XBOX 360 Disassembly Tutorial
Opening the xbox 360 seems difficult at first because microsoft used a screwless case. Fortunatelely for you the console zombie isnt scared of a few plastic clips. In this tutorial we will show you how to open the xbox 360 and remove the dvd drive.
Stuff you will need:
- Needlenose pliers
- Torx and flathead screwdrivers
- Ultimate Xbox 360 Opening Tool
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We're working with a core 360. If you have a premium 360, take off the hard drive first. | |
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Remove the faceplate. Stick your thumb into the slot, press, and pull. | |
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Remove the warranty sticker (this obviously voids your warranty). | |
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The right plastic cover is attached with 6 plastic clips. There are three on each side. | |
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To release the clips just stick the Ultimate 360 Opening Tool through the holes and push the clip while pulling up on the cover. | |
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Start on one side and work your way back. | |
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Right cover removed | |
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The left cover is a little more complicated. Two of the clips are only accessible through holes in the cover (see picture). You have to stick your paperclip between the side of the case and the clip and push the clip open. |
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Another clip... | |
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To access one of the clips on the left you have to remove one of the case feet. Its attached with some adhesive. | |
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Closer look at the hole... | |
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The left cover removed. | |
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This is the trickiest part. There are 7 clips on the back of the 360. Stick your paperclip in there and push. You should hear a nice solid click when a clip is released. |
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Now do the same on the right. After all the clips are released push the two halves of the case apart. As you're pushing the two halves apart you might have to give the clips one final push to get them open. | |
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The back of the case with the clips open and the two halves separated. | |
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The front is easier to work with. Three clips on the left... | |
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and one on the right. | |
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You can open them up with a fingernail or a thin screwdriver. | |
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The right clip open and two halves separated. You should now be able to remove the bottom half of the case. | |
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This is the eject button. | |
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Its not attached with any screws. Just pull it out. | |
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To get the bottom half of the case off you'll need to remove these 6 torx screws. | |
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Top half of the case removed. | |
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The dvd drive is attached with a little adhesive piece. Peel it off. | |
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The dvd drive cables are a pain to get out without pliers. | |
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Stick your flathead screwdriver into the hole and release the clip that holds the air duct. Remove the air duct. | |
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The xbox 360 motherboard. | |
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Another picture of the motherboard from a different angle. | |
