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Microsoft Xbox 360 S Fan Replacement
Fan Replacement guide for the Microsoft Xbox 360 S
Before you begin
Tools
- T10 Torx screwdriver
- T8 Torx screwdriver
- Spudger or opening tool
- Tweezers
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Microfiber cloth
Parts / materials
- Replacement Xbox 360 S cooling fan
- Isopropyl alcohol (91%+)
- Compressed air can
Safety
- Disconnect all power cables and peripheral wires before beginning disassembly.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to avoid electrostatic damage to the motherboard.
- Handle exposed circuit board edges carefully to prevent accidental damage.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Remove the Hard Drive Door
1 minSlide the latch on the right side of the console to unlock and remove the hard drive cover.
- 2
Extract the Hard Drive
1 minPull the fabric tab attached to the hard drive straight out to remove it from the bay.
- 3
Pry Off Top Vent Grille
3 minInsert a flat spudger under the edge of the top plastic vent grille to release the perimeter clips.
- 4
Pry Off Bottom Vent Grille
3 minUse a spudger along the bottom vent panel to release the locking tabs and lift it off.
- 5
Remove Side Bezel Trims
3 minRelease the catch tabs holding the left and right side bezel trims and pull them clear of the chassis.
- 6
Unlatch Outer Shell Clips
4 minInsert a spudger along the rear seam clips to detach the top and bottom plastic case halves.
- 7
Separate Plastic Shell
2 minLift the top half of the plastic shell away from the inner metal chassis.
- 8
Remove RF Board Screws
2 minUnscrew the two T8 Torx screws securing the front power/RF module board.
- 9
Detach RF Board
1 minPull the front RF board straight out from its header connector on the front panel.
- 10
Remove Upper Metal Shield Screws
4 minRemove the nine silver T10 Torx screws securing the top metal chassis plate.
- 11
Lift Off Top Metal Shield
2 minLift the upper metal shield straight off the console to expose the internal components.
- 12
Disconnect Optical Drive Cables
2 minUnplug the SATA data cable and power cable from the back of the optical drive.
- 13
Remove Optical Drive
1 minLift the optical disc drive up and out of the metal chassis.
- 14
Lift Off Plastic Fan Duct
2 minUnclip and remove the black plastic air shroud covering the processor heatsink and fan.
- 15
Unplug Fan Power Connector
2 minDisconnect the 4-pin fan cable header from the motherboard near the rear wall.
- 16
Remove Fan Assembly
3 minPush inward on the plastic retaining clips holding the fan housing to the rear wall and pull the fan out.
- 17
Install Replacement Fan
2 minAlign the new fan with the rear exhaust vents and press until the retaining clips snap into place.
After your Microsoft Xbox 360 S fan replacement
Power the Xbox 360 S back on and test the fan replacement 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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