DIY Xbox 360 E CD Drive Replacement Guide

– Slide the Spudger into the gap between the top panel of the Xbox and the bottom body with the rubber feet.

– Now, gently pry the panel off using the spudger as a lever. Keep it firmly pressed into the gap while you do this.

– Gently glide the spudger along the gap you’ve created between the grated panel and the bottom of your Xbox. It’s like giving it a little massage!

– Remember to pull back on the spudger every now and then like it’s a lever, while keeping it snug in the crevice. A little push and pull goes a long way!

– Keep that spudger moving smoothly along the edge of the left grated face of your Xbox. You’re doing great!

– Now, gently lift the top panel off. You’ve got this!

– Unscrew the 11 mm screw to the left of the green wifi-card using your trusty T9 Torx screw bit. You’ve got this!

– Grab that green Wi-Fi card like a pro and give it a confident pull to remove it from the Xbox.

– Insert the spudger into the gap between the right grated face and the top body of the Xbox – it’s a good idea to start away from the vent to make things easier.

– Now, gently pry up on the spudger, using it like a lever and keeping it firmly in place in the gap.

– Gently glide the spudger along the gap to part the grated face from the top body.

– Gently wiggle that spudger in the crevice while sliding it to loosen up the bottom plate. You’re doing great!

– Keep sliding the spudger along that crevice all the way around the bottom panel’s edge. Smooth moves!

– Now, just give a little pull to take that bottom panel off. You’ve got this!

– First, let’s get started by removing the five long black 55 mm screws labeled C2-5 and C7 – you’ll need a T9 Torx screwdriver for this step, so make sure you’ve got one handy.

– Now it’s time to carefully flip your device over and gently pull off the body. To do this, lift from the metal section that’s attached to the plastic exterior – it’s a bit like opening a clamshell, so take your time and be patient.

– Flip your Xbox over so the bottom is facing up. Look for those rubber feet to confirm you’re on the right side!

– Gently lift the bottom part away from the core at a cool 45-degree angle.

– Flip that Xbox around, so you’re looking at the back end. You got this!

– Time to peel that sticker off the back. Easy peasy!

– Give that Xbox a little twist to the left – you’ll find a clip holding the body together.

– Grab your trusty spudger and give that clip a little push upward, like you’re opening a latch. Repeat that same move on the other end to release the other clip. You’re doing great!

– Gently insert the spudger into the gap. Glide it along the vertical seam to free the last clip. With a little wiggle, the bottom part will pop right off!

– Time to get hands-on! Carefully use your fingers to gently disconnect the blue ribbon cable from the CD drive.

– Gently grab those blue and pink wires with your trusty tweezers and give them a little tug to unplug them. You’ve got this!

– Now it’s time to put everything back together! Just follow these steps in reverse, and you’ll be all set!

– If you need to call it quits, no worries, just hit cancel.

– And remember, if you find yourself in a pickle, you can always schedule a repair!