Original Xbox Clock Capacitor Removal: Remove It B

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***NOTE** Xboxs with version 1.6 motherboards CANNOT do this and do not have to look for it either. Only other versions.
If you are experiencing trouble with your xbox resetting or other problems related to clock settings than this is something you should do on your xbox right away.Even if it is working properly you should inspect and remove this component asap.
One very good thing to do would also be to replace any and all other leaky caps on the board when you open it up clean out the disk drive and lubricate it. Put new fresh thermal compound on the cpu and gpu and REMOVE the clock capacitor located in the bottom left corner near the controller ports. It is a capacitor marked 2.5v 1uf and is the root of the lack of the clock time working in your xbox. Although this could be replaced and even modified to fit a coin cell battery, the first thing should be to remove this old cap from the board.
After removing the cap, what will happen? The answer is you will not notice any change from before except that every time you start up your system it will say to input the date and time, something the system does already as it is.
What happens if I leave it in? you will risk having the leaky acid eat through your motherboard and destroy the system eventually
What do I do if I see leaky acid or white/green color liquid around the capacitor? First remove the capacitor (2 ways shown in the video) then, using a q-tip with some Vinegar or Lemon Juice on the end, wipe around the affected area several times and let dry. After, test the system. If everything works out ok then you are set, if things are not changing than you may have a couple of eaten traces and will need to patch them.
Hopefully this will help you with keeping your xbox running a bit smoother for a little bit longer.
Big thank you to iDavidP for mentioning this subject as it can be easily forgotten and an unknown secret killer that destroys your xbox.

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  • @brendangranzow2769
    @brendangranzow27696 жыл бұрын

    For anyone still trying to do this, it isn’t mentioned what size Torx bits to use in the video. You need to use a T20 for the bigger screws and a T10 for a couple inside.

  • @play1ng4fun20

    @play1ng4fun20

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @kurtisgarner8108

    @kurtisgarner8108

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks boss

  • @Rcxd2009

    @Rcxd2009

    2 жыл бұрын

    you can use a t9 also

  • @jaffleyfifteen5912

    @jaffleyfifteen5912

    Жыл бұрын

    Hard drive screws are t15 also if u wanna upgrade the ssd

  • @awsomestleaperd78

    @awsomestleaperd78

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Rcxd2009 Never use the wrong sized bit, you have a serious risk of stripping the screws

  • @ratshitstrap8622
    @ratshitstrap86226 жыл бұрын

    "make sure you remove it carefully by gently rocking it back and forth" *violently shakes capacitor*

  • @HomeboyJ420
    @HomeboyJ4207 жыл бұрын

    I randomly stumbled upon this video today and I'm glad I did. Seeing as this was the first time I had ever heard of this problem I searched youtube to validate what this video shows. My capacitor had leaked all over the motherboard. I removed the capacitor and cleaned up the mess with vinegar as suggested and it worked great. My xbox still operates as it should without the capacitor. My system is stock in case anyone is curious. Thank you lukemorse1 for the video! Cleaning the tip before I flood the hole was great advice by the way :P

  • @martyslackjaw
    @martyslackjaw9 жыл бұрын

    Remove Clock Capacitor to stop it from dying, Install Flux Capacitor to travel through time.

  • @boomstick_lad

    @boomstick_lad

    9 жыл бұрын

    Install a Flux Capacitor so when you lose to your friend at Halo, you can just travel back in time and cut his controller cable...

  • @AllPro777

    @AllPro777

    9 жыл бұрын

    ElectricVideos I'd rather just cut his jugular. Way more effective.

  • @boomstick_lad

    @boomstick_lad

    9 жыл бұрын

    I guess you COULD add blades to an Xbox controller so you could cut people's jugulars...

  • @JohnDoe-wv9hu

    @JohnDoe-wv9hu

    8 жыл бұрын

    +ElectricVideos Shit, while i'm at it, might as well play some Halo 2 Online haha.

  • @shamusmcwright2640

    @shamusmcwright2640

    7 жыл бұрын

    can still do that

  • @JMLRetroRoom
    @JMLRetroRoom10 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your repair videos. Watching these I've learned things like what capacitors are and how to replace them. I had an old tv from about 10 years ago, and your videos gave me confidence to repair it. I found 4 bad caps, got them off eBay and fixed a TV for under $4! You helped save another TV.

  • @SianaGearz
    @SianaGearz9 жыл бұрын

    HOARDER! No, actually old CD- or DVD based consoles, you really should keep a few of them, helps with repairs.

