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Xbox Series S Bluetooth Board Replacement

Introduction

Follow this guide to remove and replace the Bluetooth board from a Xbox Series S.

What you need

  1. Xbox Series S Bluetooth Board Replacement, Peel off the sticker coverings: step 1, image 1 of 3 Xbox Series S Bluetooth Board Replacement, Peel off the sticker coverings: step 1, image 2 of 3 Xbox Series S Bluetooth Board Replacement, Peel off the sticker coverings: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Before you start this guide, turn off the Xbox and unplug any cables from it.

    • Use tweezers to peel off the two white screw covers located on the bottom corners of the back panel.

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  2. Xbox Series S Bluetooth Board Replacement, Remove the back panel screws: step 2, image 1 of 1
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    • Use a T8 Torx driver to remove the two 10 mm-long screws securing the back panel to the bottom panel.

    • Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from.

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  3. Xbox Series S Bluetooth Board Replacement, Remove the bottom panel: step 3, image 1 of 3 Xbox Series S Bluetooth Board Replacement, Remove the bottom panel: step 3, image 2 of 3 Xbox Series S Bluetooth Board Replacement, Remove the bottom panel: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Slide the bottom panel horizontally toward the back of the console until it comes to a stop.

    • This slides the clips out of the slots on the plastic case.

    • Lift straight up and remove the bottom panel from the plastic case.

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  5. Xbox Series S Bluetooth Board Replacement, Remove the plastic case screws: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Use a T10 Torx driver to remove the seven 51 mm-long screws securing the chassis to the plastic case.

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  6. Xbox Series S Bluetooth Board Replacement, Remove the plastic case: step 5, image 1 of 3 Xbox Series S Bluetooth Board Replacement, Remove the plastic case: step 5, image 2 of 3 Xbox Series S Bluetooth Board Replacement, Remove the plastic case: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • With the bottom of the Xbox facing you, pull the two bottom-rear corners of the plastic case away from each other.

    • As you pull the corners apart, slide the back panel towards the bottom of the device. This releases the back panel from the plastic case.

    • The back panel should now settle on top of the clips on the back of the plastic case.

    • The back panel is permanently attached to the aluminum chassis.

    • Do not attempt to fully remove the chassis from the plastic case with this technique. You may risk breaking your case.

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  7. Xbox Series S Bluetooth Board Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 Xbox Series S Bluetooth Board Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 Xbox Series S Bluetooth Board Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Pull the bottom-left corner away from the chassis while swinging the chassis away from the plastic case.

    • You may need to lift the chassis to free it from the clips on the bottom-front of the plastic case during this process.

    • Remove the plastic case from the chassis.

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  8. Xbox Series S Bluetooth Board Replacement, Remove the Bluetooth board: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Use a T8 Torx driver to remove the three 9.5 mm-long screws securing the Bluetooth board to the long edge of the chassis.

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  9. Xbox Series S Bluetooth Board Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 3 Xbox Series S Bluetooth Board Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 3 Xbox Series S Bluetooth Board Replacement: step 8, image 3 of 3

    • Use a spudger to pry and loosen the Bluetooth board.

    • Do not pry from the bottom or sides of the Bluetooth board as it may bend the connector.

    • Pull the Bluetooth board straight out to disconnect it from the chassis.

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Conclusion

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

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