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Why does my Xbox One whine?

This could be from the power supply as most coil whines come from power supplies. In the xbox one X the power supply is inside the console and is not accessible. I would suggest a repair if this is something you can not stand/is too annoying.
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Why is my Xbox One making a whining sound?

Replies (5)  The only two things that can make that kind of annoys is the disk Drive and the fan. Have you tried to have the console on without any disks in the system? If the noise continues, its a fan issue, if not, probably the disc drive isnt spinning properly or possibly something hitting it.
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Does Xbox have coil whine?

It is a defective coil on the motherboard, that's making the noise. It's called coil whine. He writes that it's resonating and reacts to processor load. This is why when you play a game the sound changes or goes away.
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Why is my Xbox making a wind noise?

it could be a ventilation problem. Was this reply helpful? make sure all your vents are clean and that your xbox is well ventilated. if it is in a confined space or has dusty vents the fans will work harder which in turn makes the console louder.
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Why does my Xbox One sound like a jet?

The way the console is designed is that the fan will kick it to high-gear when the system starts getting hot from the surrounding environment and/or from generating a lot of heat while playing a game. Some users also report that the fan also gets loud when your hard drive is too full.
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Xbox One Coil Whine

Is coil whine a defect?

Users may experience electrical crackling or high pitch noise issues. In many cases, these issues will be related to "coil whine", which is inherent in the design of today's high-power computer products and is not a hardware defect.
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Does coil whine damage anything?

The sound identified is coil whining, which is a sound that happens when vibration of the coil happens in the inductor. This usually happens when the graphics card is running a workload at a high frame rate. Even if you can hear the noise, this should not damage the card or affect functionality.
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Is it normal for Xbox One to make noise?

Is your Xbox One making a weird noise? There's a good chance this is the disc drive of the Xbox One grinding because of a loose gear. It doesn't scratch your game discs, but it does make them impossible to read. This issue is best seen by a game console repair expert.
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Why is my Xbox whistling?

As the console works harder it will generate more heat, causing the fan to spin faster to dissipate the increased heat, therefore producing more of the noise you are hearing.
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Why is my Xbox running so bad?

The first step to ensure your console always runs smoother is to clear the cache after a short period. The cache stores data so that you access things easily and quickly. If your cache data is constantly full, your device will start running slower and eventually lag.
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Why is my Xbox making a humming noise when off?

Hi, it's possible your power settings are set to instant on. When that is on the Xbox is only in standby mode, so the fan will still move and sometimes may make a noise. If you don't want that, then change the power setting to power saving mode, and that will completely turn the Xbox off.
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Can coil whine fix itself?

It is possible for coil whine to either reduce in intensity or completely disappear over time. Sometimes this happens within days of getting the new GPU/PSU that causes it, other times it can take longer. But there are also cases where it sticks around and does not disappear.
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What are the signs of coil whine?

More often it sounds like a small object rattling inside your hardware…and that's because that's pretty much what is happening. Coil whine happens when a lot of power is passing through sensitive electronics, causing them to rapidly vibrate from the power surge.
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Does high FPS cause coil whine?

Coil whine is the result of high current flowing through wires on your GPU. The higher the FPS, the harder the GPU needs to work, more current flows through the wires, and the coil whine is louder. Undervolting your GPU may reduce the coil whine.
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Can you claim warranty for coil whine?

A: Most manufacturers will not replace a component under warranty for coil whine alone.
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What causes coil whine?

Though it can come from many components, coil whine is usually found in video cards. High-end graphics cards are used to run intensive software or demanding games, which can cause them to work very hard and vibrate. Every PC component has a resonant frequency when coupled with the rest of the electrical circuit.
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Can dust damage Xbox One?

Can dust break an Xbox One? If you don't clean your Xbox regularly, dust, dirt, hair, and debris can get into your console and cause it to overheat and malfunction. Internal components like your disc drive or cooling fan can also suffer damage when dust accumulation blocks the air vents.
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Is it safe to vacuum Xbox One?

NO! Vacuum cleaners have electric conductivity, which can destroy your xBox if it transmits electricity stored in the transmittors on your motherboard. To clean your xBox (or any other gaming console), open it up, get an air compessor and some wipes to clean it.
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Can I use a vacuum to clean my Xbox fan?

It is not recommended to use a vacuum or electronic appliance to clean another electronic. Reasons vary. A vacuum for example can cause damage to your Xbox through transmitting static electricity that can harm the components inside.
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How do I know if my Xbox fan is bad?

Bad fan. If the fan does not run when the Xbox One is turned on then it is defective and should be replaced.
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Why is my Xbox One fan so loud?

These issues are usually due to dust getting in the intake vents blocking most of the airflow, which causes the Xbox to try to pull more air in to keep it cool. That is probably why it is making a lot of noise.
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