Removing the top and bottom cover - Removing the Face-plate Top and bottom covers
Pull
up the bottom side of the front faceplate, and completely detach the whole
piece.
If
you bought the special open tool, insert the pin into the whole on top of the
XBOX where the hard drive is docked. See below if you do not have the tool.
Instead
you may put your finger under the top cover to the side of the DVD drive and
pull up until the first two clips come out. Just lift the first 1/3rd.
Next
with the torx screwdriver or special open tool pin, poke the whole in the exact
place as illustrated to unclip the next clip. One on each side. The exact
location is in-between and belowtwo solid holes of white plastic seen below.
The
last clip on the side pictured of the top cover is accessible by removing the
rubber support. However, I prefer stick my hand under and pull up so I do not
have to remove it. Careful not to break the clips when you reach in and push
the plate up. (If you remove the rubber pad, you can super-glue it back on.)
Now
we have to turn the console over and take off the flat grey cover on the other
side. Poke the 3 places as shown. Here is the 1st hole. There is another in the
middle.
Here
is the 3rd hole on this side. Next do the 3 clips on the other side the same
way. Remove the piece, and set it aside.
Removing the White Outer shell
(Continue
to next page of you do not have the special tool.) Otherwise, turn to the back
of the console, and put the 2 pegs on the side with the pin into the two holes
above where the power cord plugs-in. (See below.)
Turn
or push apart the case to loosen that side.
On
the other side, put the corresponding pegs into the holes above the AV/HDMI TV
port.
Turn
or push to separate the console pieces.
Turn
the console flat (horizontal), but also upside down as pictured. Notice the 4
clips on the front… Disconnect these with your finger, and pull up on the side
of the case as pictured while you unclip the other side. Note that you will be
voiding the warranty at this point by opening the console.
Here
is the other side. Undo all the clips and pull the top of the case up
(Technically the
bottom-side
since the console is upside down.) It should be lose and you can lift up the
cover now.
Picture
of the removal of the first half. If you have used the open tool you’re done.
If
still attached, hold the steel case XBOX down, and push the case cover
backwards.
Here
is a side view. Careful! It will pop out.
Now
the top cover is off. Set aside.
