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Playing the Xbox is a blast. Keeping your system clean, on the other hand, is a little less fun. Maintaining and cleaning your Xbox will increase how long it will work and will help keep it looking new. Whether you have a 360, One, or classic Xbox, cleaning it is easy as long as you know what you're doing. | Playing the Xbox is a blast. Keeping your system clean, on the other hand, is a little less fun. Maintaining and cleaning your Xbox will increase how long it will work and will help keep it looking new. Whether you have a 360, One, or classic Xbox, cleaning it is easy as long as you know what you're doing. | ||
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==Steps== | ==Steps== | ||
=== Cleaning an Xbox 360 === | === Cleaning an Xbox 360 === | ||
#Unplug your console. Before cleaning your console, unplug it and examine the wires to ensure that there are no damaged connections or ports. You do not want power running to the system while you clean it, or you may accidentally damage it. | #Unplug your console. Before cleaning your console, unplug it and examine the wires to ensure that there are no damaged connections or ports. You do not want power running to the system while you clean it, or you may accidentally damage it. | ||
| − | #Wipe the console with a soft, dry cloth. Use a soft microfiber or cotton cloth to wipe down the surface of the system. Work in small circular motions to wipe away noticeable dirt build up or gunk.<ref>https://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-360/console/care-maintain</ref> | + | #Wipe the console with a soft, dry cloth. Use a soft microfiber or cotton cloth to wipe down the surface of the system. Work in small circular motions to wipe away noticeable dirt build up or gunk.<ref name="rf1">https://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-360/console/care-maintain</ref> |
| − | #Remove the faceplate. Hold one end of the faceplate and push on your system with your thumbs until it detaches from the system. If it is not coming off, you can try to loosen the other side with your other hand.<ref>http://www.howtocleanthings.com/electronics/how-to-clean-an-xbox-360/</ref> | + | #Remove the faceplate. Hold one end of the faceplate and push on your system with your thumbs until it detaches from the system. If it is not coming off, you can try to loosen the other side with your other hand.<ref name="rf2">http://www.howtocleanthings.com/electronics/how-to-clean-an-xbox-360/</ref> |
#*Removing the faceplate won't void the warranty, but opening up the system will. | #*Removing the faceplate won't void the warranty, but opening up the system will. | ||
| − | #Use your vacuum cleaner to suck dust out of the ventilation holes. Use the hose with an attachment to suck the dust out of the holes in the front of the system. Do not push or rub over these holes, because you could push dirt and dust deeper into your system.<ref | + | #Use your vacuum cleaner to suck dust out of the ventilation holes. Use the hose with an attachment to suck the dust out of the holes in the front of the system. Do not push or rub over these holes, because you could push dirt and dust deeper into your system.<ref name="rf2" /> |
#Wipe down the inside of the faceplate. Turn the faceplate over and go over it with a damp rag. Once you're done removing the dirt and dust that's built up, make sure to let it dry completely. Do not reattach it to your system while wet. | #Wipe down the inside of the faceplate. Turn the faceplate over and go over it with a damp rag. Once you're done removing the dirt and dust that's built up, make sure to let it dry completely. Do not reattach it to your system while wet. | ||
| − | #Reattach the faceplate to the console. Align the faceplate to the front of your console. Press it into the console and snap the faceplate back into place. You can jiggle it around to make sure that it's secure.<ref>http://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-360/accessories/faceplate</ref> | + | #Reattach the faceplate to the console. Align the faceplate to the front of your console. Press it into the console and snap the faceplate back into place. You can jiggle it around to make sure that it's secure.<ref name="rf3">http://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-360/accessories/faceplate</ref> |
=== Cleaning an Xbox One === | === Cleaning an Xbox One === | ||
#Unplug your console. Before cleaning your console, make sure that it is unplugged from the outlet. This will allow you to turn the system over and thoroughly wipe it down. | #Unplug your console. Before cleaning your console, make sure that it is unplugged from the outlet. This will allow you to turn the system over and thoroughly wipe it down. | ||
| − | #Wipe down the exterior with a microfiber cloth. You can purchase a microfiber cloth at a computer supply store or online. Wipe down the top, bottom, sides, and ports of the system with a microfiber cloth.<ref>http://www.ign.com/wikis/xbox-one/How_to_Clean_the_Xbox_One_System</ref> | + | #Wipe down the exterior with a microfiber cloth. You can purchase a microfiber cloth at a computer supply store or online. Wipe down the top, bottom, sides, and ports of the system with a microfiber cloth.<ref name="rf4">http://www.ign.com/wikis/xbox-one/How_to_Clean_the_Xbox_One_System</ref> |
#*You can use cotton swabs to get to hard to reach areas, just make sure not to push dust deeper into the system. | #*You can use cotton swabs to get to hard to reach areas, just make sure not to push dust deeper into the system. | ||
