Microsoft Xbox 360 User manual

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These instructions will show you how to open the console to replace the DVDrom drive, laser
and other internal parts. Opening your console will void your warrantee, and ConsoleParts4U
does not accept any responsibility for broken tablets due to the installation process. You
proceed at your own risk.
•Remove Hard Drive
•Grasp the hard drive assembly and press the release button while lifting its front edge.
•Remove the hard drive assembly from the top vent.
Bottom Vent
•Stand the console vertically
with the bottom edge facing
up.
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Throughout the following
opening procedure, the finger
of an
Xbox 360 opening
tool can be used in place of a
spudger.
•Insert the flat end of a spudger
or the edge of an Xbox 360
opening tool into the small
gap at the front edge of the
bottom vent.
•Pry the front edge of the bottom vent away from the faceplate.
Xbox360
Dismantling Instructions

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•In the next few steps, you will use the tip of a spudger or the finger of an Xbox 360
opening tool to release the clips along the left and right sides of the bottom vent. Their
locations are highlighted in red.
•You will insert the tool into the holes molded into the white plastic side case pieces.

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•To release the clips, work from the front edge of the bottom vent.
•While slightly lifting the front edge of the bottom vent, use the tip of a spudger to push the
clips closest to the front of the bottom vent towards the inside of the console.

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•Repeat the same process to release the two center clips on the bottom vent.

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•Use the tip of your spudger to release the clips on the bottom vent nearest the back of the
Xbox.

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•Remove the bottom vent from the 360.
•Insert the edge of a spudger between the faceplate and the outer casing near the power
button.
•Run your spudger along the edge of the faceplate to release the clips securing it to the
front of the console.
•You may also accomplish this task by using the edge of the Xbox 360 opening tool, but it
may scratch the plastic case.
•Alternatively, you can use your hands to carefully pull the faceplate away from the Xbox.

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•Repeat the same motions as previously mentioned to release the left side of the faceplate.

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•Remove the faceplate from the front face of the console.

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•Stand the console vertically with the top edge facing up.
•The top vent is secured to the console via clips. The first two clips are located underneath
the top vent closest to the faceplate, as shown in the pictures.

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•Insert the flat end of a spudger into the small gaps previously mentioned to release the
clips.
•You may also use the long finger of an Xbox 360 opening tool to accomplish this task.

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•The last clip is hidden underneath the rubber foot nearest the back of the console.
•Use the tip of your spudger to release the clip on the top vent nearest the back of the
Xbox.
•Remove the top vent from the 360.
•To continue, you must peel the warranty sticker off the console. Be aware that this will
void your console's warranty agreement with Microsoft. Proceed at your own risk.
•Carefully peel the warranty sticker off the console.

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•The upper and lower cases are attached via several latches, located in the front and back
of the console. These latches must be disengaged to separate the upper case from the
console.
•Use the flat end of a spudger to release the following latches:
oAbove the front-facing USB ports.
oBeneath the front-facing USB ports.
oAbove the Memory Unit slots.

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•Insert the flat end of a spudger and pry upwards to release the last remaining latch located
above the eject button.

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•Slightly lift the front portion of the lower case to ensure that the latches in the front have
been completely released.

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•The upper and lower cases are held together by seven release latches located on the back
of the console. Their locations are highlighted in red.

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•Press the Xbox 360 opening tool down into the clips securing the lower case to the upper
case near the I/O ports.
•While pressing down on the tool, push the lower and upper cases apart to separate the
retaining clips.

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•While pushing the upper and lower cases apart, use the tip of a spudger or the finger of an
Xbox 360 opening tool to push the long clip highlighted in red toward the center of the
360.
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The clip should release, leaving the clips near the power connector as the only thing
holding the upper and lower cases together.
•Press the Xbox 360 opening tool down into the two remaining clips near the power
connector.
•Push the upper and lower cases apart to fully release the retaining clips.