We recently reported that a number of Xbox One users had been experiencing issues with their new console – namely with regards to a particularly noisy Blu-ray drive. Thankfully, Microsoft quickly addressed the issue, promising to replace any affected machines, as well as offering customers a free game by way of recompense.
If, for some bizarre reason, you are averse to having a newly guaranteed console direct from the manufacturer – and don’t like free games – then you needn’t worry, because a helpful YouTube user has posted a quick and easy solution for you to try at home* – Punch it. That’s right, you can apparently knock some sense into your Xbox One.
The issue is caused by a misaligned gear which can pop back into place with this quick fix, although again, why you’d not just get a certified replacement is beyond me.
We can’t be sure if punching slightly disappointing consoles is a fix across-the-board. I’m off to find my Virtual Boy, so I’ll let you know later.
*Disclaimer: Don’t try this at home. TSA will not be responsible for any physical or emotional damage caused.
Broonba
One of my old TV’s used to be dodgy but was soon working again after a swift kick to the side of it, so I’m not surprised that a similar cure fixed the nextbox in the video.
matthangzhou
Hilarious. I’ve been using this method to fix things for years.