  • @CyraxRacing
    @CyraxRacing9 жыл бұрын

    Hey man, thanks. I took my Xbox apart to do a regular clean for dust after I watched this and one of the contact's on the clock cap was severed clean from acid corrosion. Luckily it didn't ruin the mobo. I advise everyone still holding on to their Xbox to do this but be careful and make sure you cut the right cap.

  • @CDScythe
    @CDScythe11 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Luke for saving (another) system of mine, or at least giving it longer life! Your video's are really helping alot, thanks again!

  • @gauchoconponcho
    @gauchoconponcho8 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video man, you have a pretty nice voice & volume, very clear & easy to undestand!

  • @RedKingBadger
    @RedKingBadger10 жыл бұрын

    I just performed this capacitor removal (the quick rip off method) and it worked like a charm. I referenced this video twice just to be sure I remove the right one. I noticed some discoloration on the m/b so I think I got to it just in time (in a relative 6 months-1 year span). With XBMC constantly updating the time for me there's little need for it! Thanks a lot, Luke! Now, to convince my Oxbox friends to do the same...

  • @danstokoe4285
    @danstokoe42859 жыл бұрын

    I still cant figure out why Microsoft covered half the power supply in that white gluey shit I thought the caps were leaking when I first opened mine.

  • @xDylan25x

    @xDylan25x

    9 жыл бұрын

    Dan Stokoe The white stuff is for heat distribution. The capacitors dry up and stop working the hotter they get while being used. The white glue stuff makes sure it's distributed to others (and usually a heatsink, which takes the heat off other components). What they are doing there is just trying to make it work longer.

  • @danstokoe4285

    @danstokoe4285

    9 жыл бұрын

    No heatsink from what i remember just white stuff sorta like plastic. Interesting idea but i cant see how it would work or be in any way efficient

  • @xDylan25x

    @xDylan25x

    9 жыл бұрын

    Dan Stokoe I'm not an expert in electronics-I fix stuff when it breaks and clean the stuff I have, that's about it, but I have watched EEVBlog and other electronics channels and they have mentioned that it's either for vibration dampening, heat distribution, or both. Not sure what it is, but that's what it's supposedly for.

  • @danstokoe4285

    @danstokoe4285

    9 жыл бұрын

    Im the same as you I fix stuff but wouldnt call myself an electronics expert never seen it in any other console newer or older its an odd thing to see for the first time when I first saw mine I thought the caps were spewing white electrolyte

  • @xDylan25x

    @xDylan25x

    9 жыл бұрын

    Dan Stokoe Same. I've built a PC (AKA "Buy parts, put part a in slot b, repeat, plug wire in, test, repeat") but that's as far as I go other than looking and fixing and cleaning PCs and consoles. (And my fixes are pretty simple. I don't use any tools to find what's broken other than seeing visually what's wrong (or going on google when that fails), then take the broken part, desolder, resolder.) Anyways, so far, I think the only thing I've seen that stuff in is the original Xbox. There might have been something else, but all I could think of it being in is a TV that the guy from EEVBlog was fixing. I might have to look into what that stuff is...I've seen a rubbery glue used in a cheap MP3 player, but that was so their terrible soldering job didn't come loose (which it did anyways).

  • @Yespower
    @Yespower2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this ! I've had my Xbox since a year after launch (it was serviced by Microsoft and the disc drive was changed to a Samsung) and had never got the nerve to open it up. I took it apart today to remove the clock capacitor and killed two birds with one stone by taking the disc drive apart and cleaning the drive belt. Now the capacitor is gone and the board is clean(ish) and this got me thirsty for more. Thinking of doing a drive update with bootable apps and all. 17 years ago I remember reading unofficial Xbox Magazines with my mate and we were both in awe at how awesome mods looked. We ended up adding a small LED to the controller plug, but never anything like opening the actual console. Cheers !

  • @AnalogX64
    @AnalogX6411 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for bringing this to our attention. I took my xbox apart (haven't used in a while), and I barely touched the capacitor and one leg was dissolved the other leg was starting to go as well, I removed it and cleaned the affected area with some diluted peroxide and dried it clean, no damage on the MB, caught it just in time. I have a spare XBOX with gfx output issue which I hope to repair one day, and that one was just fine, but I removed the capacitor anyway. Both capacitors were smaller.

  • @take1er
    @take1er11 жыл бұрын

    O man great vid luke. Seeing this xbox brings me memories when I first bought a mid chip and modded it by myself lol, was a great moment for me with this huge vcr of a console lol.

