Installing Xbox 360 S RF Module

RF module replacement.

http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/qWkqmsQKr5iJIHvE Matt Newsom Difficult Xbox 360 S

Replace a faulty RF module to fix a non-responsive power button on your Xbox 360 S.

Tools

Metal Spudger Spudger T9 Torx Screwdriver Installing Xbox 360 S Top Panel Installing Xbox 360 S Hard Drive Installing Xbox 360 S Bottom Panel Installing Xbox 360 S Left Case Installing Xbox 360 S Faceplate In the following steps, you will remove the top vent, secured to the top panel by the thirteen clips shown. In the following steps, you will remove the top vent, secured to the top panel by the thirteen clips shown. Take care when removing the fan vent not to break any of the plastic clips. Take care when removing the fan vent not to break any of the plastic clips. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/IP1JWNMLJmRX1vhD Orient the console so that the words "XBOX 360" on the sides are right-side up, and the faceplate is facing to the left. Orient the console so that the words "XBOX 360" on the sides are right-side up, and the faceplate is facing to the left. Insert a metal spudger between the top vent and the top bezel near the rear of the Xbox. Insert a metal spudger between the top vent and the top bezel near the rear of the Xbox. Rotate the spudger away from the console, prying the edge of the fan vent up until the two plastic clips come free. Rotate the spudger away from the console, prying the edge of the fan vent up until the two plastic clips come free. Be sure to rotate the spudger far enough so that the plastic clips clear the silver rim of the top bezel. Be sure to rotate the spudger far enough so that the plastic clips clear the silver rim of the top bezel. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/Z1ToCNbfyZH3YZWM http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/dnRmFvs5GGiATnRo Insert a metal spudger between the fan vent and top bezel along the left side of the console. Insert a metal spudger between the fan vent and top bezel along the left side of the console. In the same manner described above, begin prying the left side of the top vent away from the top bezel. In the same manner described above, begin prying the left side of the top vent away from the top bezel. Continue prying along the left side of the device, freeing all the clips on that side. Continue prying along the left side of the device, freeing all the clips on that side. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/mBFIp6mJFDfEoqLh http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/Yj1ySdjcOd1en4nx http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/yWsBHYJDO3QEB5ea Lift the fan vent up from the freed left side to disengage the clips along the right side. Lift the fan vent up from the freed left side to disengage the clips along the right side. Remove the entire fan vent. Remove the entire fan vent. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/TVHuVBEALfZ4x6hj http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/5iBGhLfuGoGRExFu In the following steps, you will be releasing the six clips highlighted in red. In the following steps, you will be releasing the six clips highlighted in red. Each clip can be undone by inserting a metal spudger underneath the bottom edge of the clip. Once underneath the bottom edge, simply prying away from the console will free the clip. Each clip can be undone by inserting a metal spudger underneath the bottom edge of the clip. Once underneath the bottom edge, simply prying away from the console will free the clip. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/VfMXKLNipiIQwSOZ http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/ndwunoEYEXhaYQZW Orient the console so that the left case is facing toward you and the faceplate is facing toward the right. Orient the console so that the left case is facing toward you and the faceplate is facing toward the right. Insert a metal spudger through the front-most slit on the left edge of the top bezel and between the bottom edge of the clip and the left case, as described above. Insert a metal spudger through the front-most slit on the left edge of the top bezel and between the bottom edge of the clip and the left case, as described above. Simultaneously rotate the spudger away from the console and pull up on the top bezel to free the clip. Simultaneously rotate the spudger away from the console and pull up on the top bezel to free the clip. You will hear a "pop" signifying that the clip cleared its catch. You will hear a "pop" signifying that the clip cleared its catch. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/pwvHElYKyPEJG3U2 http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/D54fVYlVZ1PtoeEv Using the same method described above, free the two remaining clips along the left edge of the top bezel. Using the same method described above, free the two remaining clips along the left edge of the top bezel. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/y23YoKaSekhbIQwo http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/iB5KUbZcmo2MWtSB Grab the entire top panel with your hands, lift up the entire left edge high enough to rest the separated clips on top of the left case. Grab the entire top panel with your hands, lift up the entire left edge high enough to rest the separated clips on top of the left case. You may have to go back with a spudger and undo any clips that have re-attached. You may have to go back with a spudger and undo any clips that have re-attached. The top panel will not come free of the console yet. The top panel will not come free of the console yet. