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Saturday, December 10th, 2022 4:17 PM

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X1 box appears dead. Any special process to replace?

My X1 set top box, which I've had for a number of years now, seems to be dead. When we got up this morning it was making a pretty awful grind/buzz sound that makes me suspect that its internal hard drive has died, and it just sits with a `- -` status code on the screen forever. I tried power cycling it at the outlet (gently), but it seems permanently kaput.

Since there are no available upgrades, the "manage devices" page only lets me add a new box, not replace an existing one. The troubleshooting assistant wants to walk through things like attempting a reboot, but I know none of that will succeed. I'm not even sure the unit would receive the command in its current state.

I can't find anything on the site that makes clear whether I can get a replacement by simple walk-in to a local Xfinity store with the dead box. Can I? :) 

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2 years ago

@ptous Thank you for reaching out to the Xfinity Forums team. I am sorry to hear that your X1 cable box just stopped working. If you have had it for a few years, replacing it would be the best option. Yes, you can go to your local Xfinity service center to swap out equipment. You do not need to submit an order to walk in for a swap. You can set up an appointment to avoid any long waits. https://www.xfinity.com/local/store-offers

Just bring the device and the power cord. One of my amazing store agents will can swap it out for you. 

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@XfinityZacharyA​ Thanks!

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It is our pleasure, @ptous ! I've set up a follow up on our end to check back in with you in a few days to ensure you were able to swap the equipment and get everything connected. If you run into any issues please feel free to reach back out to us here at anytime! 

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I was indeed able to replace it the same day. It was a weekend so the closest store was fairly busy, but once my turn came around, the process was quick and easy.

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That is great to hear, thank you for sharing that experience, @ptous! Were you able to get the new box connected in  your home? How is everything working for you now?

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