Here’s what to do if your Xbox One keeps ejecting discs

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Using physical copies of games is has its advantages. At the end of the day, you’re not depending on the network to install and play titles. Also, the boxed copy is great for collectors.

However, even the sturdyXbox Onehas some users wanting to switch to digital copies. Namely, some of them experienced a rather peculiar issue, as theirXbox Onekeeps ejecting adiskfollowed by the well-known beep. On its own and even while in standby. We’ll try and provide you with a fix for this below.

Xbox One ejecting disc on its own? Here’s how to fix this

Solution 1 – Give power cycle a try

Let’s try with the oldest trick in the book. A lot ofXbox Oneerrors, if not the majority, are easily fixed by a simple power cycle sequence. Therefore, if yourXbox Onestarts misbehaving, your first step is to go for the power cycle or hard reset. The whole Xbox-ejects-diskthing might be a system bug and this should address it.

Here’s how to perform a power cycle on yourXbox One:

Solution 2 – Clear persistent storage

Another way to resolve this is by clearing persistent storage and performing a power cycle again. This seemingly fixed the issue for many users. Of course, we must stress that this applies only if the problem at hand is related to software.

If the hardware is an issue, it’ll hardly help and we suggest considering repairs or replacement. A bit ludicrous but certainly possible reason is roaches infestation, as they enter the console.

Here’s how to clear persistent storage and hopefully resolve the problem:

If you’reXbox Onekeeps ejecting a disc, contact the support. They should be able to assist you. And, on that note, we can conclude this article. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to tell us in the comments section below. We look forward to hearing from you.

Here’s what to do if your Xbox One keeps ejecting discs#

Xbox One ejecting disc on its own? Here’s how to fix this#

Solution 1 – Give power cycle a try#

Solution 2 – Clear persistent storage#

Here’s what to do if your Xbox One keeps ejecting discs

Xbox One ejecting disc on its own? Here’s how to fix this

Solution 1 – Give power cycle a try

Solution 2 – Clear persistent storage