Xbox 360 Repair: Opening the Console

by GamePlay on November 30, 2009

Well, I had to fix my 360 again last night, so I decided to film a video about repairing it. The first step is obviously getting it open, and the Xbox 360 isn’t just held together with screws, so you’ll probably need some kind of guide to get it open (I know I did). You’ll need some screwdrivers, mainly a small flat one and a Torx T10 (for other parts you’ll also need a T8, such as to remove the ring of light/power button board or the X clamps). As for those asking for step 2, I don’t think …

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notnick911

find another video dipshit that was the whole point

phoenix10452

Thanks a million for the instruction! I followed it methodically and had the xbox open in 15 min. the problem with the xbox was the two flashing lights indicating overheating and the culprit was a thick layer of dust on the cooling plates. Vacuumed the whole thing and put the xbox back together by reversing the order of your instructions and everything is hunky dory again. Thank you! you saved me and my son a lot of aggravation and money!!!

shyris2190

I know man taking off that back piece had me sweating and everthing they didnt “Pop” at all!! I even used a flathead screwdriver. I effin mauld the back taking that piece off- but i fixed my 2 rrod tho

dfirey

u piece of shit it took me like 3 hours to take of the fuckin back and i was like dammm this dude is gonna help me fix my xbob but no u just showed me how to open it

Buzzgroove

Thanks for posting, very clear guide.

daredevilmonkey1

I think just sending it in to mircosoft cuz if u have the 3 red ring of death u get a 3 year waranty thats what it said for me

StormingViperX

I’m at the part where you have to open the 7 latches at the back. They don’t “pop” and can’t get the back to open up at all. :(

Rand0Mism

it took 20 secs,idiot.

misterfacebook09

NOTE: Before performing any repairs on your xbox, I highly recommend reading this guide.

tinyurl[dot]com/xboxquickfix

westboundfoot

Wow Ur strong haha :) Joke took like 10mins to take face plate off pussy

TheFrostBit

then take it apart and replace the fans with some talismoon whisper fans, they’ll work better, quieter, and won’t have yellow crap on them

MrJeacock

so does mine but you have to clean the lazer

redluv777

Mines doing same thing! after a little research I concluded that it’s the laser eye either gone bad or dead completly:( Try blowing into the opening or can of air to rid any possible dust (foreign object in the eye….if warranty then send it back to microsoft and they send you a new one if not then ya gotta toss it and get a new one which I will probably do black friday…may score one for $150.00 !!

leif4884

im having the hardet time with the last clips the 2 single ones omfg someone help like i press them in but no clip or sign of removment WTFFF

knoccy94

mine does the same thing

chuncy09

can someone help my xbox is reading discs then say open tray i neeed help

acfball

open it up and clean it.

puffpowderchowder

thanks for the video, it is helping a lot. my problem was that my games were being recognized as dvds. i needed to know how to take it apart to fix this. thanks a lot.
puffpowderchowder

codyspencer3

NICE VIDEO

patmucz

no warrenty?

Deathly1Fighter

@alcaponage same dood

Elit3Nick

I got a HUGE problem there’s this yellow crap caked on the holes in the back and on the fans and I don’t have a warranty :(

moltingflesh

ty! you’ve been a great help!

FaceWaste

why didnt you jjust send your xbox in to microsoft the first time you got the rrod?

cooliej

you can use your HD lol

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