17/06/2026
An Xbox Series X came in for servicing today. The owner mentioned they were a smoker, so I expected some build-up internally—but this was on another level.
The combination of tar, dust, and fluff was so severe that much of it had to be physically scraped away, as it was firmly adhered to the components. This is a great example of how environmental factors can significantly impact the performance, cooling efficiency, and longevity of gaming hardware.
Can you smell this picture? 😷
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