  • @PEACEWALKER1992
    @PEACEWALKER19924 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for showing! :) Btw for Versions 1.1 - 1.5 the Capacitor has C7G2 and C7G3 beneath it, not C7G1

  • @Englebert3rd
    @Englebert3rd11 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man, I always wondered how to replace/remove it!

  • @P5ychoFox
    @P5ychoFox11 жыл бұрын

    Got my cap out today, luckily it hadn't started leaking but good to know its gone. Thanks Luke.

  • @koenvandenwijngaart2300
    @koenvandenwijngaart230010 жыл бұрын

    I've got 2 Xbox consoles, one original, one soft-modded (broken drive). I think both my Xbox consoles are older than the 1.6 motherboard, so I'm definitely going to try this! My non-modded one, however, has this weird issue where it powers itself on (just on, not off) at random times. I heard this could be because of corrosion on the motherboard - could it be that this capacitor has started leaking and is causing that problem, or is it something else entirely? Also, when you say that it won't store time when you turn it off after removing this capacitor, do you mean it won't store the time at all, or only if you unplug it? (Mine's mostly plugged in, as I still use it for music a lot). Thanks for all the great vids so far, they've helped me keep my modest collection in good shape!

  • @joshcory1992
    @joshcory199210 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video glad i did it when i did! Looked like it had just started to leak. Thanks again!

  • @codenamegamma
    @codenamegamma11 жыл бұрын

    hey luke, have you though about what your going to do if the hard drives die. i had one drive die on me and im not sure what im going to do, it was a softmod but i didn't backup the drive key, so i think my only option would be to find a modchip and install it. although now that ide drives are harder to find i worry about being able to find a replacement and if i should look into replacing it with a compact flash card or similar device. would like to hear your thoughts on the subject.

  • @greenchillify
    @greenchillify2 жыл бұрын

    Still saving OG Xboxs nearly 9 years later. Thanks! The capacitor in my Xbox had leaked heaps, surprised it still works, but thankful that it does. I also use Xemu to emulate, but it's still quite imperfect in many games, so using the original is still the best.

  • @GamingCraftTeam

    @GamingCraftTeam

    3 ай бұрын

    Was your's like solid white leakage because mine has some of that i am not sure how to remove it

  • @greenchillify

    @greenchillify

    3 ай бұрын

    @@GamingCraftTeam I think it was. From memory I used baking soda mixed with a bit of water to make a paste, and used a cotton bud to run that around. Look around, there will be other videos explaining how to clean

  • @GamingCraftTeam

    @GamingCraftTeam

    3 ай бұрын

    yeah because my one has a large capacitor that measures about 3cm which a solid thumb nail of white acid holding it from falling over it's titled at 95 degrees@@greenchillify

  • @GamingPalOllieMK
    @GamingPalOllieMK8 жыл бұрын

    Just saw this video, my Xbox is my main emulation machine for 8 and 16 bit systems and I've been actively playing it since 2003 or so I'm absolutely terrible at anything electronics, this video got me worried though what are the chances my system will break if I don't do this? And if by chance this capacitor does leak can it be fixed/cleaned? Also my system is hard modded so I dunno if that affects anything, I don't even know what the mod chip looks like or where on the mob it's placed

  • @andywolan
    @andywolan10 жыл бұрын

    Do you need to use caution when working around the power supply of the XBOX? Is there the risk of a shock hazard from a charge stored in one of the power supply's caps? OR is the treat neutralized by simply unplugging the unit?

  • @Peyre
    @Peyre11 жыл бұрын

    awesome luke! we need WAY more original xbox repair videos :D:D thanks!

  • @dannygalaga
    @dannygalaga10 жыл бұрын

    Also, the capacitor is 1 Farad, not 1 microfarad. Anyone who wants replace, rather than just remove, take note! For those alarmed about him yanking the cap out, when I did mine, the solder was so hard (from the leakage leaching the lead out is my guess) that I couldn't melt the solder! So you may have to yank it out anyway. Mine snapped off quite easily...

  • @lactobacillusprime
    @lactobacillusprime11 жыл бұрын

    I now need to open two old xboxes. Excellent video Luke.

  • @Deathdealer208
    @Deathdealer20811 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video Luke! Thanks for adding that this isn't applicable for a revision 1.6 xbox as that is the one I have. Good to know either way!

