial for these if i can get my hands on one again
@@TinkerManMick yeah I thought so too. Once I get the screw driver I need I’ll watch your video on how to clean it again. I’ll subscribe too.
Bruh how can be dusty after 3 weeks, I got my Series X a month ago and its still looks clean
@@TinkerManMick I just cleaned my Xbox and I went to play fifa and it shut down still ? Should I get a fan on top of the other fan would that work ?
Is it normal to have a screen flicker while playing games with the xbo
Thanks a lot ❤
Does my warrent get removed if i open my xbox like that?
My xbox is one year old no issues. How often should i clean?
Thanks!
Would a Flat Head screw driver work for the pry tool? And will my own blowing air work for the rocket ship air distributor? I went on amazon and with delivery it is a touch expensive.
Canned air is $5
I would recommend against blowing air from your mouth as saliva droplets can easily short some component. Some alternatives to compressed air are: vacuum cleaner on reverse setting, bike pump/baloon pump, waving a hand fan close to it.
You can afford a $550ish (with tax) console but can’t afford a hand powered air blower?
Here’s a money saving tip: soak the entire Xbox in some warm soapy water for 10-15 minutes. Afterwards wipe the external surfaces with a towel.
IMPORTANT: Do not disassemble the Xbox.
Then use some big luggage or big tuppaware and fill it with rice and let the Xbox soak in the rice for about 1-2 days.
Plug in and enjoy. The only expenses should be enough rice to surrounded the Xbox in a piece of luggage/tuppaware as I assume you have one of the latter.
One alternative method that I used after opening the back of the series x was blowing the vents with my lungs because I did not have air in a can or his air tool from the video. Yes it's a bit of a caveman method in my opinion but I was able to clean the fans this way and not struggle too much besides coughing some from the lint and in some of the deeper places that I couldn't blow I then used q tips to clean the tighter areas that are harder to reach. The same methods also work for people who still have their Genesis and SNES cartridges and are trying to simply clean them.
for the fan the middle screw is too tight for mine and it’s starting to get rounded any advise ?
Use a screwdriver that has a T-shaped grip
@@OSITO-xm7gl force isn't the issue. It's starting to strip the threads is what he's saying
Put a rubber band over the top of the screw and put you screwdriver in the hole with the rubber band in between the tool and the screw. This will give the screwdriver more grip without damaging the screw near as much.
Mine doesn’t get dust on the fan blade it’s all on the side and not directly on the fan blade that where’s its sticking at it
Could you please do a clean of a series s because mine looks a bit dirty
I don’t think I’ll be opening it yet but I’ll open it in the future
❤thank you Mick❤
I like to fully submerge mine in a tub of soapy water then turn it on and leave it run for a few minutes. It cleans the system right out. Then let it drain and good as new.
is there like a heatsink inside of it that we should be dusting? or is it just the fan?
There is. And boy does it collect dirt. I've had mine nearly couple of years and was already wheezing and revving like some sort of engine. Opened it up and saw dust clumped up like black cotton balls on the heat sink. To think we pretty much keep the house spic.
Now can not cleaning it cause the system to have bugs such as not downloading a game fully?
Hey what do I do if the person who owned it previously stripped the screw ?
Put a rubber band over the screw and keep it in between the screwdriver and the screw. This will give it more grip.
Easiest disassemble i ever done compared to PS3, Wii etc. Greatful MS acknowledged the need for us to do this and designed this console with this in mind. Even original Xbox was a nightmare to open up. Anybody know how hard Xbox One S is? Ours is due for a cleaning.
Hiding screws under stickers and requiring pry tools to remove the back cover don't really indicate that they designed the console with that in mind.
@@Falcon-um7vo But its still easy compared to whats been offered up till now. I mean, who doesnt already have the couple minor tools required for this? Look at Nintendo. Have to special order special bits to fit their weird screws. U know they built that in mind to prevent tinkering.
@@DickRileyTheConquistador Casual tinkering, yes. And it would also seem the Xbox was also designed to prevent casual tinkering. Otherwise, why hide the screws and require prying? Just saying. But, yes, I agree that if one is going to disassemble it, that it is easier than some other consoles.
Oh god I haven't cleaned mine since I got it and that was the year it launched
Will this make my Xbox quieter because it’s been so loud randomly
By taking it apart does it void the warranty?
Yes
No, not unless you break something
I miss the streams
I need facts I sprayed my Series x with condensed air WITHOUT the straw you put into it and some liquid like substance got in it also some white stuff got on it to (cause I was spraying it close to the console my question is should I be worried about
Lower frame rate
Lower graphics and resolution
Increased load/ download speeds
Mine looks so grimey hadn’t cleaned it since I bought around launch time. Gonna need to use a little more than just air
Why do i need the hairdryer? Is it necessary
Did you pull on the wires to unplug your fan? 😬😱 I can't see how else you're able to pull it out with your fingers. There's like zero room for your fingers to get in there and grip, especially the angle you went in at, like top to bottom. I'm lost
Maaan, you make it sound simple but geez that’s pretty finicky and to need 7 different things is a bit ridiculous. I love my Series X and I’ve had it since launch but I won’t void my warranty to go through this rigmarole.
PS5 is MUCH simpler to pop off the side panel and get to the fan
I wish it was that easy😢 1:18. My sticker got all jacked up me trying to use the tool to get it off. i don’t think that sticker is coming off anytime soon
I watched you in Season 9 and you’re name was the little wood times flys
What would you use instead of that pry tool, I don't have one?
