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Use this guide to replace a faulty cooling fan in an Xbox Series X. You can also follow this guide to remove a dusty or dirty fan to clean it out.
Before you begin, completely power down and unplug all cables from your console. Remember to follow general electrostatic discharge (ESD) safety procedures while repairing the console.
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Use a pair of tweezers to remove the sticker hiding the first screw on the back panel, near the base.
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Use a pair of tweezers or a sharp blade to peel up a corner of the large sticker on the back panel. Use your fingers to peel it farther, just enough to reveal the second screw.
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Use a T8 Torx driver to remove the two 7.4 mm‑long screws securing the back panel.
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Insert the flat end of a spudger into the gap between the back panel and the shell, near the left side of the base.
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Pry up the back panel to release it from the locking clips.
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Insert the flat end of a spudger into the gap between the back panel and the shell, near the right side of the base.
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Pry up the back panel to release it from the locking clips.
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Grip the back panel at the opening you just created and pull it up and away from the shell to unclip the long edges.
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Tilt the back panel up and pull it away from the top edge of the shell to release it from the gap.
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Remove the back panel.
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Use a T8 Torx driver to remove the three screws securing the fan to the center chassis:
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One 10.5 mm pancake screw
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Two 8.8 mm screws
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Use your fingers or a pair of blunt tweezers to grip the edges of the fan cable connector, and pull up to disconnect it from the center chassis.
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Slide the fan out of its slot to remove it.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Xbox Series X Answers community for help.
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