Microsoft Xbox

This is a template page for creating new pages for devices, troubleshooting them, part lists, and other repair info.

Causes

 * The aerogel supercapacitor responsible for keeping the RTC online has failed.

Solutions

 * Replace the capacitor.
 * Remove the capacitor, but lose RTC functionality.
 * Connect your Xbox to the internet so that it can synchronize (requires custom dashboard) with a timeserver on boot.

Causes

 * The rubber drive belt has degraded
 * The read laser has failed

Solutions

 * Replace the drive belt
 * Replace the entire drive

Disassembly Notes
To open the console, peel back the four rubber feet slightly. This device requires the removal of 6 Torx 10 screws that hold the case together, two of which are hidden under labels. There are then a handful of Torx inside the case.

Basic PCB Name
If parts are not available or different selection is preferred, you can use the values in the Original Parts section to perform a parametric search.

Kits

 * Digikey BOM: https://www.digikey.com/

Related Links

 * Hardware Revisions - xboxdevwiki