(Fat) Xbox 360 Hard Drive Replacement

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Description: This guide is inspired by the existing guide on...

Steps:

1. Due to the EET missing several components present in the Pro Tech Go and only being $20 cheaper, the EET has been removed. The EET will work for this guide as-is, but if you are shopping for a new toolkit to complete this guide, the Pro Tech Go (new or refurbished, refurbished is ~$32 cheaper), or Pro Tech ($79 new/~$59.95 refurb) is the current recommended toolkit for this guide.
2. If you are interested in a refurbished kit stock levels change frequently but can be found here.
3. EET owners: Your kit has this bit. No purchase needed.
4. Buy the drive at a cost you can afford to eat. This will void any warranties offered.
5. Remove the 3 screws from the bottom of the drive. Use a T6 Torx driver.
6. Remove the warranty seal and final screw. Use a T6 Torx driver.

7. EET owners: Your kit has this bit. No purchase needed.
8. If the drive is difficult to open and you are opening it to put the drive into a later Xbox 360 with no intention to preserve the enclosure, a screwdriver or pry tool can help.
9. If you are opening it to replace the drive inside for an original console, it is best to use a plastic pry tool instead. While a screwdriver "works" it will likely mar the enclosure.

10. EET owners: Your kit has this bit. No purchase needed.
11. If you are taking the enclosure apart for the bare drive, less caution is needed.
12. After removing the 4 bottom screws, remove the top cover. Remove the spring and locking tab before removing the drive cage.
13. Remove the drive cage from the drive enclosure. If the drive has never been opened, additonal force may be required.

14. EET owners: Your kit has this bit. No purchase needed.
15. Remove the four T10 Torx screws securing the hard drive.
16. After removing the screws, slide the top cover off and disconnect the drive.
17. Disconnect the hard drive and remove it from the enclosure.