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Microsoft Xbox Series X Motherboard Repair
Motherboard Repair guide for the Microsoft Xbox Series X
Before you begin
Tools
- TR8 Torx Security screwdriver
- TR10 Torx Security screwdriver
- Precision tweezers
- Plastic spudger
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Clean workspace mat
Parts / materials
- High-concentration Isopropyl alcohol (90%+)
- Thermal compound
- Lint-free microfiber cloth
Safety
- Ensure the console is completely powered off and unplugged from electrical outlets before beginning disassembly.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to prevent electrostatic discharge from damaging sensitive microchips.
- Handle the motherboard strictly by the edges to prevent damage to small surface-mount components.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Peel off the rear sticker covers
2 minUse precision tweezers to slice through and peel back the warranty sticker and cover label on the back of the console to expose the hidden screws.
- 2
Remove the rear chassis screws
2 minUse a TR8 Torx screwdriver to remove the two screws securing the back plastic cover panel to the internal frame.
- 3
Slide off the outer rear shell
1 minGently slide the rear plastic housing upward and lift it away from the main console assembly.
- 4
Unscrew the bottom base plate
1 minRemove the single TR8 screw located near the bottom foot stand.
- 5
Pry off the plastic base plate
2 minInsert a plastic spudger along the seam of the round bottom base and gently pop it free from the chassis clips.
- 6
Disconnect the wireless board cables
2 minUse tweezers to carefully detach the Wi-Fi antenna U.FL connectors from the wireless board located on the side.
- 7
Unscrew and remove the wireless board
2 minRemove the three TR8 screws securing the wireless board to the frame and lift the board clear.
- 8
Disconnect the power switch ribbon cable
1 minUse a spudger to gently lift the locking tab on the power button ZIF connector and slide out the ribbon cable.
- 9
Unscrew the power supply unit
2 minRemove the rear screws holding the internal power supply module inside the frame.
- 10
Lift out the power supply unit
2 minGently pull the internal PSU straight up to disconnect it from the motherboard power prongs, then lift it out.
- 11
Disconnect the optical drive cables
2 minUnplug the power connector and SATA data cable connecting the Blu-ray drive to the motherboard assembly.
- 12
Remove the optical drive assembly
1 minLift the optical drive straight out of its bracket bay and set it aside.
- 13
Unbolt the cooling fan frame
3 minRemove the long TR10 Torx screws securing the main cooling fan to the top of the chassis.
- 14
Disconnect and remove the cooling fan
2 minUnplug the fan header from the board and lift the fan unit out of the console.
- 15
Unbolt the inner aluminum cage screws
4 minRemove all perimeter TR10 screws securing the two halves of the metal inner chassis frame together.
- 16
Separate the chassis halves
3 minCarefully pull apart the metal sandwich frame to expose the motherboard and heatsink assembly.
- 17
Remove the heatsink retention X-clamp
4 minPry up the corners of the metal X-clamp on the backside of the motherboard using a prying tool to release tension.
- 18
Separate the motherboard from the heatsink
3 minGently lift the motherboard off the heavy copper vapor chamber heatsink, being careful not to flex the PCB.
After your Microsoft Xbox Series X motherboard repair
Power the Xbox Series X 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 Series 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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