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Xbox One S All Digital Edition IR Blaster Replacement

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Xbox One S All Digital Edition IR Blaster Replacement

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This replacement guide provides a step by step process on replacing the IR Blaster of The Xbox One S All Digital Edition (Model 1681). The IR Blaster is responsible for many of the consoles vital power functions. The IR Blaster contains the consoles power switch and manages the connection of Bluetooth accessories paired to the Xbox One S All Digital Edition. Symptoms of a broken IR Blaster are a malfunctioning power button or a faulty Bluetooth connection to Xbox accessories. Disconnect all cables prior to disassembly.

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    1. Xbox One S All Digital Edition IR Blaster Replacement, Plastic Enclosure: step 1, image 1 of 3 Xbox One S All Digital Edition IR Blaster Replacement, Plastic Enclosure: step 1, image 2 of 3 Xbox One S All Digital Edition IR Blaster Replacement, Plastic Enclosure: step 1, image 3 of 3
      • Position the iFixit Opening Tool's riveted edge in between the top and bottom cover of the plastic enclosure.

      • Apply downward pressure on the iFixit Opening Tool until the security clip unlocks.

      • Repeat on different points of the plastic enclosure until the bottom cover is removed.

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    2. Xbox One S All Digital Edition IR Blaster Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Xbox One S All Digital Edition IR Blaster Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the six 50 mm green screws (labeled F1-F6) from the metal chassis using a Torx 10 screwdriver.

      • These screws hold the top cover of the plastic enclosure to the chassis.

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    3. Xbox One S All Digital Edition IR Blaster Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Xbox One S All Digital Edition IR Blaster Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Apply pressure to peel off the sides of the casing.

      • Separate the metal chassis from the top cover, lifting the back of the chassis up and away from the top cover.

      • The plastic back panel is meant to stay attached to the metal chassis.

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    4. Xbox One S All Digital Edition IR Blaster Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Flip the metal enclosure so that the fan cover is on top.

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    1. Xbox One S All Digital Edition IR Blaster Replacement, IR Blaster: step 5, image 1 of 2 Xbox One S All Digital Edition IR Blaster Replacement, IR Blaster: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the four 15mm screws attaching the IR Blaster to the metal chassis with the Torx T8 Security screwdriver.

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    2. Xbox One S All Digital Edition IR Blaster Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Xbox One S All Digital Edition IR Blaster Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • Carefully remove the IR Blaster from the metal chassis.

      • The connector is very fragile. Make sure you pull the board away from the case and not sideways.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Hello Jules! I recently got one of these baby's and the power button on the rf board itself has been ripped not so cleanly off.

The xbox Refuses to stay booted with the board on or off, but I am able to get it to force boot for at most 3 or 4 seconds with a paperclip, the fan spins lightly once and the light flashes as it sounds its on chime then its just off. Could there be a short in the power supply or motherboard caused by this button rippage? The eject button that leads nowhere also boots with same results

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