Xbox 360 Fan Replacement Guide
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 33 Steps
Get ready to tackle that molded plastic fan duct on your Xbox! Let’s slide it out smoothly and effortlessly together. If you need a helping hand, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 1
– Time to free that hard drive! Get a good grip on the hard drive assembly and give that release button a gentle press. Then, lift the front edge up and out. It’s like giving your device a little high-five!
– Now, slide that hard drive assembly right out of the top vent. Easy peasy, right? You’re doing great!
Step 2
Want to jazz up your repair game? Throughout the following opening procedure, you can swap out your trusty spudger for the finger of an Xbox 360 opening tool. It’s like a little dance party for your tech!
– Get your console ready by standing it up vertically with the bottom edge facing upwards – easy peasy!
– Next, take your trusty spudger or Xbox 360 opening tool and insert the flat end into the small gap at the front edge of the bottom vent. This is where the magic happens!
– Now, gently pry the front edge of the bottom vent away from the faceplate. Take your time and be careful not to damage anything. You’re doing great!
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Step 3
Alright, we’re getting close! In the next few steps, you’ll use the tip of a spudger or the finger of an Xbox 360 opening tool to pop those clips loose along the left and right sides of the bottom vent. Those red highlights show you exactly where they are.
Just slip your tool into the holes molded into the white plastic side case pieces. You got this!
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Step 5
– Now, let’s tackle those two center clips on the bottom vent – they’re just itching to be released! Repeat the same process you used before, and you’ll have them loose in no time.
Step 7
– Pop off the bottom vent of the 360 and let the magic happen!
Step 8
If you’re feeling adventurous, try using the edge of the Xbox 360 opening tool, but be gentle – you don’t want to scratch the plastic case.
Or, if you’re more of a hands-on type, carefully pull the faceplate away from the Xbox. It’s like a little dance, you know?
– Start by carefully inserting the flat edge of a spudger between the faceplate and the outer casing, right near the power button – it’s time to get this repair started!
– Now, gently run your spudger along the edge of the faceplate to release the clips that are holding it in place – you’re making great progress!
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Step 9
– Now, do the same dance moves on the left side to get that faceplate off. You got this!
Step 10
– Let’s get started by carefully removing the faceplate from the front of your console. This is the first step towards getting your device up and running again.
Step 11
– Prop that console up like it’s ready for a standing ovation, with the top edge pointing skyward!
– Time to get our hands into the action! The top vent is held tight with some clips, and the first two are sneaky little guys hiding underneath the top vent, snuggled up close to the faceplate. Check out the pictures for a visual cue!
Step 12
Feeling adventurous? The long finger of an Xbox 360 opening tool can also do the trick here!
– Now, get that spudger and gently slide the flat end into those tiny gaps we talked about earlier. This will help release the clips holding things together. You got this!
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Step 13
Now it’s time to get those clips released along the left and right sides of the top vent. Use the tip of a spudger or the finger of an Xbox 360 opening tool to gently pry them loose – their locations are highlighted in red for your convenience.
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Step 14
– To release those clips, work your way from the center of the top vent.
– While gently lifting the front edge of the top vent, use the tip of a spudger to push the clips closest to the center of the top vent towards the inside of the console. You’re basically giving them a little nudge to free them up.
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Step 16
The last clip is cleverly concealed underneath the rubber foot nearest the back of the console. Take a closer look and you’ll find it!
– Grab your trusty spudger and gently pry the clip on the top vent that’s closest to the back of the Xbox. You’ve got this!
– Carefully take off the top vent from the 360. Easy peasy!
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Step 17
– Get your console ready by standing it up vertically – top edge facing down, let’s do this!
– Gently remove the warranty sticker from the console, it’s time to get started!
Step 18
The upper and lower cases are connected with a few sneaky latches hiding in the front and back of the console. To get those cases apart, you’ll need to gently coax those latches open.
– Grab your trusty spudger and let’s get to work releasing those latches!
– Start at the top of the front-facing USB ports.
– Next, move on to the area directly beneath the front-facing USB ports.
– Then, don’t forget to check above the Memory Unit slots.
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Step 20
– Give that lower case a little lift in the front. Make sure you hear those latches give a satisfying ‘click’ as you go!
Step 21
Alright, let’s get those cases separated! You’ll find seven release latches on the back of the console. They’re highlighted in red, so they’re easy to spot. Let’s get those latches released and get this thing open!
Step 22
– Gently insert the Xbox 360 opening tool into the clips that are holding the lower case snugly to the upper case near those I/O ports.
– While keeping the tool pressed down, give a little push to separate the lower and upper cases, releasing those retaining clips with flair.
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Step 23
– Now, let’s separate those cases! Gently push the upper and lower cases apart, using the tip of a spudger or the finger of an Xbox 360 opening tool. Push that long red clip towards the center of the 360. It’s like giving it a little nudge to freedom!
– You did it! That clip should pop right off, leaving the clips near the power connector as the only things holding the cases together. You’re almost there!
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Step 24
– Now it’s time to get this Xbox 360 case open – use your trusty opening tool to release the two remaining clips near the power connector, nice and easy!
– Give the upper and lower cases a gentle push apart to fully release the retaining clips, and you’re making great progress!
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Step 25
Don’t go crazy bending that lower case near the power plug! It’s a little fragile, so just be gentle, okay? We don’t want any cracks here!
– Flip your device over so the front side is facing down. Now, grab the bottom of the back cover and give it a little lift – you’re separating it from the main body. You got this!
Step 26
You can also get the job done with an Xbox 360 opening tool – pretty handy to have around!
– Start by using the tip of a spudger to carefully release the clip that’s holding the eject button in place on the metal casing – it’s like setting it free!
– Next, insert the flat end of a spudger between the eject button and the optical drive, making sure not to push too hard and damage anything.
– Now, gently pry the eject button off its retaining posts and remove it from the 360 – you’re making great progress!
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Step 27
– Let’s get started by removing the six silver 64 mm T10 Torx screws that hold the upper case in place. Grab your trusty screwdriver and carefully take out these screws to begin the process of freeing the upper case from the metal casing.
Step 28
– Flip that console over so the top part is facing the sky. It’s like giving it a little sunbath!
– Now, gently lift that top part straight up, like you’re giving it a high five. And poof! It comes right off.
Step 29
– Gently peel away the shiny silver tape that’s holding the optical drive snug against the metal casing. You’ve got this!
Step 30
Hold your horses! Don’t yank that optical drive out just yet. It’s still hooked up to the motherboard with two cables. We’ll get it free in a jiffy.
– Gently nudge the optical drive upward to create some space, allowing you to easily unplug the SATA and power connectors situated on the back of the optical drive. You’ve got this!
Step 31
– Now, let’s unplug that power connector. Give it a gentle tug by the cables.
– Alright, time to disconnect the SATA data connector. Just pull it straight out from the optical drive.
Step 32
– Gently lift the optical drive assembly out of its cozy spot in the metal casing. You’re making great progress!
Step 33
– Congrats on finishing the tough parts! Now just reverse engineer your device back to its former glory with these simple steps.
– If you feel like you’ve reached a tricky puzzle and need assistance, remember you can always schedule a repair.
– Great job tackling this guide!
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