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The Xbox One S, designed by Microsoft Corporation, was released on August 2016. The Xbox One S is a redesign of the Xbox One.

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A Strange Grinding Noise

Hello ifixit team, I have a problem with my Xbox. I think it might be the fan/heatsink. I am no tech expert. But every time I turn the Xbox on it makes a grinding noise. Not everytime I put in a disc or anything. Just when I turn it on. And it stays like that until turned off. And it just repeats and repeats and I am getting sick of it. I was hoping you could tell me what was wrong. Later I might make an edit to this and include an audio recording so you can hear it. And everytime I search up a video of what’s wrong it doesn’t sound the same as the people’s Xbox. But since I got a headset I never had to worry about it. I’m not that concerned. Just hoping you guys could tell me what was wrong and if it ever will damage my Xbox.

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I’m not sure what the noise sounds like but I can say that a lot of Xbox One S consoles have loud fans that sometimes make strange noises so I would guess that the fan is the problem. If it’s still spinning normally and not overheating then it’s probably nothing to worry about even thought it’s annoying.

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