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Microsoft Xbox 360 E HDMI Port Repair
HDMI Port Repair guide for the Microsoft Xbox 360 E
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision screwdriver set
- Plastic opening tools
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Tweezers
- Magnifying glass or headlamp
- Soldering iron
- Desoldering pump
- Desoldering braid
Parts / materials
- Replacement Xbox 360 E HDMI port
- Rosin flux
- Solder wire
- 90%+ Isopropyl alcohol
- Cotton swabs
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect eyes from flying solder or fluid splashes.
- Perform soldering in a well-ventilated area or use a fume extractor.
- Always wear an anti-static wrist strap when handling exposed motherboards.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Remove the Hard Drive
2 minSlide open the hard drive door on the side of the console and pull the fabric tab to remove the hard drive.
- 2
Pry Off the Top Vent Grill
4 minInsert a plastic opening tool into the release slots along the top vent grill and unhook the plastic clips.
- 3
Detach the Bottom Vent Grill
4 minUse your opening tool to disengage the retaining clips along the bottom vent grill and lift it away.
- 4
Unclip the Front Faceplate
5 minGently prying along the front seam with a plastic opening tool, release the perimeter tabs to free the front bezel.
- 5
Disconnect the Wi-Fi Module
3 minRemove the single Torx T9 screw securing the Wi-Fi card and pull it straight off its connector header.
- 6
Release the Outer Case Latches
6 minInsert a spudger into the rear latch slots to pop open the rear tabs, then separate the top and bottom outer shells.
- 7
Unscrew the Metal Inner Shield
5 minRemove the five long Torx T10 screws securing the internal metal chassis to the plastic base.
- 8
Lift Out the Optical Disc Drive
3 minDisconnect the power and SATA cables from the back of the disc drive and lift the drive directly out of the case.
- 9
Remove the Fan Shroud and Fan
4 minUnclip the plastic airflow shroud, unhook the fan power cable from the motherboard, and lift the fan unit out.
- 10
Extract the Motherboard Assembly
5 minLift the motherboard straight up out of the lower metal casing to expose the underside solder joints.
- 11
Apply Flux to the Damaged HDMI Port
2 minApply gel rosin flux generously over the four anchor legs and the rear surface-mount pins of the damaged HDMI port.
- 12
Desolder the Structural Anchor Legs
8 minHeat each of the four main support legs with a soldering iron while using a desoldering pump to clear the solder.
- 13
Clear the HDMI Data Pins
6 minGently lay desoldering braid over the fine HDMI data pins and heat with the iron to absorb remaining solder.
- 14
Remove the Old HDMI Port
4 minGrasp the HDMI port with tweezers and apply light heat across the pins until the connector releases completely.
- 15
Clean the PCB Solder Pads
3 minScrub the motherboard pads thoroughly with 90%+ isopropyl alcohol and a cotton swab until free of excess flux and debris.
- 16
Position and Anchor the New HDMI Port
6 minAlign the replacement HDMI port legs into the motherboard holes, hold it flush, and solder the four anchor legs in place.
- 17
Solder the Fine Data Pins
10 minApply fresh flux across the pins and carefully solder each signal pin to its corresponding motherboard pad using a fine-tip iron.
- 18
Inspect for Solder Bridges
4 minExamine all soldered pins under a magnifying glass to ensure each joint is shiny and no solder bridges exist between adjacent pins.
After your Microsoft Xbox 360 E hdmi port repair
Power the Xbox 360 E back on and test the hdmi port 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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