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/XtehstcyHWNWTouD Rotate the console so that the rear of the Xbox 360 S is facing to the right, and the right case is facing you. Rotate the console so that the rear of the Xbox 360 S is facing to the right, and the right case is facing you. Insert a metal spudger through the rear-most slit on the right edge of the top bezel and between the bottom edge of the clip and the right case. Insert a metal spudger through the rear-most slit on the right edge of the top bezel and between the bottom edge of the clip and the right case. While lifting up on the top bezel with your fingers, rotate the spudger away from the console to free the clip. While lifting up on the top bezel with your fingers, rotate the spudger away from the console to free the clip. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/y3cLdtOmcKjkT6EN http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/1HETFB4Ug3KnjM4w In the same manner as described in the previous steps, release the middle and front clips along the right edge of the top panel. In the same manner as described in the previous steps, release the middle and front clips along the right edge of the top panel. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/MJFlhZQRDQSV2QMs http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/IAYOJc14CChWtHMU Lift the top panel off the device. Lift the top panel off the device. You may have to go back with a spudger and undo any clips that have re-attached to the console. You may have to go back with a spudger and undo any clips that have re-attached to the console. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/SVCdXtDqKEZW5MHX Orient the Xbox 360 S so that the bottom of the console is facing toward you. Orient the Xbox 360 S so that the bottom of the console is facing toward you. Push the latch holding down the hard drive cover to the left. Push the latch holding down the hard drive cover to the left. Pull the hard drive cover away from the console. Pull the hard drive cover away from the console. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/cXP361EtBaAjGJZB http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/ksjfRhRUilKgu1kc http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/sXUNWd5icHUfKXks Firmly grasp the fabric tab labeled "250 GB" attached to the hard drive. Firmly grasp the fabric tab labeled "250 GB" attached to the hard drive. Pull the hard drive straight out of the console. Pull the hard drive straight out of the console. The fabric tab is attached to a catch further inside the hard drive housing. It will take some force to pull the hard drive out. The fabric tab is attached to a catch further inside the hard drive housing. It will take some force to pull the hard drive out. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/dRnspOOs2hdPYjJL http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/yixceNkF4cdwcFYI http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/veFpNDlsHOIvkOZM In the following steps, you will remove the bottom vent. It is attached to the bottom panel by the seven clips shown. In the following steps, you will remove the bottom vent. It is attached to the bottom panel by the seven clips shown. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/JdeURU5d2WNK2NIW Orient the Xbox 360 S so that the hard drive port is facing up and the faceplate is facing to the left. Orient the Xbox 360 S so that the hard drive port is facing up and the faceplate is facing to the left. Insert a metal spudger between the black bottom vent and the silver rim of the bottom bezel, in the rear right corner of the vent. Insert a metal spudger between the black bottom vent and the silver rim of the bottom bezel, in the rear right corner of the vent. Rotate the spudger away from the console, prying the vent up from the bottom bezel. Rotate the spudger away from the console, prying the vent up from the bottom bezel. Be sure to rotate the spudger far enough so that the clips on the vent are lifted past the silver rim of the bottom bezel. Be sure to rotate the spudger far enough so that the clips on the vent are lifted past the silver rim of the bottom bezel. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/DkxXqSfqI1ERCOZc http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/gD5ReDMv1MWgACNr In the same manner as described above, pry the two remaining clips on the bottom right edge. In the same manner as described above, pry the two remaining clips on the bottom right edge. All of the clips along both the right and front edge should now be free. If other clips have come undone as well, that is fine. All of the clips along both the right and front edge should now be free. If other clips have come undone as well, that is fine. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/YiNRR43xJaGjaMKC http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/uBPCHkeRyTOBVjp3 http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/6byKJwvsYIPolHlX Remove the bottom vent by lifting it away from the bottom bezel. Remove the bottom vent by lifting it away from the bottom bezel. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/IahXZbmBH1IeCXJE http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/lvmhHM1AxcLEEuQW In the following steps, you will remove the bottom bezel, which is attached to the rest of the console by the six clips shown. In the following steps, you will remove the bottom bezel, which is attached to the rest of the console by the six clips shown. The clips shown in red can be detached by inserting a metal spudger underneath the bottom edge of the clip. Once underneath the bottom edge, simply prying away from the console will free the clip. The clips shown in red can be detached by inserting a metal spudger underneath the bottom edge of the clip. Once underneath the bottom edge, simply prying away from the console will free the clip. