Article ID: 911535 - Last Review: July 16, 2009 - Revision: 4.4

When using your Xbox 360 console, your console vibrates

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SYMPTOMS

When you use your Xbox 360 console, it vibrates.

CAUSE

Currently, the cause of this issue is unknown.

THINGS TO TRY

  1. Make sure that your console sits flat on a flat surface.

    Note It is not important if the console is horizontal or vertical.
  2. Make sure that there is nothing on top of your console.
  3. Verify that the disc is not warped or bent.
  4. If the console does not stop vibrating, the console may require repair. Contact Xbox Customer Service. For more information, see the "Additional support" section.

Additional support

If the steps in the previous section did not resolve your issue, your console may have to be repaired. For more information about how to start the online repair process, please visit one of the following Web Page links:
United States customers - Online console repair (http://support.xbox.com/support/en/us/nxe/LiveIDSignIn.aspx? redirectUrl=http://support.xbox.com/support/en/us/nxe/registerdevice.aspx? step=repair)
Outside the United States - Online console repair (http://www.xbox.com/support/)
Note: Online console repair service is currently not available in all countries and regions.
For more information about how to contact Xbox Customer Support directly, please visit the following Microsoft Web site:
http://www.xbox.com/support/contact (http://www.xbox.com/support/contact)

APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft XBox 360 Video Game System
  • Microsoft Xbox
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