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Xbox 360 S PSU Disassembly

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This guide can be used for repair/refurbishing purposes

DO NOT work on the power supply while it is plugged in or while the white/orange indicator light is on. High voltage capacitors, while charged, can seriously injure or kill you. Exercise caution during this repair.

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  1. Xbox 360 S PSU Disassembly, Remove Rubber Boots/Screws: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Xbox 360 S PSU Disassembly, Remove Rubber Boots/Screws: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Xbox 360 S PSU Disassembly, Remove Rubber Boots/Screws: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove rubber boots

    • Remove T10 Screws

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  2. Xbox 360 S PSU Disassembly, Cooling Fan Cable: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Xbox 360 S PSU Disassembly, Cooling Fan Cable: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the top shell, flip it over, and place next to lower shell

    • The two halves are connected together via the cooling fan wire. BE GENTLE when separating them

    • In typical Microsoft fashion, they've made it complicated to remove the fan wire. Not only is it wedged between two transistors it's also adhered with an epoxy like substance.

    • Using a craft knife, carefully cut through the epoxy to get the cable free. Work slowly and carefully. The thick substance and awkward angles make this a slightly tedious process

    • Be VERY CAREFUL. You can easily cut the cable here accidentally. If you cut your red/black wires you'll have to patch them. "Slow is smooth, smooth is fast"

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  3. Xbox 360 S PSU Disassembly, Cooling Fan Assembly: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Xbox 360 S PSU Disassembly, Cooling Fan Assembly: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Xbox 360 S PSU Disassembly, Cooling Fan Assembly: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove PH2 screws

    • Remove PH1 screws

    • Removal unnecessary

    • Disconnect cooling fan plug

    • Pull wire through

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  5. Xbox 360 S PSU Disassembly, Fan Disassembly: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Xbox 360 S PSU Disassembly, Fan Disassembly: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Xbox 360 S PSU Disassembly, Fan Disassembly: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove tape in order to remove fan from its housing unit. This also uncovers a hidden screw.

    • Remove 4 PH0 screws

    • Tape will need to be replaced during reassembly. Electrical or kaptom tape will suffice

    • Take note of the amount of filth collected on this fan. Inadequate cooling could kill your supply, or worse, become a fire hazard

    • Remove fan upper housing plate

    • Gently lift the fan up and over the post

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  6. Xbox 360 S PSU Disassembly, Fan Model Info: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Fan model info in case you need to search out new parts

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  7. Xbox 360 S PSU Disassembly, Repair Fan Cable If Necessary: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Xbox 360 S PSU Disassembly, Repair Fan Cable If Necessary: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • The fans +/- wires are covered by a thin protective sleeve.

    • Apply some electrical or kaptom tape to patch it if necessary.

    • Initially I tried to use shrink tubing here but the smallest diameter I could get around the plug was a 3/8" tube which will not properly seal around the cable when heated

    • If you accidentally cut through the entire cable (+/- wires) you'll have to resolder them together and cover with shrink tubing.

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  8. Xbox 360 S PSU Disassembly, Underside Of PCB: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove PCB from lower shell and place face down

    • The metal shield must be removed in order to expose the bottom of the power supply PCB

    • To quickly and safely remove I suggest using ChipQuik on the 2 single sided through holes. Alternatively you can use solder wick

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

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