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Microsoft Xbox 360 E Disc Drive Repair
Disc Drive Repair guide for the Microsoft Xbox 360 E
Before you begin
Tools
- TR10 Torx Security Screwdriver
- Phillips #0 Screwdriver
- Spudger
- iFixit Opening Tool
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Clean workspace mat
Parts / materials
- Isopropyl alcohol (90%+)
- Cotton swabs
- Replacement drive belt (optional)
Safety
- Always disconnect power and video cables before opening the console casing.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to avoid ESD damage to sensitive motherboard circuits.
- Do not touch or apply direct pressure to the laser lens with bare fingers.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Unplug Power and Cables
1 minEnsure the Xbox 360 E is completely powered off, then disconnect the power supply cord, HDMI cable, and all attached peripherals.
- 2
Remove Hard Drive Cover
1 minSlide the latch on the right-side vent panel toward the rear of the console and pull the hard drive door free.
- 3
Extract Hard Drive
1 minPull firmly on the cloth tab attached to the internal hard drive to slide it out of its bay.
- 4
Pry Off Top Vent Panel
2 minInsert a spudger into the seam between the top plastic vent panel and the outer case to release the retaining clips.
- 5
Pry Off Bottom Vent Panel
2 minWork a spudger around the lower vent panel perimeter to disengage its plastic locking tabs and detach it.
- 6
Unclip Rear Outer Case
3 minUse an opening tool along the rear seam of the outer housing to unlatch the interlocking case tabs.
- 7
Separate Top Plastic Shell
2 minLift the top outer plastic case away from the internal metal chassis assembly.
- 8
Detach Front Faceplate Assembly
2 minUnhook the front bezel clips from the metal frame and pull the faceplate straight off.
- 9
Remove Chassis Torx Screws
3 minUse a TR10 Torx screwdriver to remove the long screws securing the upper metal shield to the bottom chassis.
- 10
Lift Off Upper Metal Shield
1 minLift the top metal EMI shield straight up off the inner components.
- 11
Tilt Optical Disc Drive
1 minGently lift the back edge of the disc drive to gain access to the cabling plugged into its rear ports.
- 12
Disconnect Drive Cables
1 minUnplug the red SATA data cable and power cable from the rear of the optical drive.
- 13
Remove Disc Drive Assembly
1 minLift the optical disc drive straight out of the console chassis.
- 14
Open Disc Drive Enclosure
2 minRemove the four small Phillips screws on the underside of the disc drive and remove its metal cover.
- 15
Clean Laser Lens and Mechanism
3 minDip a cotton swab in high-concentration isopropyl alcohol and gently clean the optical laser lens and drive rails.
- 16
Reinstall Disc Drive and Test
4 minReassemble the drive casing, connect the power and SATA cables, and set the drive back into the chassis frame.
After your Microsoft Xbox 360 E disc drive repair
Power the Xbox 360 E back on and test the disc drive repair function before you put every screw away. Check touch/display response, charging, cameras, buttons, and wireless as relevant to this repair. If something fails after closing the device, reopen carefully and reseat the connectors for this Microsoft Xbox 360 E job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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