Visitor

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10/07/2026 5:17 PM

My cable box won’t power up

The box is completely dead and won’t power up

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Official Employee

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21 days ago

Good morning @user_fddqhj. If you have an XFINITY store close by, you can exchange the cable box there for a new one. If not, our team can submit an order to ship you one. Which option would work best for you? 

Visitor

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There isn’t a store near me so please ship one

Official Employee

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If you could send our team a direct message with your full name and full address, we can place that order for you.
 

To send a "Direct Message" ("Private") message:

• Click "Sign In" if necessary

• Click the "Direct Message chat" icon

• Click the "Start new conversation"

• Type "Xfinity Support" in the "To:" line and select "Xfinity Support" from the drop-down list which appears. The "Xfinity Support" graphic replaces the "To:" line

• Type your message in the text area near the bottom of the window

• Press Enter to send it
 

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Visitor

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4 Messages

There is no icon for direct message 

Official Employee

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@user_fddqhj Try the steps in this

https://forums.xfinity.com/conversations/guidelines/how-to-direct-messaging-within-the-forum/697ba1e570934d009185c514 video example. Once we gather your account info, we'll be able to troubleshoot and have a tech swap out the box asap if you don't have a store nearby. 

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Visitor

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4 Messages

4 hours ago

I received the new box but nothing happens when I hook it up

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