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Microsoft Xbox One X Disc Drive Repair
Disc Drive Repair guide for the Microsoft Xbox One X
Before you begin
Tools
- TR9 Torx Security screwdriver
- T20 Torx screwdriver
- T8 Torx screwdriver
- Precision tweezers
- Plastic spudger
Parts / materials
- Replacement Xbox One X optical disc drive assembly
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
- Cotton swabs
Safety
- Ensure the console is completely unplugged from power and display cables before starting.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to avoid damaging internal components with static electricity.
- Handle ribbon cables with care to prevent tearing delicate traces or connector latches.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Remove Rear Warranty Label
2 minPeel back the tamper-evident sticker on the lower rear panel to expose the hidden assembly screw.
- 2
Unscrew Rear Enclosure Screws
3 minUse a TR9 Torx Security screwdriver to remove the two screws located on the back panel.
- 3
Slide Plastic Top Case
2 minPush the upper plastic casing forward toward the front panel until it unlatches, then lift it off.
- 4
Unscrew Upper Metal Shield
5 minUse a T20 Torx screwdriver to remove the long screws securing the top metal chassis plate.
- 5
Remove Top Metal Chassis
2 minLift the top metal shield plate straight up and off the internal console structure.
- 6
Disconnect Optical Drive Power
2 minGently pull the drive power cable connector straight out from the back of the optical drive.
- 7
Unplug Optical Drive Data Cable
2 minDisconnect the SATA ribbon cable from the rear connector on the optical drive assembly.
- 8
Lift Out Optical Drive Assembly
2 minGrasp the disc drive by its edges and lift it out of the lower chassis mounting pegs.
- 9
Remove Drive Bottom Cover Screws
3 minUse a T8 Torx screwdriver to remove the screws holding the bottom metal plate onto the disc drive.
- 10
Disconnect Daughterboard Ribbon Cables
4 minUse tweezers or a spudger to unlock the ZIF connectors and free the internal drive ribbon cables.
- 11
Transfer Original Daughterboard
5 minMove the original circuit board to the replacement optical drive so it remains paired with the console motherboard.
- 12
Reassemble Replacement Drive Case
4 minReconnect internal ribbon cables to the transferred daughterboard and screw the bottom metal plate back on.
- 13
Seat Drive in Console Chassis
2 minAlign the new disc drive assembly with the rubber dampeners inside the lower console housing.
- 14
Reconnect Drive Cables
3 minPlug both the SATA data cable and power cable firmly into the rear ports of the optical drive.
- 15
Reinstall Metal Top Shield
5 minPosition the top metal chassis cover back onto the console and tighten all T20 Torx screws.
- 16
Reattach Outer Housing
3 minSlide the plastic top cover back into place and reinsert the two rear TR9 Torx screws.
After your Microsoft Xbox One X disc drive repair
Power the Xbox One X 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 One X job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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