Xbox Series X Fan Replacement

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• Before you begin, completely power down and unplug all cables from your console.
• Use a pair of tweezers to remove the sticker hiding the first screw on the back panel, near the base.
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• For cleaner removal, use an iOpener or hair dryer to heat the sticker.
• Use a pair of blunt tweezers to peel back the large sticker on the back panel to reveal the second screw.
• You only need to peel this sticker to where you can access the hidden screw. You don't need to pull it completely off.
• Technically, these are tamper-evident stickers, but don't worry—Microsoft can't legally void your warranty, as long as you don't damage anything. Have fun!
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Recommend using a hair dryer to soften the label adhesive.
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Microsoft can void your warranty. They can use whatever excuse if it is sent in because you opened it and you cannot prove you didn’t damage it.
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crwdns2931653:03crwdne2931653:0 Remove the back panel screws

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• Use a T8 Torx driver to remove the two 7.4 mm‑long screws securing the back panel.
• Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from to avoid damaging your console.
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crwdns2931653:04crwdne2931653:0 Unclip the back panel
• Insert the flat end of a spudger into the gap between the back panel and the shell, near the left side of the base.
• 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.
• Pry up the back panel to release it from the locking clips.
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crwdns2931653:06crwdne2931653:0 Remove the back panel
• Grip the back panel at the opening you just created and pull it up and away from the shell to unclip the long edges.
• During reassembly, press along the edges of the back panel to snap it into place.
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• The back panel slots into a gap at the top of the shell.
• Tilt the back panel up and pull it away from the top edge of the shell to release it from the gap.
• Remove the back panel.
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crwdns2931653:08crwdne2931653:0 Remove the fan screws
• Use a T8 Torx driver to remove the three screws securing the fan to the center chassis:
• One 10.5 mm pancake screw
• Two 8.8 mm screws
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are there any 10.5mm wide head screw for the xbox fan for sale because i need a replacement because i accidentally broke mine
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If the 10.5 mm screw isn’t budging, use some pliers to loosen it
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crwdns2931653:09crwdne2931653:0 Disconnect the fan cable

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Tweezers
$4.99
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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.
• Always pull cables by their connectors and not the wires themselves.
• During reassembly, route the fan cable underneath its small cable guide on the fan housing so it doesn't interfere with the back panel.
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But don’t pull the connectors with tweezers because you will inevitably still damage the cable as you have no grip on the connector and the tweezers will slip.
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Tweezers do not work
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Terrible guide almost broke my fan connector
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crwdns2931653:010crwdne2931653:0 Remove the fan
• Slide the fan out of its slot to remove it.
• During reinstallation, note that the fan can only be installed one way—make sure Master Chief is facing you.
• If you're replacing the fan, a new fan might not include the plastic installation bracket, which is attached to the fan with four T10 Torx screws. This isn't pictured in this guide.
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