Xbox Series X powers off during gameplay repair

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Xbox Series X powers off during gameplay repair
Device Xbox Series X
Affects part(s) SSD
Needs equipment TR8 Torx Security Screwdriver

Tweezers Spudger M.2 SSD to USB enclosures or Sabrient EC-SSD2 cloning device

Difficulty ◉◉◌◌ Medium
Type Part replacement


Problem description

System turns off after starting gameplay.

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Symptoms

  • System turns off after starting gameplay.

Solution

Failing SSD, clone the original M.2 SSD to another M.2 SSD.

Xbox Series X SSD Replacement iFixit Guide

Xbox Series X SSD Replacement Part (ifixit.com)

The SSD can be located and ordered from other places as well, even from a broken Xbox Series X.

Note: Internal Xbox Series X SSD drives can only be used as internal SSDs in other Xbox Series X consoles if they are cloned. Xbox Series X SSD drives will not work in Xbox Series S if they are cloned from and Xbox Series X beforehand.