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Microsoft Xbox One Motherboard Repair
Motherboard Repair guide for the Microsoft Xbox One
Before you begin
Tools
- T8 Torx screwdriver
- T10 Torx screwdriver
- Plastic spudger
- Precision opening tool
- Soldering iron
- Desoldering braid
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
- Rosin-core solder wire
- Liquid soldering flux
- Cotton swabs
Safety
- Attach an anti-static wrist strap to a grounded surface to prevent ESD damage to sensitive board components.
- Operate the soldering iron in a well-ventilated area to avoid inhaling flux fumes.
- Ensure the console is completely unplugged from power before starting disassembly.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Pry Off Left Side Vent
4 minInsert a plastic opening tool into the rear edge of the left side vent panel and gently lever it away from the console.
- 2
Disconnect Wireless Sync Switch
3 minSlide the plastic locking clip forward and detach the small wireless sync button connector from the side panel.
- 3
Unclip Rear Outer Shell Seam
5 minInsert a spudger along the rear casing seam and pop open the plastic clips around the perimeter.
- 4
Disconnect Front Panel Cable
3 minSlightly lift the upper plastic cover and disconnect the delicate ribbon cable attached to the front power button.
- 5
Lift Off Upper Plastic Shell
2 minLift the entire top plastic housing straight up and set it aside.
- 6
Unscrew Top EMI Shield
5 minUse a T10 Torx screwdriver to remove the silver screws securing the metal upper cage.
- 7
Detach Wi-Fi Module
3 minUnscrew the single T8 Torx screw holding the Wi-Fi board and pull the card straight out from its motherboard header.
- 8
Remove Upper Metal Cage
2 minLift the top metal shield straight off the console assembly.
- 9
Disconnect Optical Drive Connectors
2 minUnplug the SATA data and power cables from the back of the disc drive.
- 10
Disconnect Hard Drive Cables
2 minUnplug both the SATA and power cables connected to the 2.5-inch hard drive tray.
- 11
Lift Out Internal Drives
3 minRemove the optical disc drive and hard drive assembly straight out of the metal chassis.
- 12
Unscrew Motherboard Base Screws
6 minRemove all remaining T9 and T10 Torx screws anchoring the motherboard to the lower metal cage.
- 13
Lift Motherboard From Lower Shield
4 minGently lift the front edge of the motherboard and pull it clear of the bottom metal chassis.
- 14
Clean Corroded Motherboard Joints
8 minApply liquid flux to damaged trace joints and clean away oxidation with isopropyl alcohol and cotton swabs.
- 15
Reflow Solder Connections
10 minUse a soldering iron and fresh solder wire to reflow cracked or degraded motherboard component joints.
After your Microsoft Xbox One motherboard repair
Power the Xbox One back on and test the motherboard 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 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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