The Best Way To Clean Your Xbox Series X To Keep It Running Like New – SlashGear

Cleaning the interior of the Xbox Series X is a tad bit more complex, and officially, Xbox support does not recommend opening your Xbox Series to clean internally. However, to keep dust from accumulating, cleaning the interior is necessary. According to SortaTechy, you should make sure you have these tools handy before you open your Xbox Series X console to begin cleaning.

• Compressed air can
• Microfiber cloth
• Soft-bristle brush
• Rubbing alcohol or mild soap
• T8 screwdriver

To begin cleaning the inside of the Xbox Series console:

1. Turn off and unplug the console.
2. Clean the exterior of the console and its vents with a microfiber cloth.
3. Remove the sticker above the connection port and the warranty sticker at the bottom to expose two screws underneath.
4. Use the T8 screwdriver to remove the screws and unclip the back of the case, working your way from the bottom.
5. Remove the three screws at the upper part of the base of the fan to reveal the fan, allowing you to clean the fan blades and wipe the fan down.
6. Turn the case upside down and find the clip that fastens the base plate to the case.
7. Remove the exposed screws to disconnect the optical drive from the case, allowing you to detach the rest of the components from the case.

To reassemble, follow these steps in reverse.