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[Solved] Xbox 1 Console Issue: Alternating Orange & Green LEDs, Red Flashing Light, No Picture, Loud Noise

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Why does my original Xbox flash green and orange, then red, with no picture, and how can I fix it?

The symptoms point more to a corrupted or damaged EEPROM/motherboard issue than a hard-drive failure, especially since unplugging the HDD and drive did not change anything and there is still no picture [#17116118] [#17142667] One reply notes that when the Xbox flashes green, reboots, then flashes red/green, the EEPROM may be corrupt or flashed with the wrong Xbox version, and that this also causes no video output [#17116118] The motherboard also showed badly done TSOP bridge work, which supports the idea that someone modified it before and may have damaged the board [#17142667] A possible repair is to read and rewrite the EEPROM if you have the tools, but that was only suggested as a DIY option and no detailed fix was provided [#17116164] In the thread, the practical resolution was to replace the entire motherboard; the user later reported that the board replacement solved it and the EPROM was probably damaged [#17150231] [#17554727]
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  • #1 17111789
    Fantao
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    Hello
    I recently bought an old Xbox 1 console. The console worked but was very loud. After a few days, it stopped working and now, after switching on, the orange and green LEDs flash alternately, and after a while only the red LED flashes and the console does not start. There is no picture. The console was modified once, but I don't know how, because I already bought one. I unplugged the drives and it was still the same. PS now the console is not making noise. Maybe it's a hard drive?
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  • #2 17111845
    sanfran
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    This is Xbox One for sure? Maybe 360?
  • #3 17111863
    Fantao
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    This is not an Xbox One but an Xbox in the first version (Classic)
    Xbox 1 Console Issue: Alternating Orange & Green LEDs, Red Flashing Light, No Picture, Loud Noise
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  • #4 17112063
    k3mal
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    If alternating orange and green are blinking, check AV cable connection first.
    How loud was she walking, i.e. that the fan was not working, i.e. the console was overheating and now the red light is on.
    Try replacing the paste under the CPU and GPU, maybe you didn't have time to fry anything.
  • #5 17112349
    Fantao
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    I changed the AV cable to the other one and then the same. However, the LED does not flash orange (optical illusion ? ;) only green and red alternately for a while. Later, you can hear a loud humming noise from the fan and only the orange LED is on for a few seconds, then the console turns off completely.
  • #6 17112621
    k3mal
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    And nothing is displayed on the screen? Since the cable is ok and other colors are flashing, a number should be displayed, indicating an error code.
    If green-red - disassemble the console, disconnect the drive and disk, reconnect. These colors indicate a HDD or drive connection problem.

    To be sure, you can also replace the paste, because it takes 10 minutes of robots, and the first Xs like to overheat. The original paste is dry to a chip after so many years :)
  • #7 17115697
    Fantao
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    Unplugging the drives gives nothing because without them the green and red LEDs continue to flash. Can I give an IDE cable to the disk and drive from my computer? They are the same? The fan works perfectly and is quiet so a loud noise must have been generated by the hard drive and now it may have completely gone. There is no picture, and when you turn on the console, you can only hear a puff in the speakers for a moment. Should the console show any image after unfastening the drives?
    After examining the motherboard, I found a strange stain like rosin on one of the resistors near the NVIDIA processor. After cleaning it looks quite suspicious. It is a resistor number R7D10. The R7D1 resistor located a bit further is also suspicious. I attach photos of these resistors.
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  • #8 17116075
    k3mal
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    I meant you to check the connection to the disk and drive, just unplug and plug it back in, then turn it on and see.
    Maybe there is no connection somewhere, through tarnished contacts or something. You can also clean the connectors on the disk and drive with some electronics cleaner.

    A screen of this type should appear on the screen (but connect the consoles with HDD and drive), with the number in the upper left corner:
    Xbox 1 Console Issue: Alternating Orange & Green LEDs, Red Flashing Light, No Picture, Loud Noise
    The cables are identical to those on your PC for IDE drives, so you can swap them.

    R7D1 and R7D10 are connected, someone before you was playing in reworking the TSOP, that's why he soldered the points where there were no resistors originally.
    After these points, I also know that you have a motherboard between V1.2 and V1.5 :)
    Personally, I bet 80% that the hard drive in your console simply collapsed.
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  • #9 17116107
    Fantao
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    But if the hard drive has fallen, after unplugging it from the motherboard, I should have the same message as in the screen you posted. And in my case, after disconnecting the drives, the green and red LEDs continue to flash and there is no image on the screen. I connected the AV and power cable from the second twin console and nothing else.
    I would also put it on the disk because before the failure it was walking like a Russian tank and now it is quiet. But why am I not seeing any screen?
    As for the paste under the prock, I will replace it, but at the moment it is not the reason why the console does not turn on because it will not even heat up because it does not turn on and the fan works efficiently, so it provides good cooling.
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    #10 17116118
    k3mal
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    Cytat z forum anglojęzycznego:
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    If it flashes green and reboots and then flashes red green, it's the eeprom that's corrupt or has been flashes with another Xbox version.
    ( reason I know I done it lmao had to buy an eeprom reader to fix it )

    You get no image on the screen when this happens.


    Tak więc to by się zgadzało.
  • #11 17116137
    Fantao
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    That would be perfect. Uploading the wrong flash version is eliminated because the console worked earlier, so the EPROM could just be damaged. Only in this case is the console to be crushed?
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    #12 17116164
    k3mal
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    You can probably read the EEPROM and try to upload it again, but I have never done it personally so I have no experience.

