Xbox 360 Motherboard Replacement
Introduction
Go to step 1Use this guide to completely strip down your motherboard. Before reattaching the CPU and GPU heat sinks, be sure to apply a new layer of thermal paste.
What you need
Parts
Tools
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Grasp the hard drive assembly and press the release button while lifting its front edge.
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Remove the hard drive assembly from the top vent.
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Insert the flat end of a spudger or the edge of an Xbox 360 opening tool into the small gap at the front edge of the bottom vent.
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Pry the front edge of the bottom vent away from the faceplate.
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To release the clips, work from the front edge of the bottom vent.
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While slightly lifting the front edge of the bottom vent, use the tip of a spudger to push the clips closest to the front of the bottom vent towards the inside of the console.
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Use the tip of your spudger to release the clips on the bottom vent nearest the back of the Xbox.
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Insert the edge of a spudger between the faceplate and the outer casing near the power button.
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Run your spudger along the edge of the faceplate to release the clips securing it to the front of the console.
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The top vent is secured to the console via clips. The first two clips are located underneath the top vent closest to the faceplate, as shown in the pictures.
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Insert the flat end of a spudger into the small gaps previously mentioned to release the clips.
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To release the clips, work from the middle of the top vent.
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While slightly lifting the front edge of the top vent, use the tip of a spudger to push the clips closest to the center of the top vent towards the inside of the console.
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Use the tip of your spudger to release the clip on the top vent nearest the back of the Xbox's upper case.
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Use the tip of your spudger to release the clip on the top vent nearest the back of the Xbox.
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Remove the top vent from the 360.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to release the following latches:
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Above the front-facing USB ports.
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Beneath the front-facing USB ports.
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Above the Memory Unit slots.
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Insert the flat end of a spudger and pry upwards to release the last remaining latch located above the eject button.
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Slightly lift the front portion of the lower case to ensure that the latches in the front have been completely released.
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Press the Xbox 360 opening tool down into the clips securing the lower case to the upper case near the I/O ports.
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While pressing down on the tool, push the lower and upper cases apart to separate the retaining clips.
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While pushing the upper and lower cases apart, use the tip of a spudger or the finger of an Xbox 360 opening tool to push the long clip highlighted in red toward the center of the 360.
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The clip should release, leaving the clips near the power connector as the only thing holding the upper and lower cases together.
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Press the Xbox 360 opening tool down into the two remaining clips near the power connector.
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Push the upper and lower cases apart to fully release the retaining clips.
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Grasp the back portion of the lower case and lift it upwards to separate it from the console.
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Use the tip of a spudger to release the clip securing the eject button to the metal casing.
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Insert the flat end of a spudger between the eject button and the optical drive.
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Pry the eject button off its retaining posts and remove it from the 360.
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Slightly lift the optical drive upwards to gain clearance to disconnect the SATA and power connectors located on the backside of the optical drive.
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Grab the power connector by its cables and pull it straight out of its socket on the optical drive.
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Disconnect the SATA data connector from its socket on the optical drive by pulling it straight away.
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Insert the flat end of a spudger into the small rectangular opening on the top of the cooling fan duct.
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Carefully release the fan duct retaining clip and remove the fan duct from the Xbox.
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The clip can alternatively be released using the metal finger of an Xbox 360 opening tool.
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While lifting the metal chassis strip above the dual fans, pull the fans toward the center of the motherboard.
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Lift the dual fan connector straight up from its socket on the motherboard.
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Remove the dual fan assembly from the console.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to release the clips securing the RF module shield along the top and the left edge of the RF module.
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Remove the RF module shield from the console.
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Grasp the RF module and lift it straight up to disconnect it from its socket on the motherboard.
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Remove the RF module from the console.
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Remove the following screws securing the motherboard to the metal casing:
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Nine gold 11 mm T10 Torx screws.
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Eight black 5.6 mm T8 Torx screws.
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Lift the motherboard assembly from its front edge.
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Remove the motherboard assembly from the metal casing.
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Insert the tip of a small flathead screwdriver between the X clamp and its retaining post on the heat sink.
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Pry the X clamp away from its retaining post until it is lifted above the small groove cut into the retaining post.
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Insert your screwdriver parallel to the motherboard between the X clamp and its retaining post.
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Twist the screwdriver to fully release the X clamp from its retaining post.
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Insert the tip of a small flathead screwdriver between the X clamp and its retaining post on the heat sink.
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Pry the X clamp away from its retaining post until it is lifted above the small groove cut into the retaining post.
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Remove the CPU heat sink from the motherboard. When reinstalling the CPU heat sink, be sure to apply a new layer of thermal paste.
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If replacing the motherboard transfer the four thermal pads on the underside of the motherboard to your new motherboard.
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Motherboard remains.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
