How To Repair FRAG on the OG Xbox (Flashing RED & GREEN Light)

In this video I fix an original Xbox which has FRAG (Flashing Red and Green light) AKA as the 'Christmas Lights'. It is an easy fix once the problem was known, and hopefully other consoles may also have failed in the same way.
If your Xbox was fixed in the same way or a different way, then please add it to the comments section to help others out.
WARNING! This Xbox has an internal power supply so if you have the Xbox casing removed and the console is plugged in or even when it is off, there is a chance of a fatal electric shock from the exposed power supply.
When I added heat to the capacitors from the hair dryer, I made sure my hands were not near the power supply. Only work on electronics if you understand the risks involved.

[@bradnelson3595]

I've never seen any other repair guy use heat like you did. What a great tip. Thanks, Vince.

[@Jharvey3298]

Exact same symptoms, followed your diag steps and found the exact same problem. Thank you!

[@Box223]

So you're finally back to making the Short Version videos, they're just hidden. I think I'm starting to figure this out now.

[@donnieraygianchand]

Does it work when you push the disc tray button? Mine has this problem and when I push the disc tray button, the display comes out.

[@mikebrasoljr8857]

Awesome video. This gives me hope that I may be able to fix my 2001 Launch Team model.

[@Skull_Muncher]

Hope you were able to fix it

[@mikebrasoljr8857]

@@Skull_Muncher I still haven’t tried yet. I’m still nervous to break the warranty seals.

[@Skull_Muncher]

@@mikebrasoljr8857 using a blow dryer you can losen the adhesive so u could put the stickers back undamaged after repair

[@Skull_Muncher]

@@mikebrasoljr8857 with a blow dryer, you can weaken the adhesive so u can move the sticker without damaging it

[@JonathanMoore-in3qk]

@@mikebrasoljr8857your 18 year warranty?

[@Blake2567]

Is the electrolyte residue safe to touch or is it more of like an acidic substance that i should use gloves for?

[@mikaeltulloch-reid7065]

thanks for this video

[@josephperez2249]

awesome tip

[@eileenlucynakurosawa7421]

Recap the PS is pretty recommended, that way will endure quite a lot and ensures a healthy system.

[@joebadboy6498]

tes un génie mec💯

[@MichaelM28]

Finally we see his face 😃

[@sameerlatif-0319]

4:31 What’s it called that thing to fix motherboard ?

[@sameerlatif-0319]

Which heat do you use for motherboard to come back life again hot warm or cold ?

[@homosexually]

He's using the hair dryer specifically for the heat.

[@TheFightersspirit]

I bought a fully refurbished board 1.4-1.5 for 85$ with a paired drive and after putting it in and everything I get this error. It has new caps and thermal paste so idk what the issue is.

[@thomassandoval8025]

I read that the boards are tied to the hard drive. Could be why yours isn't working.

[@TheFightersspirit]

@@thomassandoval8025 I ended up sending my whole xbox to a company to canada 9 months ago and they ghosted me 😮‍💨 so they stole my xbox 🤦

[@TheFightersspirit]

Yeah I sent my whole xbox to be repaired. I got tired of messing with it, but the company ghosted me 9 months ago 😮‍💨 stole my whole xbox 😭 company called resurgence games out of Canada

[@izbored6168]

What happens when you put a psp game in a ps5 or ps4??

[@brianwojcik2522]

Does not work

[@Rcxd2009]

You just earned a sub 👍

[@excitablepack7076]

Does this happen often?

[@thongquehanoi]

Ah OG Xbox gets full widescreen support

[@MichaelM28]

I genuinely thought you were a bootleg My Mate Vince 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@ChrisPlayzBLOX]

Mymatevince copy.

[@b3n490]

This is his other channel