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Xbox 360 Bottom Vent Replacement

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Use this guide to remove the gray plastic lower vent from your Xbox 360.

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    • Stand the console vertically with the bottom edge facing up.

    • Throughout the following opening procedure, the finger of an Xbox 360 opening tool can be used in place of a spudger.

    • Insert the flat end of a spudger or the edge of an Xbox 360 opening tool into the small gap at the front edge of the bottom vent.

    • Pry the front edge of the bottom vent away from the faceplate.

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    • In the next few steps, you will use the tip of a spudger or the finger of an Xbox 360 opening tool to release the clips along the left and right sides of the bottom vent. Their locations are highlighted in red.

    • You will insert the tool into the holes molded into the white plastic side case pieces.

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    • To release the clips, work from the front edge of the bottom vent.

    • While slightly lifting the front edge of the bottom vent, use the tip of a spudger to push the clips closest to the front of the bottom vent towards the inside of the console.

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    • Repeat the same process to release the two center clips on the bottom vent.

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    • Use the tip of your spudger to release the clips on the bottom vent nearest the back of the Xbox.

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    • Remove the bottom vent from the 360.

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

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