XBOX 360 loud - you can do that
If your XBOX 360 is quite loud, it is often due to the heat. The XBOX 360 is not a quiet console anyway, but you can still contain the noise level with the following tricks.
XBOX 360 is too loud - causes and solutions
- First, make sure that the XBOX is not caught between the cabinet and other devices and that there is sufficient air supply. Otherwise the heat can build up and the fan starts to work in a noise-intensive manner. Raise the device feet with a piece of foam rubber or similar material to ensure sufficient ventilation under the device.
- Make sure that the fan opening is free and not clogged.
- If you still have space at your console, an external fan is worthwhile. The additional cooler is connected via USB and contains different program levels.
- Depending on the age of the device, the volume may decrease when you reset the XBOX 360. Then install only the games you really need to save the hard drive.
- With a little luck, a software update will also fix your problem.
Reduce the volume of the XBOX 360: Remove dust with compressed air spray
Over time, dust accumulates in the console, which heats the device and drives the fan. Note that the guarantee is void if you open the device.
- First remove the mains plug. Remove the panel for cleaning.
- Attach the fan so that it cannot rotate and remove the dust with compressed air.
- The compressed air spray should not contain any moisture in the tube, otherwise it will get directly into the XBOX 360.
- Sometimes the problem is not the fan, but the internal drive. We'll show you how to clean the XBOX 360's laser and drive.
If all the tips do not help and you still have a guarantee on the XBOX 360, you should exchange the device. Looking for better consoles, we compare the best game consoles on the next page.