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Xbox One X Hard Drive Replacement

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This guide is retained solely for historical purposes. Use the updated version of the guide to perform your repair.

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  1. Xbox One X Hard Drive Replacement, Outer Case: step 1, image 1 of 2 Xbox One X Hard Drive Replacement, Outer Case: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Use a T9 Torx screwdriver to remove the 13mm screw which is under and to the left of the power input.

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    • Using precision tweezers, remove the screw tab located on opposite side of the box.

    • Use a T9 Torx screwdriver to remove the 13mm screw revealed underneath the tab.

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  3. Xbox One X Hard Drive Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 Xbox One X Hard Drive Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 Xbox One X Hard Drive Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • Orient the case so that the front of the Xbox (the side with the power button) is facing you.

    • Remove the top of the case by sliding the case towards you.

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  4. Xbox One X Hard Drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Xbox One X Hard Drive Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Xbox One X Hard Drive Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3
    • Using a T8 Torx screwdriver, remove the two 15mm silver screws that are holding a circuit board/panel to the side of the interior metal casing.

    • Using the same screwdriver, remove the 9mm black screw located farther to the right on the same circuit board/panel.

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  5. Xbox One X Hard Drive Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Xbox One X Hard Drive Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the unscrewed panel from the side of the device by pulling it toward you.

    • Be mindful of the connector, as it is fragile.

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  6. Xbox One X Hard Drive Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Xbox One X Hard Drive Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Pull the upper edge of the white clip down, and then remove the white connector from the dislocated panel using precision tweezers.

    • Do not force the connector out, as it is fragile. Wiggling may be necessary.

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  7. Xbox One X Hard Drive Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 Xbox One X Hard Drive Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 Xbox One X Hard Drive Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3
    • On the top of the device in the corner directly above the white connector, there is an oval plate held in place by two screws.

    • Remove both of these 7mm screws with a Torx T9 screwdriver.

    • Lift the detached plate off to the side.

    • The plate is still connected to the device.

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  8. Xbox One X Hard Drive Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Xbox One X Hard Drive Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • Use a Torx T9 screwdriver to remove the six 47mm long screws, which attach the bottom side of the outer case.

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  9. Xbox One X Hard Drive Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 3 Xbox One X Hard Drive Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 3 Xbox One X Hard Drive Replacement: step 9, image 3 of 3
    • Turn the Xbox over, so that the bottom of the case is on top.

    • Lift the bottom of the case off of the Xbox by pulling it up and toward you.

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  10. Xbox One X Hard Drive Replacement, BD-ROM Drive: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Flip over the device again, so that the top is facing upwards.

    • Remove the 4 smaller 11mm screws in the lower left corner on the metal casing using a Torx T9 screwdriver.

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  11. Xbox One X Hard Drive Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 Xbox One X Hard Drive Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2
    • Flip over the device again, so that the bottom is facing upwards.

    • Using a Torx T10 screwdriver, remove the two screws located on opposite sides of the metal casing. One is near the fan vent, and the other is near the power supply vent.

    • The left screw is 11mm and the right screw is 7.5 mm.

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  12. Xbox One X Hard Drive Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 3 Xbox One X Hard Drive Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 3 Xbox One X Hard Drive Replacement: step 12, image 3 of 3
    • Remove the metal casing by pulling it upward, revealing the interior components of the device.

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  13. Xbox One X Hard Drive Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 3 Xbox One X Hard Drive Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 3 Xbox One X Hard Drive Replacement: step 13, image 3 of 3
    • Lift and rotate the BD drive to reveal the wires that connect it to the motherboard.

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  14. Xbox One X Hard Drive Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 3 Xbox One X Hard Drive Replacement: step 14, image 2 of 3 Xbox One X Hard Drive Replacement: step 14, image 3 of 3
    • Using your fingers, gently unplug the two sets of wires connecting the drive to the motherboard.

    • Alternatively, you can disconnect the wires from the drive-side sockets. This is much easier if you have not removed the power supply.

    • The BD drive should now be completely detached from the rest of the device, and it can be set aside.

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  15. Xbox One X Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 15, image 1 of 3 Xbox One X Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 15, image 2 of 3 Xbox One X Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 15, image 3 of 3
    • Detach the two connection headers located to the right of the hard drive.

    • Do not apply too much force to the connectors. Wiggling may be necessary to dislodge them.

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  16. Xbox One X Hard Drive Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 3 Xbox One X Hard Drive Replacement: step 16, image 2 of 3 Xbox One X Hard Drive Replacement: step 16, image 3 of 3
    • Lift the Seagate hard drive out of the case.

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Conclusion

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

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