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By ChrisGamingExpert January 29, 2010 3:30 AM
How to disassemble Xbox 360: Disassembly tools
At some point, you may run into problems with your gaming console so you want to know how to disassemble your Xbox 360. Disassembly and learning how to do it properly is important so you don't add to the problems that you're trying to repair by putting the console apart in the first place.
Before you go on with this set of instructions, you want to take a deep breath and start getting over your fear of tinkering around with equipment that costs hundreds of dollars. Don't worry; you should do just fine especially if you're already familiar about how to disassemble an Xbox 360.
To disassemble your Xbox 360 DVD, you are going to need Torx T10 and T8 screwdrivers because your console normally comes with a sturdy steel casing. You can easily find these tools in your local hardware and they are fairly cheap. If you're trying to open the controller, you need to have a Security Torx T8H handy.
It's also a good idea to have small flathead screwdrivers or paper clips with you to hold the friction locks of the console open. Another alternative is to get a 360 opening tool. It's an easier way to learn how to disassemble Xbox 360 it already comes with everything that you would need. The easy how to Xbox 360 disassembly kit comes with certain parts such as those that you can use to remove the heating grills or pop the rear locks open.
How to disassemble an Xbox 360: The heating grills
First thing that you need to do is to remove the console's hard drive. Using your thumb,.jpg)
you want to flip it over on its faceplate notch so you can remove the faceplate. The notch is located on the right side of the console when you disassemble the Xbox 360 wireless. You need to go through this step first because it's going to be difficult to remove the top and bottom plates otherwise and this can also cause you to break the little tabs located in this portion.
Now you can go on to the heating grills located on each end of your Xbox. Each grill has six friction tabs that you need to press towards the console and lift up at the same time. To remove the hard drive grill, you need to push the two tabs on it sideways and then stick a tool through its opening. Just continue sticking the tool through the remaining tabs and then lift the grill from the front, backwards.
Just a heads up on how to disassemble your Xbox 360: underneath the grill, you will find another warranty sticker for Microsoft. To move further into the how to Xbox 360 disassembly steps, you will need to puncture this sign, and, in effect, void the warranty service offered by the manufacturer.
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