Xbox 360 E CD Drive Replacement
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓Following this guide involves opening the Xbox 360 E and is somewhat more involved than replacing other parts of the Xbox.
What you need
Tools
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Spudger4.9
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Push the Spudger into the crevice between the grated top panel of the Xbox and the bottom body with the rubber feet.
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Pull back on the spudger like a lever, keeping it pressed firmly into the crevice.
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Slide the spudger along the separation you have created between the grated panel and the bottom body of the Xbox.
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Periodically pull back on the spudger like a lever, keeping it pressed firmly into the crevice.
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Continue sliding the spudger along the perimeter of the left grated face of the Xbox.
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Pull the top panel off.
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Remove the 11 mm screw left of the green wifi-card using the T9 Torx screw bit.
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Push the spudger into the crevice between the right grated face and the top body of the Xbox. It's easier to begin away from the vent.
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Pull up on the spudger like a lever, keeping it pressed firmly into the crevice.
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Slide the spudger along the crevice to separate the grated face and the top body.
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Wiggle the spudger in the crevice as you slide the spudger to loosen the bottom plate.
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Slide the spudger along the crevice, going completely about the perimeter of the bottom panel.
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Pull the bottom panel off.
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Remove the five long black 55 mm screws labeled C2-5 and C7 with a T9 Torx screwdriver.
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Carefully flip the device and pull off the body by lifting from the metal section that is attached to the plastic exterior.
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Orient the Xbox so the bottom body is facing upwards. Make sure you see the rubber feet to know you have the correct side of the device.
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Lift the bottom body slightly away from the core at a 45 degree angle.
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Rotate the Xbox so you are now looking at the back of the device.
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Remove the sticker from the back of the Xbox.
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Turn the Xbox to the left to locate the clip holding the body together.
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With a spudger, press up on the clip like a latch. Move to the far end to undo the other clip the same way.
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Push the spudger into the crevice. Slide the spudger along the vertical crevice to detach the last clip. The bottom body should slide off after this.
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Use your fingers to unplug the blue ribbon cable from the CD drive.
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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Use tweezers to unplug the blue and pink wires.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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screws are actually C1- C5 one is incorrectly labelled - C7 = C1 also in step 8.5 there are 3 clips holding back edge of bottom cover to top one. one on each end and one just to right of I/O area. can get 2 of them with a spudger (ends) and the middle one with a isesamo.
Several steps missing between 8 and 9
Like remove wifi adaptor.
