Xbox One X Lower Metal Case Replacement

Written By: Kyle Smith

Comments: 13

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

20 - 30 minutes

Introduction

This is a prerequisite-only guide! This guide is part of another procedure and is not meant to be used alone.

Follow this guide to remove the lower metal case on the Xbox One X model 1787. This is necessary for accessing the console’s inner components. Turn off your console and disconnect any cables before starting this guide.

Tools

Step 1

Use blunt tweezers to peel off the sticker covering the right-side screw on the back of the console.
Before starting this guide: Turn off the device. Then, unplug any cables from the console.

Step 2

Use a T10 Torx screwdriver to remove the two 12.6 mm–long screws located on the back of the console.

Step 3

Rotate the console 90 degrees.
Pull the front of the upper plastic case horizontally toward the front of the console until it comes to a stop. This slides the clips out of the slots on the upper plastic case.

Step 4

Rotate the console 90 degrees so that the back is facing you.
Lift up the left side of the upper plastic case (as viewed from the back of the console), stopping when it won’t lift any further.

Step 5

While continuing to hold the left side of the upper plastic case, push up on the right side to move the right-side screw boss out of the way.
If pushing up on the case doesn't work, try moving it in different directions until it can swing open.
Swing the upper plastic case open to 75 degrees.

Step 6

Push the upper plastic case down and away from the console to remove it completely.

I found this step a little hard to complete. I flipped down the lock and then removed the screws. The ribbon came out much easier that way.

metric -

Step 7

Use the pointed end of a spudger, an opening tool, or your fingernail to flip down the small, hinged locking flap on the ribbon cable ZIF connector on the front circuit board.

Step 8

Use blunt tweezers to pull the ribbon cable down out of the connector.

What happens if I broke the connector to the ribbon cable ?

Brandon LittleHawk -

If you broke the cable, then one Wifi module would be broken.

Alex Barblexi -

Why we dont remove at first the 3 screws and lift the board a little bit, before removing the cable completely?

Alex Barblexi -

Step 9

Use a T8 Torx screwdriver to remove the three 13.3 mm screws securing the front circuit board to the upper metal case.

How crucial and important is this step? I ovwrlooked it when doing this. Will this mess it all up?

Ozzy Hernandez -

Step 10

Pull the front circuit board straight out away from the upper metal case and set it aside.
Grip the board on either side of where it is plugged in to avoid bending and damaging it.

During the reassembly process, I highly recommend that you reattach and lock the ribbon cable (steps 7 and 8) before you attach the circuit board. There is plenty of ribbon to work with, and once the circuit board is attached it is nearly impossible to get the ribbon flat and aligned and pushed up into the guide. Obviously be careful you don’t yank the ribbon as you maneuver the circuit board into place, but who’s not being careful while they are doing this?

Tim Davis -

Step 11

Use a T10 Torx screwdriver to remove the six 47.7 mm screws securing the upper metal case to the lower plastic case.
Use a T8 Torx screwdriver to remove the two 7.5 mm screws securing the press connector to the upper metal case.

Must remove power supply screws as well

Kwame Tsunami -

Hi, this step only includes the screws needed to remove the lower metal case. Guides that require removing the power supply screws will have a step later on with instructions on which screws to remove.

Kyle Smith -

Why we dont't remove the hard drive screws in this step, please?

Alex Barblexi -

Step 12

Insert the flat end of a spudger underneath the press connector on the side opposite of the ribbon cable.
Use the spudger to lift the press connector up and away from the upper metal case.
Don't push the spudger all the way to the socket. Prying up the socket may damage it.
To re-attach press connectors like this one, carefully align and press down on one side until it clicks into place, then repeat on the other side. Do not press down on the middle. If the connector is misaligned, the pins can bend, causing permanent damage.

I need to know what it calls and I will purchase the one like press connector on the upper metal case.

Erick Rivera -

Step 13

Flip the console over.
Hold on to the lower plastic case because it is no longer attached to the metal case.
Lift the lower plastic case up from the metal case and set it aside.

I had a hard time getting the bottom case back on by trying to slide it over the console. It was easier for me to place the case on the table and guide the hardware into it. There are four holes just above the disc drive that are tricky to line up if you try to slip the case back on.

metric -

When reassembling, ensure that the press connector and the ribbon cable are hanging outside of the chassis so that you can reattach them. The ribbon cable in particular is easy to leave inside of the case where it may get bent and crushed as you reassemble it.

A.Kulcsar -

Step 14

Remove the two T10 Torx screws securing the lower metal case:
One 7.7 mm screw
One 11.4 mm screw

bei mir waren beide Schrauben identisch konnte sie auch komplett versenken

Evtl. fand vor mir schon ein Austausch statt

André Schuler -

Step 15

Lift the lower metal case up off the upper metal case and internal components.
The disc drive may lift up with the lower metal case. Hold it down during this step.
Set the lower metal case aside.

Conclusion

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

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Kyle Smith

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