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Microsoft Xbox One Power Supply Repair
Power Supply Repair guide for the Microsoft Xbox One
Before you begin
Tools
- T8 Torx screwdriver
- T9 Torx screwdriver
- T10 Torx screwdriver
- Plastic spudger
- Precision tweezers
- Opening pick
Parts / materials
- Replacement Xbox One power/RF board
- Isopropanol (99%)
- Microfiber cloth
Safety
- Disconnect the external power brick completely from the wall socket before starting.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to prevent electrostatic discharge damage to internal components.
- Handle delicate flex cables carefully to avoid tearing their traces.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Disconnect all external cables
1 minUnplug the power brick cable, HDMI cords, and all attached accessories from the rear ports of the console.
- 2
Remove the left side vent panel
2 minInsert a plastic spudger into the seam of the left vent cover and pry it outward to unsnap it from the case.
- 3
Release the side locking tab
2 minLocate the plastic locking catch exposed underneath the side vent and push it back using a flat tool.
- 4
Pry open the rear case clips
4 minSlide an opening pick along the rear seam between the top and bottom outer shells to unlatch the plastic clips.
- 5
Separate the top outer casing
2 minLift the rear edge of the top case upward and slowly rotate it open toward the front of the console.
- 6
Disconnect the front ribbon cable
3 minFlip up the locking bale on the ZIF socket and gently pull the front panel ribbon cable out using tweezers.
- 7
Unscrew the Wi-Fi board
2 minRemove the single T9 Torx screw holding the Wi-Fi module to the top metal shield.
- 8
Detach the Wi-Fi antenna connectors
2 minPry the two small coaxial antenna cable connectors straight up off the Wi-Fi board using a spudger.
- 9
Remove the Wi-Fi module
1 minPull the Wi-Fi board straight upward to disconnect it from the top motherboard header.
- 10
Remove the top metal shield screws
4 minUnscrew the eight T10 Torx screws securing the upper metal chassis shield to the bottom assembly.
- 11
Lift off the top metal shield
2 minCarefully lift the upper metal shield straight up to expose the motherboard and power board.
- 12
Unscrew the front RF power board
2 minRemove the two T8 Torx screws securing the front power button board to the metal framework.
- 13
Disconnect the power board connector
2 minPull the power button board directly forward away from the motherboard socket to disconnect it.
- 14
Install the replacement power board
3 minAlign the replacement power board connector with the front header, press it firmly into place, and secure the T8 screws.
After your Microsoft Xbox One power supply repair
Power the Xbox One back on and test the power supply 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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