Unlike PlayStation consoles, the Xbox One doesn’t have apparent causes when it fails. For example, if yourXbox One won’t turn on, the reason may be hard to pinpoint. Oftentimes, though, it’shardware errors like the power supply.
The Xbox One is one of the best-seller video-game consoles of all time. It’s an eight-year-old console, though, and it can fail. When problems arise, you need to rule out the problems.
That’s because, unlike the PlayStation, the console has no lights on its front indicating what it needs, like theBlue Light of Death.
In particular, if the device refuses to turn on, it may not be showing any signs of life and little indications other thanoccasional beeps. However, it may be turning itself off by itself as well.
Luckily, we’ve seen an Xbox won’t turn on many times after so many years of the console’s service. It’s a common issue, and thus there’re standard fixes as well.
Why Is My Xbox Not Turning On?
There’re various potential reasons why an Xbox One won’t turn on. Here’re the problems you might be dealing with:
Fixes for Xbox Won’t Turn On
Like the Xbox’s black screen issue, most of our troubleshooting guides involve tweaking configurations or using the Xbox’s Safe Mode troubleshooter.
Sadly, when the Xbox One doesn’t turn on, there’s no firmware configuration or system troubleshoot we can do. It’s purely a hardware problem, and thus solutions are straightforward.
However, if the console turns on but shuts itself automatically, there’re some settings we can tweak to solve the issue.
Power-Cycle the Console
The first thing you can do is power cycling the console. It will discharge conserved power, erase random power glitches, and let the power outlet and built-in power surge rest.
Now, test the console again, and see if its fixes the problem.
Button Combination Resets
The Xbox has button combinations to reset the console, the dashboard, and other system options.
Here’s the first button combination you can try:
Another common button combination to fix the problem is:
It works because it forces the system to focus on a new task, therefore helping the system break its faulty loop.
Ventilate Your Xbox One
If the Xbox One shuts down randomly as you play, or if it refuses to turn on, it may be overheating.
Aside from cleaning the dust from its insides, here’s what you may do:
Clean the Outside Of the Xbox
To clean the dust out of the Xbox, you need acan of compressed air, a microfibre cloth, and a cleaning brush (like a soft toothbrush).
Here’re the steps:
This light cleaning can maintain your console for years without opening up the console.
We do not recommend opening up the Xbox to clean its fan. You can take it to a professional for the job, as it’s very easy to break its components and tabs holding the lid in place. Unlike the PlayStation 5, the process is not easy.
You’d want to take it to the professional for cleaning dust if you’ve heard the fan spin too fast, like a jet plane.
Turn Off Instant ON Option
If your Xbox turns on but shuts down, you may check the power configurations:
Instant-on can make your console boot up faster, but it can also hinder the power-up process.
Lastly, the power brick’s light will turn orange when you turn off the energy-saving mode.
Make Sure Everything Is Connected
Lastly, let’s discard obvious errors by checking everything is connected and working properly.