How to Replace Xbox One PCB: Step-by-Step Guide
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 7 Steps
Hey there! Let’s get this Blu-ray drive PCB swap done. This is the key to making your motherboard change a success.
Step 1
– To kick things off, peel off that sticker or tape from the back of the drive. This will uncover two hidden screws waiting for you! Just use your fingers – it might take a bit of elbow grease, but don’t go overboard!
Step 2
– First things first, grab your trusty PH1 screwdriver and remove those 4 screws like a pro!
– Now, it’s time to gently lift the back cover off. It should slide off with ease, no muscle needed here! Start on the left side and give it a little nudge, and voilà, it’s off!
Step 3
Hold your horses on those ribbon cables! First, be sure to wiggle open the ZIF connector before giving those ribbons a gentle tug. If you skip this step, you might just end up giving your PCB a bad day!
– Gently pry open all three ZIF connectors using your trusty fingernails or a plastic opening tool. Take your time, we’ve got this!
– Next, carefully disconnect the three ribbon cables from their sockets. You’re doing great!
Step 4
Using desoldering wick is a smart move to help you lay down some fresh solder on those pads. It’s not a must-have, but hey, it’s definitely a handy tip to keep in your toolkit!
– Take a look at that PCB—there’s a red and a black cable all cozy and soldered in! Time to give them a little freedom.
– Get your soldering iron ready! Heat up that solder and watch it melt like butter. With your trusty tweezers in hand, carefully pull out those cables once the solder’s nice and gooey.
– And voilà! Your board should resemble the last photo perfectly. Keep up the great work!
Step 5
– Take out those tiny 3 PH1 screws from the PCB with care! You’ve got this!
Step 6
– Grab that PCB and give it a little lift. You’ll see it start to come loose from the drive.
– Now, hold it in the middle and give it a gentle tug upwards. It might take a little muscle, especially on the right side where it’s held down by a clip. But don’t worry, it should come off without too much fuss.
– Boom! You’ve got that PCB out!
Step 7
Hey there! Just a quick heads up: when you’re popping in that new PCB, keep an eye on those highlighted spots in Photo 1 (the red circles). Remember, if you follow Photo 1 and tighten it up too much, you could end up with a broken PCB—yikes! So, let’s do the opposite of what Photo 1 shows, okay? Happy repairing!
– Time to put your device back together! Just follow these steps in reverse, and you’ll be all set.
– We hope this guide made replacing your PCB a breeze!
– Oops! If you didn’t finish this guide, no worries—there’s always next time!
– If you find yourself stuck, remember, you can always schedule a repair.
