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Xbox One X Project Scorpio Edition Heat Sink Replacement

Introduction

This guide instructs how to remove the heat sink of the Xbox One X. It contains the same steps necessary to remove the motherboard.

What you need

  1. Xbox One X Project Scorpio Edition Heat Sink Replacement, Outer Case: step 1, image 1 of 2 Xbox One X Project Scorpio Edition Heat Sink 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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    • 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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    • Using a T9 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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 Project Scorpio Edition Heat Sink 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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    • 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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    • Remove the metal casing by pulling it upward, revealing the interior components of the device.

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    • Lift and rotate the BD drive to reveal the wires that connect it to the motherboard.

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    • 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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  16. Xbox One X Project Scorpio Edition Heat Sink Replacement, Remove the screws holding the hard drive to the case: step 15, image 1 of 1

    • Flip the console over.

    • The disc drive is only attached to the motherboard by two cable connectors. Hold the disc drive when flipping the console over to avoid damaging it.

    • Use a T10 Torx screwdriver to remove the four 11.4Ā mm screws securing the hard drive to the upper metal case.

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    • Flip the console back over, keeping in mind the disc drive is loose.

    • Lift the disc drive up so that its metal tab is unhooked from the power supply.

    • Flip the disc drive over and place it on the power supply. The disc drive should end up facing the opposite direction it started in.

    • The disc drive is plugged into the motherboard. Avoid pulling and bending the cables more than necessary to prevent damage.

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    • Unplug the bundled cable connector connecting the hard drive to the motherboard by pulling directly upward.

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    • Unplug the SATA cable connecting the hard drive to the motherboard by pulling directly upward.

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    • Lift the hard drive assembly up out of the upper metal case.

    • When moving the hard drive, hold it by the sides to prevent damage.

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  21. Xbox One X Project Scorpio Edition Heat Sink Replacement, Remove the mounting bracket: step 20, image 1 of 1

    • Flip the hard drive over so that the plastic mounting bracket is facing upward.

    • Use a T10 Torx screwdriver to remove the four 8.6Ā mm screws attaching the hard drive to the mounting bracket.

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    • Lift the mounting bracket off the hard drive.

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    • Unplug the hard drive connector from the hard drive by pulling parallel to the length of the drive.

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  24. Xbox One X Project Scorpio Edition Heat Sink Replacement, Fan: step 23, image 1 of 2 Xbox One X Project Scorpio Edition Heat Sink Replacement, Fan: step 23, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the plastic wire connector from the motherboard.

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    • Remove the piece of foam by gently peeling it off the cooling system.

    • After the foam has been removed, its adhesive may not work as well.

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    • Remove the power supply by lifting it off the motherboard, while leaving its cord attached.

    • Set the power supply outside of the case so that the cord is no longer over the cooling system.

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    • Remove the cooling system by lifting it vertically off of the motherboard.

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    • Lift the metal piece connected to the cord out of the case.

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    • Flip the device over, so the bottom of the metal casing is facing up.

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    • Using a T9 Torx screwdriver, remove the four 9mm screws that are holding the heat sink to the outer metal casing.

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    • Flip over the device again, so that the metal casing is on the bottom.

    • Lift the motherboard vertically to remove it from the casing.

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    • Flip the motherboard over.

    • Using a plastic opening tool, pry the corners of the x-shaped metal piece so that they each detach from the motherboard.

    • Be sure to pry each metal corner up slowly to avoid damaging the motherboard.

    • It is not recommended to use screwdriver/other metal tools not meant to pry things open. Use an opening tool or spudger.

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    • Lift the heat sink to detach it from the motherboard.

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Conclusion

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

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ya e realizado todo el proceso al pie de la letra y puedo jugar 12 o 20 minutos en el mejor de los casos y mi xbox continua apagandose, e utilizado pasta termica artic m4, artic silver 5, noctua, en fin el problema persiste, anule tambien el cable que controla las revoluciones del ventilador y a pesar que el ventilador esta directo y revolucionado, el problema persiste, el apagado repentino de la consola con el mensaje de advertencia de la ventilaciĆ³n,

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