DIY Xbox 360 S Wi-Fi Board Replacement Guide
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 12 Steps
Having trouble with your wireless internet? No worries, replacing the wireless card is a breeze! Get back online and gaming on Xbox Live in no time. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 1
Be careful when removing the fan vent, those plastic clips are pretty fragile!
– Next up, let’s tackle the top vent! It’s held tight to the top panel by thirteen little clips. Time to gently remove them and set that vent free!
Step 2
– First things first, flip that console around so the words ‘XBOX 360’ are standing tall and proud, with the faceplate looking to the left. You’ve got this!
– Next, grab a metal spudger and gently slide it between the top vent and the top bezel, right near the back of your Xbox. Just a little nudge!
– Now, give that spudger a little twist away from the console. This will help lift the edge of the fan vent until those pesky plastic clips decide to let go. Easy peasy!
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Step 3
– Time to get started! Insert a metal spudger between the fan vent and top bezel on the left side of the console – it’s the perfect spot to begin.
– Now, use that same technique to carefully pry the left side of the top vent away from the top bezel. You’re making great progress!
– Keep going! Continue prying along the left side of the device, freeing all the clips on that side. You’re almost there! If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
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Step 5
To detach each clip, gently slide a metal spudger under the bottom edge of the clip. Once you’re in there, a little pry away from the console will do the trick to set that clip free.
– Get ready to tackle this! In the next steps, you’ll be gently popping off the six clips that are shining brightly in red. Let’s do this!
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Step 6
Position the console so that the left side is facing you and the faceplate is pointing to the right. You’ve got this!
Listen for a satisfying “pop” sound that indicates the clip has successfully released. Nice work!
– Gently slide a metal spudger into the front-most gap on the left side of the top bezel, right between the bottom edge of the clip and the left case, just like we talked about earlier.
– Now, while you’re at it, give the spudger a little twist away from the console and lift up on the top bezel to release that clip. You’ve got this!
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Step 7
– Now, let’s tackle those last two clips on the left edge of the top bezel. Use the same technique you mastered earlier to set them free.
Step 8
Hold on tight! The top panel isn’t quite ready to break free. Let’s keep going.
– Take hold of the top panel with both hands and gently lift the left edge high enough so the clips can rest comfortably on the left casing. You’ve got this!
– If you find that any clips have decided to rejoin the party, don’t fret! Just grab your trusty spudger and gently coax them apart again.
Step 9
– Give that console a little spin so the back of your Xbox 360 S is pointing to the right, and the right side is looking right at you.
– Slide a metal spudger into the back slit on the right edge of the top bezel, right between the bottom edge of the clip and the right case. It’s a snug fit, but you got this!
– As you gently lift the top bezel with your fingers, twist the spudger away from the console to pop that clip loose. You’re doing great!
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Step 10
– Now, let’s tackle those clips on the right side of the top panel. Just like we did before, gently release the middle and front clips. You got this!
Step 11
– Gently lift the top panel off your device. You’ve got this!
– You might need to grab that spudger again to carefully release any clips that have decided to reattach themselves to the console. Keep it cool!
Step 12
– Alright, time to say goodbye to that T10 Torx screw holding the wireless card in place. Give it a twist and watch it go!
– Now, gently pull the Wi-Fi board out of the console. You’ve got this!
