Xbox One Won T Turn On Here S How To Fix It

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 the Blue 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 than occasional 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?

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.

Power Outlet: Your outlet or AC cable may be damaged. Changing the cables, the outlet, or the adaptor may change the problem. Power Supply: The power outlet may be the issue. If it has a white or orange light, it’s working properly. Otherwise, you may need to change it or let it cool for 20 minutes. Power Surge: A power surge could cause your Xbox to shut down temporarily. The console has a built-in power surge protector, but you may need to hard reset the device to make it run again. Also, if you’re using an external power surge protector, the console may not get enough power to work. No Display: The Xbox may fail to detect a display. It could indicate this is the matter with a light at the console’s front. You can check your HDMI cable or HDMI ports. Overheating: The Xbox One may be suffering from overheating. If the issue had started a few months ago, internal components might have suffered damage from heat. Motherboard: If all else fails, the console’s motherboard may be the problem. The only solution is sending the console for service. There could also be moisture on the motherboard, a possible cause if your Xbox is in a cold room. Xbox Live: Lastly, rare Xbox Live issues may create a black screen the moment you turn the Xbox. A power cycle could fix the issue.

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:

Tab the Eject button multiple times in a row, repeatedly

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 can do:

Clean the Outside Of the Xbox

To clean the dust out of the Xbox, you need a can 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 can 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.