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/KCDQaD6xFdnDjSou http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/MxgTGMMNrYJYxoCU Insert a metal spudger through the slit near the rear left corner of the bottom bezel. Insert a metal spudger through the slit near the rear left corner of the bottom bezel. Rotate the spudger away from the device while lifting the rear bezel up with the other hand. Rotate the spudger away from the device while lifting the rear bezel up with the other hand. You may hear a "pop" signifying the clip has cleared its catch. You may hear a "pop" signifying the clip has cleared its catch. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/Z1y23DAjLEl4UKDo http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/bAYCknYslmUGlfRo Insert a metal spudger through the left middle slit of the bottom bezel, and between the bottom edge of the clip and the left case. Insert a metal spudger through the left middle slit of the bottom bezel, and between the bottom edge of the clip and the left case. Simultaneously pull the bottom bezel up and rotate the spudger away from the console to free the clip. Simultaneously pull the bottom bezel up and rotate the spudger away from the console to free the clip. In a similar fashion, free the clip at the front of the bottom bezel's left edge. In a similar fashion, free the clip at the front of the bottom bezel's left edge. The entire left side of the bottom bezel should now be free. The entire left side of the bottom bezel should now be free. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/oCYbsitAfTRRourw http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/YpSSYNkOyMbjtXB5 Turn the console around so that the faceplate is facing to the right and the right case is facing toward you. Turn the console around so that the faceplate is facing to the right and the right case is facing toward you. Insert the spudger into the rear-most slit on the right edge of the bottom bezel, and wedge it behind the clip by pushing the spudger down while pushing the tip of the spudger against the right case. Insert the spudger into the rear-most slit on the right edge of the bottom bezel, and wedge it behind the clip by pushing the spudger down while pushing the tip of the spudger against the right case. Simultaneously release the clip and pull the bottom bezel up. Simultaneously release the clip and pull the bottom bezel up. This clip is especially hard to remove. Some force will be required to insert the spudger correctly. This clip is especially hard to remove. Some force will be required to insert the spudger correctly. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/aQyChrSntWEdEbwS http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/lkvca1xDnnKV1rP2 This clip does not have a slit in the bezel to guide you. You can locate the clip by looking under the bezel near the hard drive slot. This clip does not have a slit in the bezel to guide you. You can locate the clip by looking under the bezel near the hard drive slot. Insert a spudger between the silver rim and bottom bezel directly above the clip shown. Insert a spudger between the silver rim and bottom bezel directly above the clip shown. Release the clip while pulling up on the bottom bezel. Release the clip while pulling up on the bottom bezel. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/RfPl2wCnjJEJNYGq This clip is smaller than the others and should not be removed from above like the others. This clip is smaller than the others and should not be removed from above like the others. Lift the left edge of the bottom bezel up enough to gain clearance. Lift the left edge of the bottom bezel up enough to gain clearance. Insert a metal spudger behind the left edge of the last clip, and push the clip away from the right case. Insert a metal spudger behind the left edge of the last clip, and push the clip away from the right case. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/A4SnSxnfFIWSaSKW http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/uVViKRQGsuU2EkQk Opening your Xbox 360 any further will require breaking or removing the warranty sticker on the outer case. Your Microsoft warranty for any components not directly attached to the logic board will likely be voided by removing this seal. Opening your Xbox 360 any further will require breaking or removing the warranty sticker on the outer case. Your Microsoft warranty for any components not directly attached to the logic board will likely be voided by removing this seal. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/QVyGsMkdmQgx5h1w Orient the console right-side up, with the faceplate facing toward you. Orient the console right-side up, with the faceplate facing toward you. Locate the two clips connecting the right and left case along the top edge of the console, behind the Wi-Fi card. Locate the two clips connecting the right and left case along the top edge of the console, behind the Wi-Fi card. While pushing the left and right case away from each other with one hand, pry the clips away from the case with a metal spudger. While pushing the left and right case away from each other with one hand, pry the clips away from the case with a metal spudger. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/ESX6RXFxWtVvvNhn http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/2WuPWkorjbZcyoEy Continue to hold the two cases apart to prevent the clips reattaching. Continue to hold the two cases apart to prevent the clips reattaching. Insert a spudger between the right and left cases to hold them separate while you work elsewhere. Insert a spudger between the right and left cases to hold them separate while you work elsewhere. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/GgXwlPbZEqkQi3Xw http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/FmMLqlUQYISFDhKO Flip the Xbox over so the faceplate is facing left, and the left case is facing toward you. Flip the Xbox over so the faceplate is facing left, and the left case is facing toward you. While pushing the left and right cases apart with one hand, free one clip located beside the hard drive slot. While pushing the left and right cases apart with one hand, free one clip located beside the hard drive slot. