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Original Xbox clock capacitor leak: remove it before it eats the board The clock capacitor on original Xbox motherboards (revisions 1.0 to 1.5 especially) is well known for leaking corrosive electrolyte that eats nearby traces. Take the board out, remove the capacitor, neutralise and clean the area, and repair any damaged traces. The console runs fine without it; it simply forgets the time after being unplugged. by CircuitScope research team · 09 Oct 2026 · 3