To date, the topic of game consoles is quite relevant. And since I am also a fan of these devices, today I would like to talk with you about the brainchild of Microsoft, namely the Xbox 360. Moreover, we are not talking about games or features. We’ll talk about how to disassemble the Xbox 360.
What is it for?
Many of you may ask: "Why do this, why disassemble the game console?" And really, why? Who would ever think of disassembling a normal working device at home just like that? Believe me, many owners of this miracle are asking this question.
Someone does this in order to satisfy their own sharpened curiosity, which is simply eager to admire the insides of this console. Those who are more or less versed in electronics, want to modernize the cooling, as well as produce some other necessary upgrade, in their opinion. Some "kulibins" seek to modify or even completely replace the drive of a game console.
There are those who want to make sure which type of motherboard is installed in the device - declared by the manufacturer or some other. Believe me, this is not the whole list, it can be continued and continued, but now we are not interested in this at all.
Essential tool
Before disassembling the “Xbox 360 e,” let's find out what tool we need for this. The first is a set of screwdrivers that have a shape very similar to asterisks. The second - a toothpick, you can several, just in case. Third - a small minus screwdriver. On this list ends, nothing else is needed.
Now that we’ve prepared all of the above, you can continue to understand how to disassemble the “Xbox 360e.” Just before you start this procedure, think again, do you really need to do this, or can you get along? Indeed, in the event of an error, you can remain without a game console or “get” to an expensive repair. If your resolve has not disappeared, then continue.
First step
We pick up your game console and with a confident hand movement we unfasten the hard drive from it (if, of course, it is provided in your version, but if not, skip this item accordingly). Next, you will need to pull the edges of the front panel, as a result of which it should snap off.
Now, through the windows intended for ventilation, we will have to bend the plastic tabs with a previously prepared toothpick. If you do everything right, the right side wall can be removed. When the side wall has been removed, remove the rubber left rear foot immediately. It was underneath one of the legs that are attached to the left side wall.
After that, very carefully you need to remove the wall located on the left. You should see the warranty protective film on the front panel that the Microsoft assemblers stuck on. True enthusiasts have long removed it from their devices, although they are unlikely to search and read such articles, they already know what and why to do (or maybe even know what to do not need to). So, this film, you guessed it, you just need to remove.
We remove the back panel
We continue to understand how to disassemble the "Xbox 360". We very carefully disconnect the four latches on the front panel. And now it's time to use a screwdriver with a narrow sting. We take it slowly and very carefully on the back panel we disconnect all the latches. It is best if you stick the screwdriver's nose into the small slots that are on the game console body.
Happened? Fine. Now in the same way we do the above actions with the following latches. To prevent the previous ones from closing again, hold your hand already open. When all the latches open, you will have the opportunity to remove the plastic case.
If you ask about how to disassemble the "Xbox 360 slim", then I will please you. The principle of their assembly is identical, therefore, all of the above, as well as the following manipulations are relevant for them.
But we are distracted. Returning to our topic of conversation, how to disassemble the "Xbox 360". Now you must disconnect the button to open the drive tray. Next, turn over our console, find the silver bolts and unscrew them. We return the prefix to its original position, after which the upper part of its body can be removed.
After that, it was time to unfasten the chrome trim of the tray provided for the
optical drive. We lift the last one, then we remove the SATA interface cable from it, as well as the power cable. Here you will see the plastic case of the fans, which also needs to be removed. When you take it off, consider that you know how to disassemble the Xbox 360. The main thing is to do everything carefully, and there is nothing complicated. Assembly is carried out in reverse order. Well, let me remind you again for those who wanted to learn how to disassemble the "Xbox 360 slim" - everything is done exactly the same.
Warning
If you have any kind of device malfunction or breakdown, then I strongly recommend not to repair it yourself, but to entrust this to professionals. Although in this case you will have to pay money, believe me, it will be much cheaper for you.