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Microsoft Kinect Tilt Motor Replacement

Introduction

The tilting mechanism allows the Kinect to follow the player. It operates through a motor and several gears.

What you need

  1. Microsoft Kinect Tilt Motor Replacement, Tilt Motor: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the rubber backing off the base of the Kinect.

    • If the adhesive attaching the rubber backing and the base doesn't come off with the rubber backing, remove the adhesive as well.

    • If the adhesive comes off separately, you may some type of adhesive to reattach the rubber backing.

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  2. Microsoft Kinect Tilt Motor Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Microsoft Kinect Tilt Motor Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Unscrew the four 7mm T6 Torx screws.

    • Pull off the base to reveal the inner case.

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    • Unscrew the four 5mm #0 Phillip screws.

    • These screws strip easily.

    • Remove the metal plate to reveal the motor and gears.

    • Disconnect the connector to separate the plate from the Kinect.

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    Can you indicate where the clear plastic and brass washers are placed?

    deilert - Reply

    Here’s a good shot of where they sit: https://youtu.be/j9aLJHmGQq0?t=126

    deilert - Reply

  5. Microsoft Kinect Tilt Motor Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the three gears on top of the motor, starting with the center gear.

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  6. Microsoft Kinect Tilt Motor Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Microsoft Kinect Tilt Motor Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Unscrew the four 5mm #00 Phillip screws.

    • Remove the motor from the plate to replace.

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Conclusion

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

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Be careful not to lose the spring & washer ! ( It’s also missing a step showing where the brass washer goes )https://www.zdnet.com/pictures/microsoft...

Bantum Works - Reply

So far the isn’t a mention replacement of the plastic “post” that the tilt motor and the upper sensor unit are joined at. Mine broke (that’s what happens when you get a “free Xbox 360” at a neighborhood moving sale.) I couldn’t get the base plate apart as my T5 torx bit is trashed. So, my solution?…epoxy the heck out of the post as it’s only purpose is to hold the two units of the Kinect together. So far it worked!

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