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| - | [* black] With the disc drive out, the remaining innards are |
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| + | [* black] With the disc drive out, the remaining innards are contained within this massive assembly, which is mostly just heat management strapped to some boards. Teardown complete? ''[https://youtu.be/tHFTF72pOiQ?t=118|No. I think we're just getting started.|new_window=true]'' |
| [* black] If you're wondering about the black rubber strap, its primary purpose seems to be ''isolation''—from vibration, and noise. This extra bit of cushioning helps prevent any harshness from disturbing your gaming. | |
| [* icon_note] There are a few convenient labels here: "center chassis," "PSU," and "AC cable routing." These are slightly helpful for reassembly, but not exactly repair instructions. | |
| [* black] Microsoft didn't waste any space inside this thing—check out how much volume is dedicated to the heatsink. Thermal design is a big part of any console creation, and it's clear the Series X is built to [https://youtu.be/aQ22I9WGIvw?t=670|run cool and quiet|new_window=true]. | |
| [* black] Mounted up front is one of two antenna boards inside the tower. The redundancy might serve to ensure a solid connection in either of the console's two orientations: tower mode, and ''awkward'' mode. |