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Could this cause any damage to the Xbox One?

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It shouldn't, because anything you remove, you can simply put back in. It may void your warranty, however.

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How do I fix my Xbox One if it automatically turns off whilst I am still playing?

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The Xbox may not be getting enough air circulation for cooling and is shutting down when it gets too hot. Make sure there is ample ventilation for the Xbox, and make sure nothing is covering the vents on the top right of the box. Even something small like a disc case makes the difference.

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If my warranty is voided, is it illegal to open my Xbox One?

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If the XBox is your property, it is never illegal to open it, the only risk is voiding your warranty. If you have already voided your warranty, you have nothing to worry about.

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Is there a way to get a disc out of a completely dead Xbox One?

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If you take the side panel off, there will be a hole where you can insert something like a paperclip in order to push the disk out. The hole will have an orange bar next to it.

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What happens if a penny gets stuck somewhere by the vent?

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Take the outside cover off the Xbox and remove it. It should not cause any problems with the Xbox because there is a metal cover all the way around the internals.

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How do I go about getting a disc out of an Xbox One?

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Remove the side panels and top casing to access the disc drive.

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Is it bad to leave the casing off temporarily? I have a bug problem and they keep getting in it, so leaving it open has solved the issue. But is it dangerous for the Xbox?

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Yes. When dust comes in, it is mainly on the case and could get into the Xbox.

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How do I open an Xbox One console and is it bad to temporarily leave the case off? How critical is it if dust has settled inside the metal casing of the Xbox?

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If the case is left off for a extended period of time, dust can settle onto the hardware of the Xbox. This will lead to the hardware running slower than designed, and will cause your Xbox to be below peak performance. This may also lead to permanent damage to the console.

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What do I do if my Xbox overheats and the cover is off?

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This probably means that you either need to clean the fans/heatsink, or re-paste the processor, etc. If that doesn't work, it may be a hardware issue.

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How do I fix the HDMI on an Xbox if one screen does not come on?

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Try making sure the cable is tight, try a different cable, or if you're skilled, you can either re-flow the HDMI port on the motherboard or take it off and solder a new one on.

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