I recently just removed my original Xbox's clock capacitor. After 10 years or so, these capacitors can start to leak electrolyte fluid over the motherboard, shorting the motherboard and creating a dead Xbox. Fortunately, mine was still okay when I removed it.
This is the culprit:
You can either de-solder it off the board or gently wiggle it off and it will eventually pop off. I chose to wiggle mine, as I don't have any tin for de-soldering with.
It does mean you have to input the system's time and date every time you turn on the console, but it is worth it to not have a dead Xbox.
For opening up the machine, I highly recommend these videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSS3U1pxTlc
And
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-vnkWDeRBc
Good luck and you too could save an Xbox today!
Save an original Xbox today! - remove the dreaded ticking time bomb clock capacitor
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Re: Save an original Xbox today! - remove the dreaded ticking time bomb clock capacitor
Save those Xbox's! An Xbox is for life, not just for Christmas.
Re: Save an original Xbox today! - remove the dreaded ticking time bomb clock capacitor
Good shout, I still need to open up and investigate mine. Probably sooner rather than later!
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