DIY Xbox Series S Fan Replacement Guide: Step-by-Step Tutorial
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 12 Steps
Step 2
As you tackle this repair, remember to keep an eye on each screw and return it to its original home. It’s like a little family reunion for them!
– Grab your trusty T8 Torx driver and get ready to unscrew! Loosen those two 10 mm-long screws that are holding the back panel snugly to the bottom panel. You’ve got this!
Step 3
Gently push the clips out of their cozy slots on the plastic case. You’ve got this!
– Gently slide the bottom panel back, like you’re giving it a little nudge, until it stops moving.
– Now, lift it straight up and off the plastic case like you’re pulling off a cozy blanket.
Step 4
– Grab your T10 Torx driver and get ready to tackle those seven 51 mm-long screws that are keeping the chassis snug against the plastic case! It’s like a little treasure hunt, but with tools!
Step 5
Hey there! Just a friendly reminder: don’t try to completely detach the chassis from the plastic case using this method. It’s a bit risky and you might end up with a broken case. Keep it safe!
The back panel should now snugly click into place on the clips at the back of the plastic case.
The back panel is securely bonded to the aluminum chassis, so no worries about it going anywhere!
– Imagine you’re facing the bottom of your Xbox. Now, gently pull the two bottom-rear corners of the plastic case apart—it’s a little tug-of-war, but you’ve got this!
– As you separate those corners, give the back panel a nice slide toward the bottom of the device. This little move will set the back panel free from the plastic case. Easy peasy!
Step 6
You might want to give the chassis a little lift to pop it free from those sneaky clips hiding at the bottom-front of the plastic case while you’re at it.
– Gently tug the bottom-left corner away from the chassis while swinging that chassis out from the plastic case, like you’re performing a delicate dance move.
– Now, go ahead and lift that plastic case right off the chassis. You’re doing great!
Step 7
– Grab your T10 Torx driver and tackle those seven screws that are holding the power supply snugly in place—their length of 11.3 mm isn’t a problem for someone as capable as you! Let’s get our hands a little dirty and make this fix happen!
Step 8
– Turn your device upside down, like you’re getting ready for a magic trick!
– Carefully lift the upper chassis straight up and away to set it free.
Step 9
– Let’s get this power supply out of the way! Gently lift it straight up to disconnect it from the motherboard.
– Now, you can remove the power supply – it’s free and clear!
Step 10
– Grab your trusty T10 Torx driver and unscrew those two 11.3 mm-long screws that are holding the fan snugly in place on the chassis. You’ve got this!
Step 11
Handle the chassis with care when flipping it over—your fan might just be feeling a bit loose and ready to dance!
Be gentle when disconnecting the fan; tugging on those wires could lead to a case of the broken connector blues.
Removing this connector might feel like trying to get a stubborn piece of gum off your shoe. A nifty trick is to gently shimmy it up and out of its socket using a spudger. Easy does it!
If you’re feeling adventurous, you might just manage to pop this connector off without having to disconnect the power supply. A handy pair of needle-nose pliers can be your trusty sidekick here!
– Time to flip your gadget over and give it a little upside-down love!
– Now, gently use your fingers to pop the fan connector off from its cozy spot on the motherboard.
Step 12
– To put your device back together, just retrace your steps in reverse. Easy peasy!
– Got some e-waste? Make sure to drop it off at an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
– Things didn’t go quite as planned? No worries! Try some basic troubleshooting, or feel free to reach out to our Answers community for support.
– Oops! If you need to cancel, just let us know: I didn’t finish this guide.
– Remember, you’ve got this!