Knife bro
flat head, something thin and strong
@@xaxaaxa But NOT a sharp one. Butter knife, etc. are fine.
I used a bank card to slide in
Mick I'm having trouble removing the plastic conector from the fan. I can't get it off. Any suggestions please?
Same! I tried a plier but I just can’t.
Try pouring warm water in to loosen it up. It loosens the dust up too so 2 birds with 1 stone kinda deal.
@@aviatinggamer9051 No, do NOT do this. I can only hope you're joking, but it's irresponsible because there will be people gullible enough to believe you.
@@Falcon-um7vo I can’t believe you’d stand between people and a working Xbox. You make me sick
@@aviatinggamer9051 After replying, I saw another comment where you told people to submerge their xbox in water. You are clearly a nutcase. *muted
The middle screw on the fan is so tight its impossible to remove ive tried many times its like its bloody glued in
Same for me.. can't get the middle screw out..
Take another metal thing about the same size as the screw head. Heat it with a heat gun until very hot. Press it against the screw to transfer heat into the screw in the fan without heating up the surrounding. Could use a solder tool if you have one.
Same. I can’t never open middle screw. Anyone solve this?
Middle screw is impossible to turn...I ended up stripping mine. Made me very mad that it's that hard to turn a screw
Same... stripped it and broke my screw driver now I'm prolly fked
If it had extream dust wouldn’t the fan be going super loud
Mine was awfully dusty didn't realize how dirty the series x can get.
What do I do i stripped the middle screw on the fan because it was too tight
Did you ever figure it out I have the same problem
@@jayconno1238 nope
ty brother, i had a birds nest in my console and now its all clean
Glad you got it sorted champion 😀
Hey. So i cant get the middle screw out even with the right screwdriver. What should i do?
I get what you mean. The screws are on really tightly.
I’m having the same issue looks like it was stripped when they tighten the Xbox when being assembled
@@dmarisellers-coates6763 could you handle it?
I cant remove the little plastic think at the bottom
Nah bro. I'm not removing any stickers and unscrewing this. Sounds like a lot can go wrong. One of the reasons I appreciate my ps5. Sony knew regular folks would need to clean their consoles and they made it super easy to open the console.
Nice video though. My series x will simply have to make do with choking on dust.
Lol dude said its easy hes got a heating gun ...lmao watching this video looks like i need a degree from MIT to clean this
I noticed that you used a vacuum to clean your Xbox in that one clip I recently took my Xbox to battlegrounds and when vacuuming was brought up they said it could cause “static problems”? I’m not trying to cause any arguments or anything
It is a risk, but ive never heard of it actually happening so I just do it anyways. Good point to ask tho champion!
And what screw driver do you use?
he said it… Torx T8
So you have a Series X. Why do you use a Series S primarily?
OK I don't think I want to take off the stickers my console pretty clean any way maybe down the line I'll. Try vaccume
My fan is very silent even with some dust
hey, not sure if you will still respond . At 2:44 my T8 screwdriver isn’t working for the middle, circular screw. Any help??
Did you ever figure it out? There's a lot of people in the Comments having that issue so im not sure if I should even attempt it
@@gus051 i couldn’t unfortunately
@charliemiley9481 I attempted it last night and couldn't figure it out either lol
@@gus051 probably just take it to a shop or service and i’m sure they can figure it out
@charliemiley9481 could the dust on the top of the fan actually cause any issues though? I opened my system last night and the heat sink had a ton of dust on it to the point it was actually blocking a big chunk of it. I cleaned all that off (minus the fan) so hopefully that's enough to make a difference.
The middle screw of the fan is so tight I can't get it out
I stripped mine and don’t know what to do
I hate that I have to deconstruct it to clean it
@vincentmartinez222 it should just be a clip on panel that's easily removed and reattached. What's with the tiny hex screw lol
I can’t get the bottom sticker off
Any tips for getting rid of them scratches ?
Pls
Do they not call it a Flat Head in Australia?
Does this void your warranty
Nope
Does this void your warranty?
Yes breaching the Xbox’s case in any way will void warranty
Luv the vid
Would your consoles year warranty be void then?
Legally no but who knows with Microsoft
wow; my series x doesn't even have 10% of that dust amount - I am using it for about 8 hours a day for a year. What happened to that console? :D Is it yours or you bought it somewhere?
its not about usage about the amount of dust in the environment my college dorm killed my xbox in about 3 months and when i opened it i had dust the size of a serial bowl crazy.
@@XxPrettyLiaxX3 months in a college dorm and I’m to believe that all you found in your Xbox was dust?
Yeah right
I like your voice bro no homo sound cool
Help my Xbox keeps turning off saying insufficient ventilation when I turn it back on but nothing blocks the holes what do I do
You probably have to open it to clean. I think the dust inside is the problem. But if you open your xbox the guarantee disappears.
@@derguutebabobauer thanks
@@derguutebabobauer yo I just cleaned my Xbox like the video but I was playing fifa and it shut off still saying insufficient ventilation what should I do you think putting a fan on top would work?
@@begreat3543 sorry im no expert it was only my supposition. If this little guarantee sticker isnt damaged too much i would change it for a new one.
I got mine launch day and haven't cleaned it yet although I want to try. Good thing my console is not loud and I have not had any overheating messages.
I like your effort but Best buy and similar places will clean ur device,its a 100 and they say clean it ever 3 to 6 months but you can push to 5 to 7 months before you should at least blow the vents and check it