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Microsoft Xbox 360 S Disc Drive Repair
Disc Drive Repair guide for the Microsoft Xbox 360 S
Before you begin
Tools
- Torx T10 screwdriver
- Torx T8 screwdriver
- Plastic opening tools
- Precision tweezers
- Spudger
- Cotton swabs
Parts / materials
- 90%+ Isopropyl alcohol
- Replacement Xbox 360 S drive belt
- Anti-static surface mat
Safety
- Ensure the console is completely powered off and unplugged from the wall outlet before starting.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to prevent ESD damage to internal circuit boards.
- Handle the front bezel ribbon cable gently to avoid tearing its delicate traces.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Remove the hard drive door
2 minPress the release latch on the right side of the console to open the hard drive door. Pull the fabric tab to remove the internal hard drive if present.
- 2
Unclip the top vent
3 minInsert a plastic opening tool under the edge of the top vent grill. Pry gently along the perimeter to release the plastic locking tabs.
- 3
Remove the bottom vent
3 minUse a spudger to release the retaining clips holding the bottom vent grill in place. Lift the grill off the console once all clips detach.
- 4
Release the left side panel tabs
4 minLocate the small locking tabs visible through the side vent slots. Insert a thin opening tool into each slot to pop the side panel free.
- 5
Separate the outer plastic casing
4 minGently pull the top and bottom halves of the plastic shell apart. Work your way around the edges until the outer casing completely detaches.
- 6
Detach the front faceplate ribbon cable
3 minUnclip the front panel module from the frame. Carefully disconnect the delicate power ribbon cable from the motherboard connector.
- 7
Remove the Wi-Fi card
2 minUnscrew the single Torx T8 screw securing the Wi-Fi module to the chassis. Pull the module straight out of its slot.
- 8
Remove the chassis assembly screws
4 minUse a Torx T10 screwdriver to remove the five long silver screws holding the metal case together.
- 9
Lift off the top metal cover
2 minLift the upper metal shield straight up away from the internal components and set it aside.
- 10
Disconnect the disc drive cables
2 minUnplug the SATA data cable and power cable from the rear of the optical disc drive.
- 11
Lift out the optical disc drive
2 minGently lift the disc drive assembly straight out of the console chassis.
- 12
Remove the drive housing screws
3 minTurn the optical drive upside down and remove the four screws holding the bottom metal plate.
- 13
Replace the drive belt
4 minUse fine tweezers to remove the stretched drive belt from the drive tray pulleys. Install a new rubber drive belt around both pulleys.
- 14
Clean the laser lens
3 minMoisten a cotton swab with isopropyl alcohol and gently wipe the optical laser lens in a circular motion. Dry it gently with a dry swab tip.
- 15
Reassemble the disc drive cover
3 minPlace the bottom metal plate back onto the optical drive housing and tighten the four casing screws.
After your Microsoft Xbox 360 S disc drive repair
Power the Xbox 360 S 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 S job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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