On how to disassemble the Xbox 360

To date, the theme of game consoles is quite relevant. And since I am also a fan of these devices, today I would like to talk with you about the brainchild of Microsoft, namely the Xbox 360. And we are not going to talk about games or characteristics right now. The conversation will be on how to disassemble the "Xbox 360".

What is it for?

Many of you may ask: "Why do this, why dismantle the game console?" And really, why? Who will come to mind just to disassemble a normal working device at home? Believe me, this question is asked by many owners of this miracle.

Someone does this in order to satisfy their own heightened curiosity, which simply wants to admire the insides of this console. Those who are more or less versed in electronics, want to modernize the cooling, and also to produce some other upgrade, in their opinion, which is necessary. Some "kulibin" tend to modify or even completely replace the drive of the game console.

There are also those who want to make sure what type of motherboard is installed in the device - declared by the manufacturer or some other. Believe me, this is not the whole list, it can continue and continue, but we are not interested in this now.

Required Tools

Before deconstructing the "Xbox 360 e", let's find out which tool we need for this. The first is a set of screwdrivers that have a shape very similar to an asterisk. The second - a toothpick, it is possible a little, so, just in case. The third is a small minus screwdriver. On this list ends, nothing else is needed.

Now that we have prepared all of the above, we can continue to understand how to disassemble the "Xbox 360e". Just before you start this procedure, think again, do you really need to do this, or can you do without? After all, in case of an error, you can stay without a game console or "get on" for a cheap repair. If your resolve has not disappeared, then we continue.

First step

We take your game console into your hands and with a confident movement of your hands unfasten the hard drive from it (if, of course, in your version it is provided, and if not - this item is accordingly skipped). Then it will be necessary to pull the edges of the front panel, as a result of which it should snap off.

Now through the windows, designed for ventilation, we will have to bend the plastic legs with a pre-prepared toothpick. If you do everything right, the right side wall can be removed. When removed the side wall, remove immediately the rubber left rear leg. It is under her hid one of the legs that are attached to the side left wall.

After this, very carefully remove the wall on the left. You will need to see the warranty protective film on the front panel, which was glued to the assemblers of Microsoft. Real enthusiasts have long ago removed it from their devices, although they are unlikely to seek and read such articles, they already know what and why they need to do (and maybe even know what to do is not necessary). So, this film, as you guessed it, you just need to remove it.

Remove the back cover

We continue to understand how to disassemble the "Xbox 360". We disconnect very carefully on the front panel four latches. And now it's time to apply a screwdriver with a narrow sting. We take it and slowly, very carefully on the back cover all the latches are disconnected. Best of all, if you put a screwdriver nose into the small slits that are on the game console.

Happened? Excellent. Now, in the same way, we perform the above described actions with the following latches. In order to prevent the previous ones from closing again, keep your hand open. When all the latches open, you will be able to remove the plastic case.

If you ask how to disassemble the "Xbox 360 slim", then I'll make you happy. The principle of their assembly is identical, so all of the above, as well as the following manipulations are relevant for them.

But we are distracted. We return to our topic of conversation, how to disassemble the "Xbox 360". Now you must disconnect the button to open the drive tray. Next, turn our console, we find silvery bolts and unscrew them. We return the prefix to its original position, after which the upper part of its body can be removed.

After this, it's time to unfasten the chrome-plated trim of the tray provided for the optical drive. Lift the latter, then remove the interface cable "SATA" from it, as well as the power wire. Here you will see a plastic fan housing, which must also be removed. When you remove it, consider that you know how to disassemble the "Xbox 360". The main thing is to do everything neatly, but nothing is complicated. Assembly is carried out in the reverse order. Well, I'll remind you again for those who wanted to learn how to parse the "Xbox 360 slim" - everything is done exactly the same.

Warning

If you have any malfunction in the device or a breakdown, I strongly recommend that you do not repair yourself, but entrust it to professionals. Although in this case, and have to pay money, believe me, it will be much cheaper for you.