Tools needed to open xbox 360 slim

This is less time-consuming than the above method, but runs the risk of breaking the clips that hold the grille in place. If you have a hard drive on your Xbox , first remove it. Remove the end grilles. Simply pull the end grilles away from the Xbox 's case and set them aside. Unclip the front of the case. There are four clips on the front of your Xbox that hold the top half and the bottom half of the case together; pull the top of a clip toward you while holding the bottom of the clip to release them.

These clips are in the following locations: One on either side of the disk tray One to the right of the power button One on the far-right side of the front of the Xbox Unclip the back of the case. Turn your Xbox over so that the back is facing you.

Place your hand inside the space on the right where the grille used to be and apply upward and downward pressure to the connected halves of the casing while inserting the flathead screwdriver into the small slots on the back.

In total, there are seven small slots along the back of the console. Remove the bottom of the case. Flip the Xbox so that its top is face-down, then pull the bottom of the case up and away from the Xbox You should now be looking at the metal part of the Xbox 's case.

Take out the screws holding the top of the case in place. Use your Torx screwdriver for this; if you see a screw that won't fit your screwdriver, don't try to unscrew it—it isn't necessary for disassembly.

There are six total screws in the metal part of the case that you'll need to remove: Two on the right side Two on the left side One in each of the indented circles in the middle Make sure you place the screws in a plastic bag or a similarly safe place. Flip your console over again. The metal side should be face-down, and the front of the console e. Remove the eject button. It's on the left side of the console's front.

Gently ease your flathead screwdriver under the green ribbon on the left side of the console's front face and pry. The eject button should pop right off. Lift the top of the case off of the Xbox The case should pull right off, and you should now be looking at your Xbox 's internal components. Not Helpful 9 Helpful Not Helpful 19 Helpful 7. Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. If you're opening your Xbox in hopes of fixing the red ring of death, consider taking the console in to a certified repair shop instead.

Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0. Opening your case will void your warranty. Do this at your own risk. Helpful 39 Not Helpful You Might Also Like How to. How to. About This Article. Written by:. Co-authors: Updated: July 2, Categories: Xbox Article Summary X 1. Italiano: Aprire una Xbox Bahasa Indonesia: Membuka Xbox Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read , times.

Reader Success Stories Abdul Q. Jan 7, But wikiHow made my day! Rated this article:. More reader stories Hide reader stories. Did this article help you? Cookies make wikiHow better. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Abdul Q. Pam Harris Dec 7, Cameron Settle Dec 17, Share yours! Hey, i have an xbox arcade and for some reason the tray doesn't open. Reply 6 years ago. I don't know if you have already heard or tried this, but simply giving a light knock on the top of the unit solves the problem on my xbox every time.

It doesn't take much force, just a quick easy knock. Good luck. Reply 7 years ago on Introduction. I do know that i have that problem with my tray too. I was told not to use a butter knife because it could knock the rails off. Use a paper clip. It helps alot better and it doesnt have such brutal force where it could break it. Im not sure how to do it internally though. Im not really a console guru. Okay so i just tried to turn on my xbox and it will load up only to the point of the start up screen.

Sometimes it wont even get that far and the screen will just go black. My controller wont even connect enough for me to get to the guide settings. Ive tried multiple techniques from different forums and nothing has worked. Please help. It just freezes i guess. Hi My xbox has suddenly started to make a constant clicking noise when trying to load a disc, and now it's unable to read any discs. Looking online people said that it is due to a dirty lens?

I don't know how to clean it or how to disassemble it.. Hi QMD, I enjoyed the tutorial. Using the techniques described above, I'm trying to psyche myself into trying to sort out the problem. Can you point me in the right direction - I mean I still don't have a clear grasp of what the actual malfunction is? Reply 10 years ago on Step 5.

Greetings, you're now facing one of the most challenging questions that has been discussed for years on Xbox forums. The fix is to effectively re-melt the BGA so the balls flow back in to their normal spots. Now for the fix. The best solution, honestly, is to pay someone who owns a wave-reflow station to do it for you. These repairmen can be found on the Scenyx forums. Watch out for Craigslist repairmen, most of them have absolutely no idea what they are doing, except the ones who own a reflow station.

If you don't feel like shipping away the box or having someone else repair it which again, I recommend as the best option , you can always try the semi-effective Llamma fix, which involves removing the X-Clamps and replacing them with screws, and overheating the GPU so that the BGA slightly melts properly. There is an extreme amount of misinformation. Good Luck. I got a problem with a fan. The terminals that the fan attaches to are only putting out 1. Does anyone have any idea about whats going on here?

Could this problem be caused by the external power supply? I would like to get a bit more information before carrying on so any help will be appreciated. Reply 10 years ago on Introduction. I forgot to add on, the power supply has nothing to do with it. It delivers a few 12v lines to the motherboard, and everything sources and reduces from those.

If the PSU was broken, nothing would work and you'd get a red instead of a green active or orange idle status light on the PSU. Try testing the fans first by just touching a positive wire to a 12v line. If they don't turn on, obtain new fans again, the Talismoon Whispers are recommended, but llamma would probably have stock fans for cheaper. I have motherboard schematics for wiring in my Cold Cathode tutorial. The fans have four wires, a set for each fan, the positives are blue and brown I believe.

They're both connected to a voltage regulator, which varies the speed of the fans based on how hot the box is. They generally run from 3. Just go for the 12v fan mod. Note though, that it sounds like a jet taking off. I've had to wire it for a few customers before, they are just glad it works, and deal with the noise.

I've attached a picture of the transistor I believe delivers the voltage to the fans, though really, it could be any part in a whole chain of ICs. Good luck, feel free to bounce any more questions off me if you need help, I'll try my best. I was going to buy a second hand red ring of death one to replace it. Yes, it's possible to change the laser.

And by laser, I think it's better to use the phrases "laser head" or "laser assembly". You see, the actual laser itself is attached to an assembly metal box that contains super-tiny motors to adjust the lens and keep it close and level to the spinning disc. To fix the drive, you'll need to replace the assembly. You can obtain an assembly two ways.

The easiest of which, is to find another drive of the same model e. Lite-On , and simply swap them out. The other, is to purchase the model number of the assembly itself I do not know the models of assemblies used in drives, but I know they are fairly common, stock parts you can buy from China [eBay]. You'll disconnect the cables that go to the assembly, and put the new one in. I know there is some soldering involved, but it isn't super complex stuff. I have never replaced a laser assembly myself, but I know it can be done, and isn't super complicated.

Google is your best friend at this point. Introduction: How to Disassemble a Xbox By QuackMasterDan Follow. More by the author:. About: I have a passion for tweaking things. Whether it be modding video game consoles, creating custom laser displays, or any creations with lights I love solving problems through unorthodox means.

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