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Xbox One Optical Drive Laser Replacement

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This guide explains how to replace the Xbox One's optical drive laser. Replacing the optical drive laser serves as a simpler solution for problems with the optical drive without the need to replace the console’s paired motherboard and optical drive daughterboard.

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  1. Xbox One Optical Drive Laser Replacement, Optical Drive Case Screws: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Make sure the optical drive is not connected to any power source and is powered off.

    • Unscrew the four Phillips #1 screws on the top of the optical drive.

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  2. Xbox One Optical Drive Laser Replacement, Optical Drive Case Lid: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Lift the lid off of the optical drive case, this should require little to no force.

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    • Slide the remaining optical drive case off of the internal components.

    • Internal components often snag on these points when removing the optical drive case.

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  5. Xbox One Optical Drive Laser Replacement, ZIF Connectors: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Xbox One Optical Drive Laser Replacement, ZIF Connectors: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Locate the three ZIF connectors on the optical drive PCB.

    • Using tweezers, gently lift the tab on each ZIF connector to release the ribbon cables.

    • Remove the ribbon cable from each ZIF connector.

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  6. Xbox One Optical Drive Laser Replacement, PCB Screws: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Unscrew the three Phillips #0 screws mounting the PCB.

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  7. Xbox One Optical Drive Laser Replacement, Moving the PCB: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Gently lift the PCB and place it to the side.

    • When lifting the PCB, be careful to not detach the wires connecting the PCB to the motor.

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  8. Xbox One Optical Drive Laser Replacement, Optical Drive Laser Screws: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Unscrew the three Phillips #0 screws mounting the optical drive laser.

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  9. Xbox One Optical Drive Laser Replacement, Optical Drive Laser: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Lift the old optical drive laser from the unit and place in the new optical drive laser.

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

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