    How to read / write eeprom, maybe you can find answer and tutorial here:
    Quote:
    1.http: //www.instructables.com/id/XBox-EEPROM-ReaderWriter/
    2.http: //www.instructables.com/id/XBox-EEPROM-Reader-Alternate-Version/
  • #13 17118091
    Fantao
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    Ok. I will not do it myself. Anyone know of a website where they could repair such an antique console?
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    #14 17118646
    Atr3ju
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    Hit the Handyman, he knows the Xbox 1 like no one else.

    xbox.cba.pl
  • #15 17122478
    Fantao
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    Thank you. I contacted the foreman and he will undertake the repair. I will let you know what the fault was.
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    #16 17142667
    Eidems
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    Eeprom malfunction. The photos you took were TSOP bridges, someone took them poorly. I have for sale working motherboards with a power supply after Tsopa, priv. Best regards.
  • #17 17150231
    Fantao
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    So the entire motherboard was replaced. There was nothing to be done with the old one. By the way, the disk was replaced with 250GB.
    The topic can be closed.
  • #18 17554727
    Fantao
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    The entire motherboard has been replaced in the console. The eprom was probably damaged.
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Topic summary

✨ The discussion revolves around an Xbox 1 console experiencing issues characterized by alternating orange and green LED lights, followed by a red flashing light, no display output, and previously loud operation. Users suggest checking the AV cable connection, potential overheating due to fan failure, and the need to replace thermal paste under the CPU and GPU. The original poster clarifies that the console is an Xbox Classic, not an Xbox One, and mentions a possible hard drive failure. Further troubleshooting includes inspecting connections, cleaning tarnished contacts, and examining the motherboard for damage. Ultimately, the motherboard was replaced, and a new 250GB hard drive was installed, resolving the issues.
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TL;DR: For original Xbox owners seeing FRAG (red/green) and no picture: “I bet 80% the hard drive collapsed,” but EEPROM/TSOP faults are common. Start by reseating IDE, swapping in a PC IDE cable, and checking AV; expect an error code only with drives connected. [Elektroda, k3mal, post #17116075]

Why it matters: This FAQ helps Original Xbox (Classic) owners diagnose flashing LEDs, no picture, loud noises, and choose repair or recovery steps.

Quick Facts

What does flashing red and green (FRAG) with no video mean on an original Xbox?

If it flashes green, reboots, then flashes red and green, suspect EEPROM corruption. The EEPROM may be from another Xbox version. The console shows no video in this state: “You get no image on the screen when this happens.” [Elektroda, k3mal, post #17116118]

Will I get an error screen if I unplug the HDD and DVD drive?

No. Connect both the HDD and DVD to see an error screen. With them attached, a screen appears with an error number in the upper-left. Use it to narrow the fault. [Elektroda, k3mal, post #17116075]

Can I use a PC IDE ribbon cable in the original Xbox?

Yes. The Xbox uses the same IDE ribbon type as PCs. Swap in a known-good PC IDE cable to rule out a bad ribbon. Also reseat the connectors on both ends. [Elektroda, k3mal, post #17116075]

How do I reseat and test the HDD/DVD connections quickly?

Do this quick reseat test:
  1. Power off, unplug AC, and open the case.
  2. Disconnect and reconnect IDE and power cables on HDD and DVD; clean contacts.
  3. Optionally replace the IDE ribbon with a good PC cable; reconnect AV, then boot. This isolates tarnished contacts or a dead ribbon. [Elektroda, k3mal, post #17116075]

What are R7D1 and R7D10 jumpers near the NVIDIA chip?

They are TSOP bridges used when modding the Xbox. Poorly executed bridges can cause boot faults. “The photos you took were TSOP bridges, someone took them poorly.” [Elektroda, Eidems, post #17142667]

LEDs flash orange and green—what should I check first?

Check the AV cable connection first. Alternating orange and green LEDs point to an AV cable detection issue. Reseat or replace the AV cable, then reboot. [Elektroda, k3mal, post #17112063]

Could a failing hard drive cause the noise and the boot failure?

Yes. “I bet 80% that the hard drive in your console simply collapsed.” Swap the IDE ribbon and reseat connections before replacing parts. [Elektroda, k3mal, post #17116075]

Should I replace the CPU/GPU thermal paste during troubleshooting?

Yes. Early Xbox consoles overheat, and the original paste dries out. Replacing paste takes about 10 minutes and helps prevent thermal shutdowns. Do it while you have the console open. [Elektroda, k3mal, post #17112063]

What motherboard revision do R7D1/R7D10 bridges suggest?

Those bridges indicate a v1.2–v1.5 motherboard. This detail helps when selecting compatible mods or parts. It also frames TSOP and EEPROM expectations for diagnosis. [Elektroda, k3mal, post #17116075]

Who can repair an original Xbox like this?

For Poland-based users, a recommended specialist is “Handyman” (xbox.cba.pl), known for Xbox 1 repairs. Contact them for EEPROM and TSOP troubleshooting. [Elektroda, Atr3ju, post #17118646]

What ultimately fixed the OP’s console?

The repair replaced the entire motherboard. The old board was not recoverable. The hard drive was also upgraded to 250 GB. [Elektroda, Fantao, post #17150231]

Can I reflash a corrupted EEPROM without replacing the board?

Yes. You can read and write the Xbox EEPROM with a simple reader or writer. Follow documented DIY guides or ask a specialist. This approach recovers from EEPROM corruption without swapping the board. [Elektroda, k3mal, post #17116164]
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