How to Fix Black Screen of Death on Xbox Series S

avatarAttainingFord路5 months ago
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avatarManningAndy路5 months ago

First, try a hard reset by holding down the power button for 10 seconds, then unplug it for 30 seconds. Plug it back in and turn it on.

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avatarInterferingHood路5 months ago

Make sure your HDMI cable is securely connected to both the Xbox and your TV. Sometimes, it's just a loose connection!

avatarTrainingLace路5 months ago

Try booting your Xbox Series S in low-resolution mode. Turn off the console, and then press and hold the power and eject button together until you hear a second beep.

avatarEnvassalingTier路5 months ago

Check your TV's input settings. Sometimes it鈥檚 just on the wrong input or the resolution is not set correctly for the Xbox.

avatarTabulatingMadam路5 months ago

I once had this issue and fixed it by updating the system firmware. If you can access the menu, go to Settings > System > Updates.

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