Xbox Series X/S Thermal Paste Replacement
Model Numbers: 1882 (Xbox Series X), 1883 (Xbox Series S)
Turnaround: 1 business day
Warranty: 1 year
Xbox Series X/S Thermal Paste Replacement – Mission Viejo & Orange County
A layer of thermal paste moves heat from the Xbox's processor into its heatsink. After a few years it dries out and stops doing its job, so the console runs hotter and the fan spins faster and louder.
We take the console apart, remove the heatsink, clean off the old paste and apply fresh high-performance thermal paste. This repair also includes our full deep cleaning: we clean the fan, the heatsink fins and the vents while the console is open, and test it under load before you pick it up.
If a deep cleaning alone will fix your Xbox, we'll tell you and charge for the cleaning instead.
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Turnaround: Cleanings and thermal repairs are ready in 1 business day.
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Free Diagnosis: Not sure what's wrong? We'll check your console for free and give you the price before we start.
Signs Your Xbox Series X/S Needs This Repair
- Your Xbox Series X/S still runs hot or loud even after the dust has been cleaned out.
- It shuts off or shows an overheating warning during demanding games.
- The fan is loud or roars during games, even with plenty of space around it.
- The console is several years old and has never been opened.
Why not just clean it?
Cleaning removes the dust that blocks the airflow, but it can't fix dried-out paste between the processor and the heatsink. If your console is more than a few years old, doing both at once usually makes the biggest difference.
Get Your Xbox Series X/S Fixed in Mission Viejo
Live in Orange County? Visit our local store conveniently located at the corner of La Paz and Marguerite (near the Mission Viejo Library).
Ways to Repair:
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In-Store Drop-Off: Book a drop-off time or walk in during business hours. You only need to bring the console. Keep your controller, cables and stand at home unless we ask for them.
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Uber Courier Drop-off: Contact us first to schedule a repair. Use the Uber app and select courier at the top. Deliver to "RxTech Repair". We will send it back the same way sealed in a box to your address. Return Courier service fee will be added onto the repair cost. You pay exactly what we pay which depends on the time of day and distance from the store. Ask us for a quote for your specific address.
Mail-In Repair from Anywhere in the US
Not in OC? Mail-in repairs are welcome.
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Contact us: Call or text (949) 903-6452 to confirm the repair, then click the "Buy Now" button above.
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Ship: Pack the console in a sturdy box with plenty of padding and send it to us by USPS, FedEx or UPS using our shipping instructions.
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Relax: The turnaround time above starts the day your console arrives. We'll text you when it's done and ship it back.
Why Choose Us?
- Upfront Prices: The price on this page includes parts and labor. If we find anything else, we'll call you before doing any extra work.
- Your Games Stay Put: We don't reset or erase your console. Your games, saves and settings stay just as they are.
- 5 Star Rated on Google & Yelp: We'll do our best to make you a believer too.
- Serving Mission Viejo since 2016: We've been here a decade and aren't planning on going anywhere.
Not sure which model you have?
Look for Model 1882 (Series X) or Model 1883 (Series S) on the label on the back or bottom of your console.
Not sure what repair you need?
If your console has never been cleaned, the Xbox Series X/S Deep Cleaning is often enough on its own. If the fan grinds, rattles or doesn't spin, you need a Xbox Series X/S Fan Replacement instead.
Still under Microsoft's warranty?
If your console is still under the manufacturer's warranty and wasn't dropped or damaged, check with Microsoft first. Opening the console here may affect that warranty.
RxTech Repair is an independent repair shop and is not affiliated with Sony Interactive Entertainment or Microsoft. PlayStation, PS5 and PS4 are trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. Xbox, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.