  • @laurajones3353
    @laurajones33536 жыл бұрын

    Great video, I did this mod, it's easy to do and stops the console from being a ticking time bomb that will go off one day. I had very little acid leakage out of v1.2 Xbox. I burst open the capacitor once removed and it was odd smell from the acid inside, kinda fruity and sweet. Cleaned up the board just incase and washed the metallic tray the components sit inside. The Drive on mine is a Samsung, I am determined to keep this one in top condition as they are the best drives.

  • @RJAY63
    @RJAY6310 жыл бұрын

    Many thanks for this video. I've checked my 3 modded Xboxes and found one with a leaking clock capacitor. Thankfully there was only superficial damage to the motherboard..

  • @TofuTehSurvivor
    @TofuTehSurvivor9 жыл бұрын

    So, I've lost my serial number on the bottom due to it being worn off from being handled over the years, but I still have the box and it says it's from holiday 04 (the Top Spin/NCAA bundle). Removing and not replacing the capacitor on this one would be dangerous?

  • @MagicOnTablet
    @MagicOnTablet11 жыл бұрын

    Great guide! I pulled the capacitor out of my the pc case Xbox 1.4*. It was a Nichicon cap with a plastic bottom cover and looked like new. I also checked my spare machine, and it was a horrible mess (1.0 model, bought at release). Anyway, thanks a bunch! *I love big fans.

  • @damo_8598
    @damo_85987 жыл бұрын

    If I remove the capacitor can I still softmod with splinter cell without the time loop glitch? Many thanks

  • @bondspy
    @bondspy6 жыл бұрын

    Hi there, thank you for this. KZread suggested this video to me and this is the first time learning of a problem with the Xbox clock capacitor. I have 4 Xbox's, I should probably look through these! I'd like to learn how to solder so I can remove these properly. lol Thank you again!

  • @alexhick3668
    @alexhick36689 жыл бұрын

    Hey Dude, Great Vid! Thanks. Wondering if you had any insite, My Xbox is not playing games. It just pop up a message saying to contact service center. Someone suggested changing the Clock Cap. Not sure its going to make any difference. Any suggestions as to cause of fault? All I can find on google is Service Numbers for crappy Mircosoft!

  • @KNGINetwork
    @KNGINetwork11 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tip on this, Luke. I actually have another question about an Xbox issue I've been having: when playing the system, the screen tends to flicker when something else in my house turns on (ie: air conditioning, refrigerator.) I'm a bit concerned about it but I'm not sure if it's a capacitor or a power supply issue. Would you have any ideas on what could cause this? Thanks as always for your awesome videos, man!

  • @95Rafao
    @95Rafao6 жыл бұрын

    What is the value of capacitor smd C7G4 near clock capacitor? I broke it when I was cleaning the motherboard after replacing the clock capacitor...

  • @keithholden
    @keithholden8 жыл бұрын

    WORKED my xbox is 2002 same name for cap... cheers I think.. Or do you think making it go back and forth causes it to leak in the first place.?

  • @msbae
    @msbae10 жыл бұрын

    I was wondering why my old XOBX console didn't properly keep track of time anymore... Thanks for the info. :)

  • @TheKayliedGamerChannel-YouTube
    @TheKayliedGamerChannel-YouTube11 жыл бұрын

    Nice one Luke. Will take a look at this on my 2002 XB1 over the next week or so. I have previously opened my Xbox [few years back to examine the DVD drive]. Its just as I remembered, a bit of a jumble of wires inside eh [much like a PC] lol

  • @phoenixrestorations315
    @phoenixrestorations3159 жыл бұрын

    did you remove some chips from the bottom of that second xbox? it looks like 2 of the chips have been taken off the bottom of the motherboard.

  • @markitzero12
    @markitzero129 жыл бұрын

    This video helped me out I have a Version 1.0 xbox that is softmodded and it leak and pucked alot and the shrink plastic graphic on the side to tell '-' went black. what I may do is replace it with a nichicon cap that is High Quality. The odd thing is all the traces are still shiny and the cap before removed was still holding a charge. What I may do eventually on mine is a total recap of the motherboard with high quality caps.

  • @joehaeg4595
    @joehaeg459510 жыл бұрын

    I'm having trouble removing the motherboard to de-solder it. It feels like its hanging up on something in the back, Got any ideas or suggestions? It's a slightly different motherboard than the one in the video but it still has that bad cap.

  • @cynthiamichelle1022
    @cynthiamichelle10224 жыл бұрын

    Hey there I opened mine for the first time and I did take out the clock capacitor but I noticed on the far right one of those capacitors leaked and there’s like this white stuff on it. I just wanted to check in and see if that’s how those would leak? Unless it’s some type of glue they didn’t pay attention too. No one else’s seems to look that way tho.

