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How to take apart xbox 360 - Basic Know-how on taking an xbox 360 apart
By ChrisGamingExpert, (DT)
November 25, 2009 10:13 PM PT

Taking an Xbox 360 Apart- Learn the Basics

Have you ever tried taking an Xbox 360 apart? Haven't you concluded that owning a high-end gadget is way easier than maintaining it to run it smoothly. When you are using it regularly, it functions well and good, but once you discontinue, it starts accumulating dust. Then comes the Herculean task of dismantling and reassembling in order to clean up the dust. Each time you disassemble this gaming console, you will be left wondering how to take apart xbox 360.

Imagine on an off day when you have planned to entire a leisure afternoon with the console, you suddenly find it not working. Again you are not left with any other choice but taking an xbox 360 apart. Instead of getting panic stricken each time, it is better to learn the basic of disassembling it. This includes how to take xbox 360 controller apart, xbox 360 hard drive apart etc.

Before taking an xbox 360 apart, you must be equipped with proper tools. You would require T8 Torx screwdriver, nut driver of 5/16 sockets, screwdriver with flat blade, T10 Torx screwdriver etc. You can get these tools from any computer peripherals shop. These tools will help you know how to take apart Xbox 360.

Xbox 360 Taken Apart- What to do After that?

Once you know how to take apart Xbox 360, do not forget that you need to pull the front plate out of the console. This would break the seal of Microsoft and that would be the end of your manufacturer's warranty. So it is better to fix the xbox 360 issues after the warranty tenure.

Other requirements to clean up Xbox 360 are piece of cloth, painting brushes with soft strands and a small box or vessel. When taking an Xbox 360 apart, keep the small nuts and bolts in that container.

This will help you when you are reassembling the console. The xbox 360 taken apart should be kept cautiously and take xbox 360 hard drive apart. Place it on the cloth piece and softly clean the dust with the brushes. These are sensitive gadgets hence need special care and attention.