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Microsoft Xbox Series X Power Supply Repair
Power Supply Repair guide for the Microsoft Xbox Series X
Before you begin
Tools
- TR8 Security Torx screwdriver
- T8 Torx screwdriver
- Spudger
- Plastic opening picks
- Tweezers
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement Xbox Series X Power Supply Unit
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
- Adhesive strips
Safety
- Unplug the AC power cable completely from the console before beginning any teardown.
- Press and hold the console power button for 10 seconds after unplugging to discharge residual power.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to avoid damaging sensitive electronic components.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Peel Off Rear Sticker
2 minUse tweezers to carefully peel back the rear warranty sticker concealing the top casing screw.
- 2
Remove Rear Casing Screws
3 minUnscrew the two TR8 Security Torx screws located on the back panel of the console.
- 3
Pry Off Bottom Base Plate
3 minInsert a plastic opening pick under the circular rubber base and gently pry it off the bottom chassis.
- 4
Remove Base Plate Screws
3 minUnscrew the exposed T8 Torx screws located underneath the bottom base plate.
- 5
Slide Off Outer Shell
2 minGently slide the plastic rear casing upward and remove it completely from the internal chassis.
- 6
Unscrew Main Cooling Fan
3 minRemove the three TR8 Torx screws securing the upper cooling fan assembly to the frame.
- 7
Disconnect Fan Cable
2 minUse a spudger to disconnect the fan cable from the motherboard, then lift out the fan.
- 8
Remove Power Supply Screws
3 minUnscrew the T8 Torx screws holding the internal power supply module to the chassis housing.
- 9
Disconnect Power Supply Connector
2 minUnplug the internal power busbar connector directly from the motherboard socket using a spudger.
- 10
Lift Out Old Power Supply
2 minGrasp the faulty power supply unit and pull it straight up out of the internal frame.
- 11
Insert Replacement Power Supply
2 minLower the new power supply unit directly into the empty compartment in the internal frame.
- 12
Reconnect Power Busbar
2 minFirmly press the power supply connector cable back into the motherboard socket.
- 13
Fasten Power Supply Screws
3 minReinstall and tighten the T8 Torx screws to lock the power supply module in place.
- 14
Reinstall Cooling Fan
2 minLower the main fan back into position and plug its power cable into the motherboard.
- 15
Secure Cooling Fan Screws
2 minTighten the three TR8 Torx screws to firmly attach the cooling fan to the chassis.
- 16
Slide On Outer Shell
2 minAlign the outer plastic casing with the chassis tracks and slide it down into place.
- 17
Reattach Bottom Base Plate
3 minPosition the circular bottom plate and fasten it using its dedicated screws.
- 18
Fasten Rear Screws
2 minReinstall the two rear TR8 Security Torx screws to complete the console reassembly.
After your Microsoft Xbox Series X power supply repair
Power the Xbox Series X 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 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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