DIY Microsoft Kinect Tilt Motor Replacement Guide

Duration: 45 minutes

Steps: 5 Steps

The tilting mechanism of the Kinect is what lets it track your moves! Thanks to a clever combination of motors and gears, it can shimmy and shake right alongside you.

Step 1

Hey there, sometimes the rubber backing’s adhesive is super stubborn and wants to stick around even after the backing is gone. If that happens, give that adhesive a little nudge and get it off. It’s all good!

Now, if the adhesive decides to take a solo trip, you might want to use a bit of adhesive to put the rubber backing back where it belongs. No worries, it’s like a little glue hug for your device!

– Gently peel off the rubber backing from the base of the Kinect.

Step 2

– Time to get your screwdriver out! Start by removing those four 7mm T6 Torx screws.

– Once those screws are out, gently pull off the base to uncover the inner case. You’re doing great!

Step 3

These screws can be a bit tricky, so handle them with care!

– Let’s get started by removing the four 5mm #0 Phillip screws – it’s time to take a peek inside!

– Next, carefully take out the metal plate to reveal the motor and gears. This is where the magic happens!

– Now, gently disconnect the connector to separate the plate from the Kinect. You’re making great progress!

Step 4

– Let’s get those gears outta there! Start with the center gear and work your way out. Three gears down, and we’re makin’ progress!

Step 5

– To put everything back together, just follow these steps in reverse – easy peasy!

– If you didn’t quite get it done, no worries! You can always schedule a repair and let the pros handle it.

– You’re almost done! Take a deep breath, and you’ll be enjoying your freshly repaired device in no time.

Success!

Now that you’ve tackled the challenge of reassembling your device, just retrace your steps and put everything back together like a pro! If you find yourself stumped along the way or need a hand, remember, you can always schedule a repair. You’ve got this!