| − | #Spray short bursts of compressed air to remove dust. Use the detail nozzle on a can of condensed air and go over the entirety of the system, including the ventilation slots and the ports. This will remove any dust that you were unable to reach with your cloth.<ref>http://www.windowscentral.com/how-clean-your-xbox-one</ref> | + | #Spray short bursts of compressed air to remove dust. Use the detail nozzle on a can of condensed air and go over the entirety of the system, including the ventilation slots and the ports. This will remove any dust that you were unable to reach with your cloth.<ref name="rf5">http://www.windowscentral.com/how-clean-your-xbox-one</ref> |
=== Cleaning the Original Xbox === | === Cleaning the Original Xbox === | ||
#Unplug the console. Before you clean your Xbox, you'll want to make sure that there's no electricity running through it. Unplug the console and make sure that there are no frayed wires or broken ports. Work on a flat, static-free surface, like a kitchen table, when cleaning your console. | #Unplug the console. Before you clean your Xbox, you'll want to make sure that there's no electricity running through it. Unplug the console and make sure that there are no frayed wires or broken ports. Work on a flat, static-free surface, like a kitchen table, when cleaning your console. | ||
| − | #Pull the rubber feet off the bottom of the console. Flip the console over and pick out the rubber feet on the corners of the console with your fingers. You can also use a flathead screwdriver to get the feet up if you are having issues.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5IZOqZ-VqY</ref> | + | #Pull the rubber feet off the bottom of the console. Flip the console over and pick out the rubber feet on the corners of the console with your fingers. You can also use a flathead screwdriver to get the feet up if you are having issues.<ref name="rf6">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5IZOqZ-VqY</ref> |
#*Note that using this cleaning method will void the warranty on your Xbox. | #*Note that using this cleaning method will void the warranty on your Xbox. | ||
| − | #Remove the bottom screws from the console. Once you get the feet off, you'll see four screws under each of them. These screws require a torque 20 screwdriver that you can pick up at a hardware store, or buy online. Unscrew all four screws that are under the rubber feet, then find the two screws in the center of the console. These will be located under the stickers.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsjX72Zq8aY</ref> | + | #Remove the bottom screws from the console. Once you get the feet off, you'll see four screws under each of them. These screws require a torque 20 screwdriver that you can pick up at a hardware store, or buy online. Unscrew all four screws that are under the rubber feet, then find the two screws in the center of the console. These will be located under the stickers.<ref name="rf7">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsjX72Zq8aY</ref> |
#*To find the last two screws, feel the surface of each of the stickers on the bottom of your console until you feel the rounded head of a screw. | #*To find the last two screws, feel the surface of each of the stickers on the bottom of your console until you feel the rounded head of a screw. | ||
| − | #Ground yourself. To discharge static electricity, ground yourself by touching a metal object or by wearing an anti-static wristband. This will prevent shorting out the internal components of the Xbox.<ref>https://blog.macsales.com/2225-discharging-static-electricity-for-safe-computer-upgrading</ref> | + | #Ground yourself. To discharge static electricity, ground yourself by touching a metal object or by wearing an anti-static wristband. This will prevent shorting out the internal components of the Xbox.<ref name="rf8">https://blog.macsales.com/2225-discharging-static-electricity-for-safe-computer-upgrading</ref> |
#Lift the plastic top of the console off of the base. Once you remove all six screws on the bottom of the console, you should be able to lift the lid of the console off of the base of the system. Be careful when doing this, as it will expose the inner parts of your system. | #Lift the plastic top of the console off of the base. Once you remove all six screws on the bottom of the console, you should be able to lift the lid of the console off of the base of the system. Be careful when doing this, as it will expose the inner parts of your system. | ||
| − | #Wipe down the exterior of the console with a damp rag. Once you remove the exterior lid of the console, you can wipe it down with a damp rag and a drop of dish soap without affecting the electronic parts inside of the console. Take the lid and wipe over the surface of the console with a damp rag and dish soap.<ref | + | #Wipe down the exterior of the console with a damp rag. Once you remove the exterior lid of the console, you can wipe it down with a damp rag and a drop of dish soap without affecting the electronic parts inside of the console. Take the lid and wipe over the surface of the console with a damp rag and dish soap.<ref name="rf7" /> |
#*Do this far away from the electronic components of the Xbox. | #*Do this far away from the electronic components of the Xbox. | ||
#*You can wipe down the console with a dry cloth to maintain it over time. | #*You can wipe down the console with a dry cloth to maintain it over time. | ||
