Xbox One S All Digital Edition Fan Replacement

Written By: Jules Hajjar

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Xbox One S All Digital Edition Fan Replacement

Difficulty

Difficult

Steps

Time Required

30 minutes - 1 hour

Introduction

This guide explains the steps required to replace the fan inside the Xbox One S All Digital Edition (Model 1681). If the Xbox has symptoms such as producing noise or cooling issues, the fan might need to be replaced. While the disassembly is straightforward, some force might be required by the end of the procedure. Note that the entire console will need to be disassembled to properly remove the fan. Disconnect all cables prior to disassembly.

Tools

Parts

Xbox One S Fan

Step 1

Position the iFixit Opening Tool's riveted edge in between the top and bottom cover of the plastic enclosure.
Apply downward pressure on the iFixit Opening Tool until the security clip unlocks.
Repeat on different points of the plastic enclosure until the bottom cover is removed.

Step 2

Remove the six 50 mm green screws (labeled F1-F6) from the metal chassis using a Torx 10 screwdriver.
These screws hold the top cover of the plastic enclosure to the chassis.

Step 3

Apply pressure to peel off the sides of the casing.
Separate the metal chassis from the top cover, lifting the back of the chassis up and away from the top cover.
The plastic back panel is meant to stay attached to the metal chassis.

Step 4

Flip the metal enclosure so that the fan cover is on top.

Step 5

Remove the two 15mm screws from the front panel using the Torx T8 screwdriver.

Step 6

Carefully slide the top metal case off the frame.
This may require shifting the case side to side as you slide up.

Step 7

Remove the four 15mm screws attaching the IR Blaster to the metal chassis with the Torx T8 Security screwdriver.

Step 8

Carefully remove the IR Blaster from the metal chassis.
The connector is very fragile. Make sure you pull the board away from the case and not sideways.

Step 9

Remove the three 15 mm screws with the Torx T8 Security Bit Screwdriver.
The top of the metal chassis has been removed in the picture, but is not necessary for the replacement.

Step 10

Carefully remove the WiFi Card from the metal chassis.

Hello , I have a question.

Can I play the xbox one all digital fully offline, without the wi-fi card plugged into it ?

Il Lupo - 05/02/20

You should be able to play offline without the card. This is assuming you downloaded whatever games you plan to play before removing the card.

Sebastian Rosso - 05/02/20

Step 11

Remove the eight 10mm screws from the bottom of the metal casing using the Torx T9 screwdriver.
Remove the four 15mm screws from the bottom of the heatsink fastener using the Torx T8 screwdriver.