Xbox Series X
The Xbox Series X hasn't shown many fault traits yet, but there have been a few problems with popular "user damageable" parts such as the HDMI circuit. HDMI ports are very weak for the Series X and tend to break easily. You can avoid this by keeping the console in a safe location and ensure there are no trailing cables or potential to fall down. Keep them as low to the ground as you possibly can and clean them out regularly using a can of compressed air inside the vents.
Known Faults[edit | edit source]
Problem | Solution |
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No Power |
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No Display / No Video Output |
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Automatic Shutdown after pressing the power button |
If shorts are found on the rails' capacitors, it is probably a chip surrounding them instead of the capacitors themselves. Try to remove surrounding chip one by one and test if the shorts are still there until you find the faulty chip. |
System turns off after starting gameplay |
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Part Numbers
- 20535-010E-02 I-PEX Evaflex 5-VS series connector (aka nexus connector or push button connector)
- NB7N621M IC HDMI Encoder Possible source (https://www.mobilesentrix.com/nb7nq621-ic-displayport-redriver-for-xbox-series-x)
- M1087810 HDMI Connector
There's a video on YouTube which goes over the fault finding process for no display when the port is not to blame. There's also a video on YouTube which goes over the replacement process for Xbox Series X HDMI ports.
Here is another Youtube video for bypassing the ESD Protection IC.
Low Resolution mode demonstration.
[Credits: TheCod3r]