  • @sokitjamz8762
    @sokitjamz87628 жыл бұрын

    Great channel BUT, I followed every single step, triple checked everything, cleaned like new, and now my Xbox is like a car trying to start with a dead battery. Just flickers on, then off. The capacitor definitely was leaking and corroding (q-tipped clean with vinegar) but my Xbox was fully functional prior to removal of the capacitor, whereas now it's not. Suggestions???

  • @NSGhostbusters
    @NSGhostbusters5 жыл бұрын

    My OG Xbox is from 2002 and the games have bizarre issues when I play them. could it be the capacitor? The time settings all work fine. its just some of my games do dumb shit. (The discs are all in very good condition.)

  • @dannygalaga
    @dannygalaga10 жыл бұрын

    Good vid. Just be aware that the chip that keeps the time draws WAY more current than normal clock circuits, so a coin cell battery won't be much use as an alternative. Apparently a CR2032 type battery would only last about 60 days.

  • @rattelv426
    @rattelv42610 жыл бұрын

    Vinegar has acetic acid in it , how do you neutralise an acid with an acid ? Base/alkalis neutralise acid. Is the fluid from the capacitor base/alkali ?

  • @xINVISIGOTHx
    @xINVISIGOTHx11 жыл бұрын

    Hey, the last few times I turned on my favorite xbox that used to work perfectly, it boots up with the logo, loads a bit, then puts up a full screen wall of text about some error. That has nothing to do with this clock capacitor, does it? Is there some common reason that it would do that?

  • @kranbo

    @kranbo

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you boot it up, see what number it has in the top right (e.g 07) and look it up to see what it is. Cleaning the capacitor is a good idea wether your xbox is malfunctioning or not.

  • @richanddarksbane1439

    @richanddarksbane1439

    2 жыл бұрын

    A 7 year too late response

  • @gabbyjay68
    @gabbyjay687 жыл бұрын

    hi ive got an issue with my original xbox its been modded before and has emulators etc , I started it up for first time in maybe a year and it powers up fine and all seems good except one issue the bottom 3rd of the screen flickers ? the games seem to load ok but you cant play games due to the bottom of screen flickering flashing do you know what would cause this ?

  • @IrREZistible
    @IrREZistible6 жыл бұрын

    Is it the same for the green halo edition Xbox? Because i noticed that it had a different disk drive than the original black one.

  • @sspagnola831
    @sspagnola8319 жыл бұрын

    I know this is an older video but, Is there a way to tell the 1.6 motherboard from others? Could you just desauder it and then get a new one with the same one and replace it by saudering it back on?

  • @segajcharrua
    @segajcharrua11 жыл бұрын

    i have a couple xboxes that show´s some fixed weird dots on the screen do you think it its the caps and the clock? thanks for the video luke

  • @boomstick_lad
    @boomstick_lad9 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video, If I hadn't clicked on this video by accident, I wouldn't have known about this problem and my Xbox would probably be dead now (and it would be even worse because I would lose all my SNES, N64, Sega Genesis, NES, GameBoy, PS1, and Xbox saves).

  • @svcxac
    @svcxac11 жыл бұрын

    Yeah Luke definitely doesn't hoard. It's clearly systematic collecting and/or restoring, and that's constructive and very admirable.

  • @MarkJames103
    @MarkJames1035 жыл бұрын

    For acid leaks you should use sodium bicarbonate/baking soda, leave it exposed on the board for about 5 minutes then use Isopropanol alcohol (IPA) after to clean that up, the bicarb will stop any acidic chemical reaction that may have penetrated below the traces into the PCB fabrication and stop any additional damage. Boards in the 1980's and early 90's are easy to replace any damaged traces, more modern hardware is a little more difficult to replace traces on depending on the trace route and the number of layers damaged. I use this method on Amiga hardware and it works every time.

  • @95Rafao
    @95Rafao10 жыл бұрын

    Hi. If I change the capacitor 2.5v 1uf for one 50v 1uf, there are any problem? Thanks!

  • @Big-boned_Pikachu
    @Big-boned_Pikachu8 жыл бұрын

    damn, I'm just trying to remove the ribbon and power cable and they're really jammed in there. You make it look so easy! Edit: Done! and it works great! thank you for the tutorial.

