XBOX 360 Disassembly Instruction
Please note that these instructions describe how to disassemble your
Xbox. For most upgrades, modifications, and repairs you will not need to
completely disassemble your Xbox, therefore, parts 6 and 7 are optional.
It is also recommended that you read the instructions completely before
starting, so that you can understand better the purpose of each step.
Tools needed for Xbox 360 disassembly:
T6: To remove hard drive screws
T8: To remove internal Xbox 360 screws
T10: To remove Xbox 360 internal chassis from case
Metal Bar: To remove grey grills on ends of case
Micro Flat Screwdriver: To undo the clips which will separate
the case halves
Basic Disassembly:
Part 1: Preparation
Part 2: Removing the faceplate
Part 3: Removing the grey end grills
Part 4: Separating the case halves
Part 5: Removing the top half of the case
Advanced Disassembly:
Part 6: Removing the power switch
Part 7: Disassembling the hard drive
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1) Remove any game discs from your Xbox 360.
2) Unplug the console from the wall.
3) Remove the hard drive and put it in a safe place. See Part 7 for
disassembly instructions for the hard drive.
4) Place your Xbox 360 in the horizontal position.
5) Make sure you have a good work area, with a place to put the
screws so that you do not lose them, and a place to put the various
case parts where they will not get scratched. You may want to
put a soft cloth underneath the case.
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6) With your right hand, put your thumb in the USB door, and push
to the right (outside edge) of the case. Using your left hand,
squeeze the top and bottom of the faceplate. The faceplate will
pop off. See the arrows in the picture for exact locations.
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7) The grey grills are held on by 6 grey tabs. These must be
removed before you can separate the case halves. A view from
the inside of the case is shown in the picture. You must push the
clips shown from the outside so that they will slide over the
pegs that hold them in place.
8) Start with the grill that would be on the bottom of the case (when
the case is horizontal), the one that has the rubber feet on it.
9) Using the metal rod supplied, poke through the vent holes as
shown in the picture and push the grey tabs inward while
pulling upward on the grill. It may be useful to use one of the
other L keys to "hook" the grey grill and pull up.
10) Remove all 6 grey tabs. Pull the grill out and place it to the side.
11) Next remove the tabs from the top grill. With this grill, you
may need to remove the foot on the top rear of the case (when
Xbox is standing upright), there will be a hole underneath that
you can stick the rod through. If you do not want to remove the
foot (because of fear of losing it, because it will not stick as
well once removed and reapplied), you can leave the grill
attached by that one tab and move on to Part 4. You can
remove the final tab with your fingers after you separate the
case halves, but you will have to be careful not to bend it or
break it as it will be in the way.
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