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Add Note Edit Step 25  ¶ 

  • If you do not have an Xbox 360 opening tool, skip to the next step.

  • Press the Xbox 360 opening tool down into the two remaining clips near the power connector.

  • Push the upper and lower cases apart to fully release the retaining clips.

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Add Note Edit Step 26  ¶ 

  • If you used an Xbox 360 opening tool on the previous step, skip this step.

  • Release the latches located above the power connector using the same procedure as previously noted.

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Add Note Edit Step 27  ¶ 

  • Orient the console so that the front portion is facing downwards.

  • Grasp the back portion of the lower case and lift it upwards to separate it from the console.

  • Be careful not to excessively bend the lower case near the power plug, as it can crack easily.

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Add Note Edit Step 28 — Eject Button  ¶ 

  • Use the tip of a spudger to release the clip securing the eject button to the metal casing.

  • Insert the flat end of a spudger between the eject button and the optical drive.

  • Pry the eject button off its retaining posts and remove it from the 360.

  • This can also be accomplished using an Xbox 360 opening tool.

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Add Note Edit Step 29 — Upper Case  ¶ 

  • Remove the six silver 64 mm T10 Torx screws securing the upper case to the metal casing.

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Add Note Edit Step 30  ¶ 

  • Orient the console so that the upper case is facing upwards.

  • Lift the upper case straight up and remove it from the console.

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Add Note Edit Step 31 — Optical Drive  ¶ 

  • Peel the silver tape securing the optical drive to the metal casing.

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Add Note Edit Step 32  ¶ 

  • Slightly lift the optical drive upwards to gain clearance to disconnect the SATA and power connectors located on the backside of the optical drive.

  • Don't try to completely remove the optical drive just yet. Two cables still connect it to the motherboard.

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