  • @Galdelico
    @Galdelico11 жыл бұрын

    Hey Luke, how are u? If you don't mind me asking... Is this leaking-caps issue something you will just get sooner or later, or anything you can actually avoid? I ask because I have alot of old systems (SEGA Saturn, PSone, PS2 etc) and I don't feel like I have the basic skills to rip them open and have a look. Also, it's getting harder and harder to find trusty people to send old consoles to, in order to have them checked/repaired. They all seem to work fine but who knows what's going on inside.

  • @lemmichi
    @lemmichi9 жыл бұрын

    Thx for the vid,it helped me alot. Guess i was one of the lucky ones because i saw no damage but decided to remove it anyway. Better safe than sorry.

  • @javierruiz1980
    @javierruiz19809 жыл бұрын

    XD guess you could say it was a ticking time bomb

  • @ZeroWalker26
    @ZeroWalker2611 жыл бұрын

    Great Video as always thanks Luke for teaching me more ^^

  • @BHoSV
    @BHoSV6 жыл бұрын

    Quick question. In both the older and 1.6 versions, couldn't you just use a recharchable battery to solder onto the MB? I'm planning on fixing both my OG Xboxes in the near future, and allthough 105 C capacitors aren't so expensive here, I'm just wondering if I could cut out the middle man and end up with a system that has both the faulty caps removed AND doesn't reset the time and date after 6 days of unplugged inactivity.

  • @chase7974

    @chase7974

    6 жыл бұрын

    You might be able to do that, but you risk damaging the motherboard. I'd say just replace the capacitor and leave it, I know it's annoying having to set the clock every time but I've learned to deal with it.

  • @KevinTwiner
    @KevinTwiner11 жыл бұрын

    Very nice tip Luke..i have 3 myself love lan parties unreal tournement. Thanks only had 1 with this board was leaking but no damage I went ahead an neutralize it ! Thanks man

  • @HiHi-jh2uz
    @HiHi-jh2uz5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, thinking about buying a second hand Xbox. What sizes of torx bits did you use?

  • @crominion6045

    @crominion6045

    5 жыл бұрын

    You may have found out by now, but if not, you need a T10 (inside screws) and a T20.

  • @PurpleDrac
    @PurpleDrac8 жыл бұрын

    hey there. so what exactly is this thing, I just bought a new Xbox because the one I got as of current, is old. I've had it for almost 10 years.. (I think) maybe longer than that, but was hoping I could get further detail on this process.. anyway ... had a go new for a couple reasons. 1 I wasn't sure if this was because of it, but was recommended to me through one of my merchants from Amazon. he'd mentioned that to me, and this was the first video I saw so, thought I'd inquire. 2 like I said, [it's old] the reader kind of sounds sketchy when I go to put a disc in. it'll make like these scratchy noises then it'll shut off if it can't get the disc to load. which I don't get, cause back in April I'd played 2k on it, and it worked just fine. now when I try to play sims on it, it'll schiz out for a minute, play, then stop. sometimes (if I'm lucky) it'll start back up and play but other times eh. ... not so much, but was wondering if that sounds like the reader not sure if that has anything to do with the motherboard but again. thought I'd inquire.

  • @lxPhilxl
    @lxPhilxl11 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Luke! Another Xbox here saved from potential damage after watching this vid. I had sticky stuff all over that area of the board ;^).

  • @flynnz
    @flynnz11 жыл бұрын

    And thanks for the heads up, I have not heard about this cap issue with the Xbox one errr old Xbox.

  • @TheRetroTycoon
    @TheRetroTycoon10 жыл бұрын

    Hello Luke, is there any other console in which you should remove the capacitor? Thanks alot, keep up the neat videos!

  • @sephirothkefka777

    @sephirothkefka777

    10 жыл бұрын

    the tg16 cd uses a cap though it shouldnt be bad its short and stubby i think

  • @Michael-jo9jz
    @Michael-jo9jz5 жыл бұрын

    Nice, you got yourself a v1.0 Xbox as designated by the fan on the gpu

  • @Imgema
    @Imgema8 жыл бұрын

    Im thankful i found this video. The capacitor in mine was i a pretty bad state. Already had leaked some acid around it. I snapped that shit out of the MB and cleaned it up a bit. I feel like i saved it at the last moment.

