DIY Guide: How to Replace Xbox 360 Upper Case – Step-by-Step
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 28 Steps
Time to swap out that scratched or tired upper case! Let’s give your device a fresh look and feel. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 1
– Okay, grab the hard drive assembly. Press that release button and lift up the front edge. See ya later, hard drive! Slide that assembly right out of the top vent.
Step 2
During the opening process ahead, feel free to swap in your trusty Xbox 360 opening tool finger instead of a spudger. It’s all about making things easier and more fun!
– 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, you’re making great progress!
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Step 3
Alright, let’s get those clips on the left and right sides of the bottom vent to pop open! Grab your trusty spudger or the finger of an Xbox 360 opening tool and gently work your magic. The spots you need to focus on are marked in red, so you can’t miss them!
Now, slide that tool into the nifty little holes molded into the white plastic side case pieces. You’re doing great!
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Step 4
– Let’s get started by releasing the clips at the front edge of the bottom vent. It’s easier than you think, and you’re making great progress already!
– Now, gently lift the front edge of the bottom vent and use the tip of a spudger to coax the clips towards the inside of the console. You’re doing fantastic, keep it up!
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Step 5
– Now give those bottom center clips the same treatment! Pop, pop! 🎉
Step 7
– Let’s get this party started! Go ahead and detach the bottom vent from the 360.
Step 8
You can totally tackle this task with the edge of your Xbox 360 opening tool, but just a heads up—it might leave some scratches on that plastic case. So, proceed with caution!
On the flip side, if you’re feeling adventurous, you can gently use your hands to pull the faceplate away from the Xbox. Just be careful and take your time!
– Let’s get this party started! Gently slide your spudger between the faceplate and the outer casing near the power button.
– Now, shimmy that spudger along the edge of the faceplate to release the clips holding it in place. You got this!
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Step 9
– Use the same smooth moves as before to gently pop the left side of the faceplate free.
Step 10
– Gently slide off the faceplate from the front of the console. It’s easier than you think!
Step 11
– Place the console upright with the top edge pointing toward the sky.
– The top vent is held in place by some handy clips. You’ll find the first two clips nestled right underneath the top vent, close to the faceplate, just like in the pictures.
Step 12
If you’re feeling adventurous, a long finger Xbox 360 opening tool can be your trusty sidekick for this step. But hey, if you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
– Gently slide the flat end of a spudger into those tiny gaps we talked about earlier to pop those clips loose. You’ve got this!
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Step 13
In the upcoming steps, you’ll be using a trusty spudger tip or the fingertip of your Xbox 360 opening tool to carefully pop those clips along the left and right sides of the top vent. We’ve marked their spots in red for your convenience, so let’s make this repair a breeze!
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Step 14
– Let’s get those clips loose! Starting in the middle of the top vent, gently work your way along.
– Now, give that front edge of the top vent a little lift. Use the tip of your spudger to nudge the clips closest to the center of the top vent towards the inside of the console. You’ve got this!
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Step 16
The last clip is cleverly concealed underneath the rubber foot nearest the back of the console. Take a peek and you’ll find it!
Step 17
– Let’s get this party started! Place your console upright, top side down.
– Now, gently peel off the warranty sticker. It’s time to see what’s inside!
Step 18
The upper and lower cases are hooked together with several sneaky latches at the front and back of the console. To set them free, you’ll need to release these latches and gently separate the upper case from the rest of the device. If you’re not sure, don’t worry – just take your time and you’ll be a pro in no time!
Step 20
– Gently pry up the front part of the lower case to make sure those sneaky front latches are fully released.
Step 21
The top and bottom parts of the console are kept snugly together by seven sneaky release latches hiding out on the back. You can spot their locations marked in red, just for you!
Step 22
– Time to get this repair started! Use your Xbox 360 opening tool to gently pry the clips that hold the lower case to the upper case, near the I/O ports. Make sure it’s securely in place.
– Now, apply some gentle pressure to the tool and carefully pull the lower and upper cases apart. This will help release the retaining clips, and you’ll be one step closer to fixing your device.
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Step 23
– Alright, let’s get those cases apart! Using the tip of your spudger (or that trusty Xbox 360 opening tool), give that red clip a little push towards the center of the 360.
– That clip should pop right out, leaving those clips near the power connector as the only thing holding the cases together. You’re doing great!
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Step 24
– Gently slide that trusty Xbox 360 opening tool down into the two last clips hanging out by the power connector.
– Carefully nudge the upper and lower cases apart to let those pesky retaining clips go free.
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Step 25
Handle the lower case near the power plug with care – it’s a little fragile and can crack if you bend it too much!
– Flip that awesome console upside down!
– Give the lower case a gentle lift from the back – time to separate it from the console.
Step 26
You can also get the job done with an Xbox 360 opening tool!
– Time to use your spudger skills! Gently nudge that clip loose to free the eject button from its metal cage.
– Slide the flat end of your spudger between the eject button and the optical drive. Think of it as a gentle lever.
– With a little finesse, pry the eject button up and away from its posts. Bam! You’ve successfully removed it from the 360.
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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 from the metal casing.
Step 28
– To put everything back together, just work your way through these steps in reverse – easy peasy!
– If you didn’t quite get it done, no worries – you can always schedule a repair.
– You’re almost done! Take a deep breath, and you’ll be back up and running in no time.
