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Is the top of my Series S supposed to be hot?

"Appropriately, the Xbox Series S with its less-powerful components is the coolest out of the three. The SoC die size is measured at 197.05 mm², the cooling fan is 120 mm x 14 mm, and the supposed temperatures are “estimate” 47 °C/116 °F and “peak” 58 °C/136 °F.
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Is it normal for Series S to get hot?

Although the Xbox Series X|S has so many barriers in place to prevent overheating, it can still occur if you are gaming for many hours at a time or if any or all of the cooling mechanisms aren't able to work properly.
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Why is the top of my Xbox Series S hot?

All Xbox consoles are designed to ventilate air to keep them at an optimal temperature during use. Your console may feel hot around the vents, but this is normal. Hot air is being ventilated from the console to cool the interior.
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How hot does the Xbox Series S fan get?

🍃Three Level Fan Speed: Depends on the temperature of your xbox console, the Xbox Series S fan cooling system has 3 levels of fan speed(1500/1750/2000RPM) with RGB LED (Green light: 35~43℃/95~109℉; Blue light: 44~48℃/110~118℉; Red light: >48℃/119℉), it can cool your console at the most appropriate speed to protect your ...
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What happens if my Xbox Series S overheats?

Xbox One and Xbox Series consoles normally shut down to protect the system from overheating, you can tell a console shut down due to overheating because it will give you a warning the next time you turn it on.
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Xbox Series S OVERHEATING? Here's WHY + How To FIX!

How do I know if Xbox is overheating?

If the console overheats and shuts down, this likely means that your console is getting too hot, and you may need to adjust its placement or remove items that may be blocking vents.
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Why is my Xbox so loud and hot?

Ever notice a loud noise coming from your Xbox®? It likely means your console's fan isn't working properly. That's bad for your console because a broken fan can cause your Xbox to overheat and lead to permanent damage. Don't worry though, at Asurion, we handle fixing your tech so you can get back to what's important.
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Does new Xbox get hot?

However, just like any other device that contains sophisticated electric circuits, the Xbox Series X might overheat every once in a while. A little heat can be expected if you've been spending inordinate amounts of time on the console, playing your most intense games without end.
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Is it safe to leave Xbox Series S on overnight?

It's not necessarily a bad thing to keep your xbox running overnight once in a while, just don't make a habit of it. As for unplugging your xbox one every time you aren't using it, there's never been any evidence showing that just simply keeping it plugged in all the time does anything to damage your console.
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How long can an Xbox Series S stay on?

Can an Xbox be on for 24 hours? Absolutely. It can even be played for a straight 24 hours. I'd recommend not having it near a source of heat, and using a UPS.
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Do Xbox One S overheat easily?

The console will heat up to around 60°C without issues as long as the cooling system works, and therefore the air coming out of the console will feel "hot". But this is normal operation.
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Why is my Xbox Series S so loud?

Over time dust may build up in your Xbox One and clog the inlets and outlets, as these become blocked your Xbox fans will have to work harder to get fresh air in and out of the console. If you can see a build-up of dust through the holes in the back of the console, chances are the air channels inside are filthy.
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Does the Xbox S have a fan?

And the much smaller Xbox Series S is almost as radical, with a ventilation cutout over its processor to allow for a similar jumbo fan. As consoles become even more similar to PCs, apparently their fans do, too.
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Why does my Xbox say its overheating but its not hot?

If your console is overheating without it being warm, that most likely could be a sign of there being a problem with the power brick or if you have a later model of the Xbox One... its internal power supply.
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Is it rare for an Xbox to overheat?

It definitely can. In fact, some people overheat their Xbox intentionally if it's affected by the “red ring of death” so they can try using it a bit longer. This is just for the Xbox 360 of course (which is honestly the only Xbox I think of when I read “Xbox”, sorry about that).
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Does dust damage Xbox Series S?

When dust finds its way inside your console, it begins to collect around the fan. Eventually, the fan becomes unable to expel the hot air from inside your console efficiently. A build-up of dust and debris in your console is essentially a recipe for your Xbox Series X|S to overheat.
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Does Xbox Series S need to be cleaned?

General cleaning recommendations

Use a soft lint-free cloth (microfiber cloths work great) dampened with a little bit of mild soap and water, or premoistened disinfectant wipes. Clean every 3-6 months or whenever needed. Important Power off and disconnect your Xbox console from the wall before cleaning it.
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Is it OK to clean Xbox with compressed air?

To help keep your Xbox One fan clean:

Use a can of compressed air to blast dust and dirt out of the air vents. Once you've cleaned the vents, be sure to position your Xbox somewhere with good airflow to assist with cooling. Clean your Xbox One console every three to six months to make sure it works like it should.
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Can an Xbox overheat and catch fire?

The console has several safeguards and temperature sensors built in to prevent the console catching fire. Additionally, the electronic components all have fire inhibitors that make it very hard for fire to actually burn long and hot enough to ignite it's surroundings.
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Will my Xbox overheat overnight?

Actually if you leave it on it won't damage your whole system but it will burn out your drive to where you can't use it. When the xbox is running and you have a disc in it the lens will get hot and eventually it will over heat and melt.
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How long can you leave an Xbox on before it overheats?

You can keep your Xbox One on overnight, but you run the risk of harming it or decreasing its life. When you use your Xbox One, it generates heat, which then cools down when you switch it off. Leaving your Xbox One on overnight after you've used it during the day may cause it to overheat.
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