  • @SatoshiMatrix1
    @SatoshiMatrix18 жыл бұрын

    I just checked my Xbox 1.4 and yup, it was leaky and one of the legs was so brittle it broke right off as soon as I touched it. So I removed it and leaned it up with a q-tip and vinegar. I know the Xbox will be fine without the cap, but I want my Xbox to keep track of time if for no other than than it throws save files all out of wack. My 1.4 Xbox is modded to hell and back, so I really don't have the physical space to put in a battery. I'd just like to replace the cap. What about using a ceramic capacitor? Assuming they make them in 2.5V 1F size. Or if I do put in another electrolytic cap, is there something that can be done to make it last longer? How long should it okay for until that cap too needs to be replaced?

  • @TheChaoticWolf

    @TheChaoticWolf

    8 жыл бұрын

    Just use a soft mod like EvolutionX, it'll sync to time servers.

  • @SatoshiMatrix1

    @SatoshiMatrix1

    8 жыл бұрын

    +TheChaoticWolf Hmmm through ethernet? I hadn't considered that. I never have my original xbox hooked up through ethernet because it's obviously a off-line local multiplayer one machine nowadays. Is there a guide for the process? of getting a modded xbox on some online modern servers? I have XBMC as my dash on my Xbox, but it's probably terribly outdated. I haven't taken my xbox online since around 2005.

  • @TheChaoticWolf

    @TheChaoticWolf

    8 жыл бұрын

    Satoshi Matrix I don't think there is. But just connect your Xbox to the Internet with Ethernet. Live doesn't work much anymore, but you can use the Internet on the Xbox still. Be sure to update your XBMC too, if possible. The old version you're probably using doesn't sync to time servers.

  • @aliwashere81
    @aliwashere814 жыл бұрын

    Why would you use lemon juice or vinegar to "neutralize" the acid? Both of those are acidic so you're attempting to neutralize battery acid with more acid.

  • @aks47s123
    @aks47s12311 жыл бұрын

    thanks for the tip on the capacitor. very helpful off topic but is there any hard off vids in the upcoming future :)

  • @tadpole1313
    @tadpole131311 жыл бұрын

    Great video man. I doubt I am going to be ripping my mint Halo xbox open anytime soon. But this is defiantly good to know.

  • @EdBoonSucks
    @EdBoonSucks9 жыл бұрын

    I'm trying to swap out the ports of mine, from port 1 and 2. Can you tell me anything?

  • @LonghornsLegend
    @LonghornsLegend2 жыл бұрын

    It's useful to check the date your Xbox was manufactured on the bottom. V 1.6 consoles manufactured in 2004 and on don't have clock capacitors in them. Something to think about if you're buying an Xbox or just need to clean it

  • @seganutt
    @seganutt7 жыл бұрын

    thanks i just removed mine today was fine but didn't want the thing too break down , love all consoles big retro fan

  • @Porouskilldeathratio
    @Porouskilldeathratio9 жыл бұрын

    question, would it be possible to hire you in austrailia to clean out xbox's? if you could, that would be awsome but only if you lived in austrailia as it would not be worth it to travel all this way for such a task

  • @pele512
    @pele5129 жыл бұрын

    1) How do you know that this particular capacitor contains an acid in it? 2) If so, recommending vinegar (weak acid) to "neutralize" it (potentially strong acid) sounds to me quite surprising... Why vinegar if that is typically used, I'm sure not for neutralizing. I heard that people use isopropyl alcohol, but vinegar? In the presence of oxygen vinegar can also dissolve copper... Is there another reason why vinegar / lemon juice (again an acidic solution?

  • @oleost

    @oleost

    6 жыл бұрын

    I also wondered about this one. Guess isopropyl alcohol is the usual stuff to use while cleaning boards?

  • @branden32210
    @branden3221011 жыл бұрын

    hey mr luke my gf and I were watching and she wants to see u plug the xbox back in and play it. I told her u were the best. also does the ps2 slim have any long term issues.

  • @mdmyer
    @mdmyer7 жыл бұрын

    Any idea what's wrong with an xbox that turns on by itself when you plug it in and won't turn off?

  • @dimitriuss
    @dimitriuss9 жыл бұрын

    tried multiple setting and refreshes but this video is just completely black with Audio. Is this video broken?

  • @aydenjett5379
    @aydenjett537910 жыл бұрын

    hi mine is from 2002 where exactly is the version where does it show up and how do you know what version it is????? plz help im 14 only got that and my consoles megadrive, NES and they have lasted years and still work and the Xbox is younger i do not want it to die!!

