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Microsoft Xbox One S Hard Drive Replacement
Hard Drive Replacement guide for the Microsoft Xbox One S
Before you begin
Tools
- TR10 Security Torx screwdriver
- TR8 Security Torx screwdriver
- Plastic spudger
- Opening pick
- Tweezers
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- 2.5-inch SATA hard drive or SSD
- Microfiber cloth
Safety
- Disconnect the main AC power cord completely before opening the console.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to prevent ESD damage to internal electronics.
- Handle internal components by their edges to avoid touching exposed circuits.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Pry Off Bottom Corner Cover
3 minInsert a plastic opening pick between the bottom plastic case and side accent clip to unhook the plastic retention tabs.
- 2
Slide Off Lower Plastic Case
2 minSlide the lower plastic cover away from the console chassis and lift it completely off.
- 3
Remove Green Housing Screws
4 minUse a TR10 Security Torx driver to remove the green screws holding the metal chassis together.
- 4
Lift Off Top Metal Case
2 minCarefully lift the top metal shield straight up and away from the internal assembly.
- 5
Disconnect Power Supply Connector
2 minUnplug the internal power supply cable from the motherboard using your fingers or a spudger.
- 6
Remove Power Supply Unit
2 minLift the power supply unit straight up out of the console chassis.
- 7
Lift Optical Drive Assembly
3 minTilt the optical disc drive up and disconnect its SATA power and data cables from the motherboard.
- 8
Disconnect Hard Drive Cables
2 minUnplug the SATA power and data connector cable bundle attached to the hard drive.
- 9
Remove Hard Drive Bracket Assembly
2 minLift the hard drive together with its plastic mounting bracket out of the metal chassis.
- 10
Unfasten Hard Drive Bracket Screws
3 minUse a TR8 Security Torx screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the hard drive to the plastic caddy.
- 11
Separate Hard Drive from Caddy
1 minSlide the original hard drive out of the plastic caddy housing.
- 12
Insert New Hard Drive into Caddy
2 minAlign the replacement 2.5-inch hard drive or SSD into the plastic caddy bracket.
- 13
Secure Hard Drive Screws
3 minReinstall the four TR8 screws to firmly fasten the new drive inside the caddy.
- 14
Seat Hard Drive Assembly Back
2 minPlace the hard drive and caddy assembly back into its designated slot inside the metal chassis.
- 15
Reconnect Hard Drive SATA Cables
2 minFirmly plug the SATA power and data connectors back into the new hard drive ports.
After your Microsoft Xbox One S hard drive replacement
Power the Xbox One S back on and test the hard drive 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 One 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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