Removing the Xbox Clock Capacitor before it destroys the console

Well done. Looking forward to the next parts of your OG Xbox modding journey.

Did my two a couple of months ago along with redoing the thermal paste and softmodding them. I also changed the ide hdd for a sata one. Great vid as always , look forward to the next one

You know, man, there's something about the pixelated poetry of Halo 1 & 2 and Fable that just hits different. Those games didn't just entertain--they transported me. They pulled into a universe where the line between hero and antihero blurred like a cheap scotch on a Monday night. Halo's vast cosmos and Fable's whimsical lands--they weren't just backdrops, they were characters in their own right. I soaked up every bit of lore, every twist in the storyline like it was the last cigarette in a rainstorm. Master Chief, Cortana, the heroes and villains--they had arcs, they had depth. They were more than pixels; they were practically breathing. And those moral choices in Fable, man. They forced you to stare into the abyss of your own soul and decide what kind of player, what kind of person, you wanted to be. Good, evil, or somewhere in between. If I could distill just a fraction of that world-building, that character depth, and those gut-wrenching choices into my writing, I might just have something worth reading.

Thanks Kari. I was about to open up my old Xbox as it's turning on but then turning off again after a while. So this video is already helpful and while I look for the error I'll also remove that capacitor.

I am just exploring everything surrounding capacitors on retro consoles, I just recapped a PSOne in fact. seeing your video now is leading me to write on my project list doing this exact work on my xbox that I got second hand a few months ago. It works, I haven't opened it yet to assess it's state, hopefully when I do there hasn't been any initial damage. Great video Kari! looking forward to more projects on your xbox!

Very interesting video Kari I thought perhaps you might be installing a cap at a slightly higher voltage so it wouldn't leak and still provide dc smoothing on the clock circuit.

The first Halo was nearly a perfect game. I still think about that last level a lot. Great job on the hardware fix!

I loved the full size Xbox controllers, obviously they are too big for children and a lot of adults too, but if you have big hands or long fingers it's the best controller ever made.

Much more similar than I expected to what the PCs used to be back then. Specially the DVD drive and the HD... Really nice 👍

Great job Kari. Glad to hear you are going for a total recap.

Thanks for sharing! Just a hint - if you have issues removing a through-hole component, you can add fresh solder and then take the desoldering gun. That usually works like a charm 🙂

Good job, subscribed so I can see what else you do with the OG xbox

Good video. I look forward to seeing what other mods you make.

Hi Kari. Only came across your channel today, Youtube suggestion. I have binged watched your vids, love It. Now subbed and will look forward to more content

In the past month I've been going into a deep dive on Xbox modding. Started off by getting that nasty clock capacitor and I'm now attempting to get a SSD to work. Feels like such a coincidence that you're making this video now lol.

Subscribed, you make desoldering look so easy. I was worried about attempting this with my Xbox, but I'm going to give it ago thanks to your video. I can't believe you got the original Xbox for a tenner.

Top video as always Kari👍

I use to love working on these. I think this is my favorite Xbox so far. That controller with my big hands was epic!

Top tips!!! I'm in the market for an OG XBOX myself. When I find one I'll definitely be following this guide.

Always a pleasure watching your video, well done. Cheers!