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/v5Ou1r5ibOOgOWGN http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/ZLNLrvyDjIHuBEL3 Continue to hold the cases apart to prevent the clips from reattaching. Continue to hold the cases apart to prevent the clips from reattaching. Place another spudger between the left and right cases directly below the clip. Place another spudger between the left and right cases directly below the clip. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/ktIt4eAnklKnBZin http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/TdTkALSdmfeMsNKh Insert the flat edge of a metal spudger between the left and right cases where the warranty sticker used to be. Insert the flat edge of a metal spudger between the left and right cases where the warranty sticker used to be. Pry the left case upwards to form a gap between the two cases, and slide the spudger in toward the left case. Pry the left case upwards to form a gap between the two cases, and slide the spudger in toward the left case. Rotate the spudger upward to release the last clip. Rotate the spudger upward to release the last clip. The spudgers holding the top and bottom clips apart may be removed. The spudgers holding the top and bottom clips apart may be removed. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/SLSUre1Bn6cYRJsv http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/hGtF2XCu6vUhUeXP http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/HF62yVZoNofBJCpP Release one clip in the front left corner of the top edge securing the left case to the faceplate. Release one clip in the front left corner of the top edge securing the left case to the faceplate. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/wkhik1QvnILABGrl http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/ho6d4RyHQuarpTE4 Flip the console over so the bottom is facing upward. Flip the console over so the bottom is facing upward. Release one clip in the front left corner of the bottom edge securing the left case to the faceplate. Release one clip in the front left corner of the bottom edge securing the left case to the faceplate. Rotate the left case away from the device to release the last two inner clips. Rotate the left case away from the device to release the last two inner clips. Remove the left case. Remove the left case. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/uqDRBkXBeITNybcX http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/ctnwtblbsGfByuen Orient the console right-side-up, with the faceplate facing forward. Orient the console right-side-up, with the faceplate facing forward. Release the clip near the front right corner of the top edge securing the right case to the faceplate. Release the clip near the front right corner of the top edge securing the right case to the faceplate. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/CwYswTVQIAgNYmoW http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/x4WNLccaiZo2XTfR Turn the console over, so that the bottom is facing upward, and the faceplate is facing forward. Turn the console over, so that the bottom is facing upward, and the faceplate is facing forward. Release the clip in the bottom right corner of the top edge securing the right case to the front case. Release the clip in the bottom right corner of the top edge securing the right case to the front case. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/JDunIig6mInAJ1Yu Lift the left edge of the faceplate upward to release the last two clips securing the faceplate to the right case. Lift the left edge of the faceplate upward to release the last two clips securing the faceplate to the right case. Detach the faceplate from the rest of the device. Detach the faceplate from the rest of the device. The faceplate is still attached to the console by a thin ribbon cable. Do not attempt to completely remove the faceplate yet. The faceplate is still attached to the console by a thin ribbon cable. Do not attempt to completely remove the faceplate yet. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/OvWcYdIAANTu1vTA http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/6er2YbKEL35TJx52 Using a spudger or fingernail, lift the clear blue tab away from the connector. Using a spudger or fingernail, lift the clear blue tab away from the connector. Slide the locking tab on the power switch board cable connector toward the top of the console. Slide the locking tab on the power switch board cable connector toward the top of the console. The locking tab will only move about 2 mm. The locking tab will only move about 2 mm. Pull the power switch cable straight out of the connector. Pull the power switch cable straight out of the connector. The faceplate is now free of the rest of the console. The faceplate is now free of the rest of the console. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/agv1KMslsls1DUa2 http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/dbBdFQv5PpNXIKNq http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/FtQwGWVDAdwKEcVO Remove the two 5.6 mm T9 Torx screws securing the RF module to the metal case. Remove the two 5.6 mm T9 Torx screws securing the RF module to the metal case. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/TKuV531xUkoWfhW6 The RF module is still connected to the Xbox by a large USB-type connector. The RF module is still connected to the Xbox by a large USB-type connector. Pull the board directly away from the Xbox to remove it. Pull the board directly away from the Xbox to remove it. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/Wfr45SDpPMnQCVuL http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/cC4iFhV1FcgkgoUh

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