  • @lwoodmanallan
    @lwoodmanallan8 жыл бұрын

    was this a problem on the xbox 360? I have a 2009 xbox 360 elite and it does the exact same problem

  • @cien0000
    @cien00004 жыл бұрын

    There are a little capacitor with 3 legs on the top of that clock capacitor , somehow my chip Xbox was good , somehow I took out that little capacitor and now the Xbox doesn’t read original disks, and the copy read very bad , sometimes it takes the copy some times don’t . I’ve try to swap the disk drive and it does the some . So I’ve put the little capacitor and nothing happens .

  • @MultiMarvelGeek
    @MultiMarvelGeek5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for subtitling this video!!

  • @PowerUpGamingCanada
    @PowerUpGamingCanada7 жыл бұрын

    22Mins in: FYI, applying a capacitor that is higher voltage makes absolutely no difference so even if the cap "looks" like it is 5v but is actually a 2.5v then you are actually better off with the 5v since it will handle more abuse.

  • @Zontar82
    @Zontar8211 жыл бұрын

    Luke is this related to the fact that,if i unplugged my xbox from the power outlet,even when turned off,the console clock would reset itself?

  • @Yusufdogan100
    @Yusufdogan1006 жыл бұрын

    I need to replace the gpu fan. What size do I have to buy?

  • @airthrow
    @airthrow11 жыл бұрын

    Hey Luke, wondering if you could give me some advice. I have a CPS3 mobo I bought as broken. It boots and cannot detect the CD ROM. Comparing it to a working CPS3 mobo, I see it is missing some tiny, unlabelled surface mount components: C14, Q15 ,CX66. and CX69. Any idea on how I can identify what these are so I can order some new ones and get this board back up? Hope you can help.

  • @GameAppeal
    @GameAppeal6 жыл бұрын

    Would a 63v 1uf capicator works?

  • @CaptainRufus
    @CaptainRufus9 жыл бұрын

    Thanks to Something Awful I found the link to this video and did your super simple mod. Far as I can tell there was no acid from my 02 Mexico built model, though there was a little liquid that came out when I got that sucker out of there. I plugged in my universal component cable into my HDTV and it all works fine. So now I can happily play Silent Hill 2 without worry. Other than the PITA of setting it up.

  • @Tye2K
    @Tye2K5 жыл бұрын

    Your voice reminds of Sonic or at least someone on the TeamFourStar crew and I have absolutely no idea why LMAO

  • @TheSugarDaddy1
    @TheSugarDaddy19 жыл бұрын

    hi thanks for the video took out the C.C. without any problems but the maddest thing is my dvd drive will play dvds but not cds any ideas thanks

  • @ComicBooksandVideoGameNerd96
    @ComicBooksandVideoGameNerd96 Жыл бұрын

    Fun fact I got my original Xbox for Christmas of 2004 never touched it never opened it it still works I have no idea the clock capacitor is leaking or not well I'm glad to see that my Xbox still work almost 20 years later cuz it's 2023

  • @OpticalHaze
    @OpticalHaze9 жыл бұрын

    so v 1.6 motherboards are the latest version? appart from which manufacture date can I identify them? this means for example all console released before 200X are venurable? I really want to buy a 2nd hand one so I have to look for a new one? but then again I heard that some games may have progressive scan issues on the never models

  • @KevTheGalaxybender

    @KevTheGalaxybender

    9 жыл бұрын

    if your board is made 04/2004 and later then you have a 1.6

  • @ThePreciseClimber

    @ThePreciseClimber

    9 жыл бұрын

    sonicteam2k1 So basically... 2001, 2002, 2003 = nasty ; 2004, 2005 = a-okay?

  • @PvtHudson
    @PvtHudson11 жыл бұрын

    Hey, just discovered your video. I'm not sure if what happened to my Xbox is a result of this but what happens is my power and reset buttons no longer work and the Xbox turns itself on whenever it gets plugged into the wall. Shutting it down through XMBC results in it powering back up immediately. I've read about some "motherboard corrosion fix" but keep finding instructions that argue against each other. Any chance you could make a video on it?

  • @magnum3.14
    @magnum3.1410 жыл бұрын

    What are the other problems? The beginning of the video mentions other problems.

  • @VideoGamer945
    @VideoGamer94511 жыл бұрын

    Luke's not a Hoarder, he's an enthusiast

  • @PotbellyPunch
    @PotbellyPunch10 жыл бұрын

    I'm surprised that the hard drives in all of these units aren't dead by now. Hard drives usually don't last more than 10 years.

  • @jpesicka999

    @jpesicka999

    6 жыл бұрын

    PotbellyPunch depends on use doesn't it? Besides you can easiily softmod it with a memory card, splinter cell or mech assault and put in a bigger hdd easily.

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