Crack Open That Xbox - Microsoft Xbox Repair Manual

CRACK OPEN THE XBOX
Pause for a moment and ask yourself "Is there any chance I want to send it in to Microsoft for
repairs?" Performing these steps will void your warranty and cause the "Opened Xbox" pricing
strategy to go into effect; this means it will definitely be cheaper to buy a new one. Be careful in
there, there is an exposed power supply with some big cans (capacitors) on it, they can hold
electricity for years and are designed to dump completely in one shot. That means one big shock,
death, paralysis, discomfort, constipation etc; proceed at your own risk!
Step 1 - Start with the necessary tools and a clear work area.
Helpful tools:
Insulated screw grabber (comes with many PC repair kits)
X-Acto Knife useful for removing stickers and feet.
Wax paper, good for keeping those stickers in shape.
Required tools:
Torx Number #20 screwdriver
Torx Number #10 screwdriver
Don't delude your self in to thinking you can use a screwdriver or Allen wrench you will just
frustrate yourself and mess up the screws. Head down to the hardware store and pick up Torx
drivers they are reasonable. I got the orange ones in a set of six for £3 and the black one which
has 4 interchangeable heads online, it is magnetized as well and all the ends you need are right at
your fingertips so this is the one I use most frequently.
Step 2 - peel back the stickers. If you're not too worried about looks a Torx #20 punches right
through the stickers with ease. If you want to keep it looking tidy cut a piece of wax paper to size
to help preserve the stickers.
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