Xbox 360 S PSU Disassembly

ID: 132479

Description: This guide can be used for repair/refurbishing...

Remove the top shell, flip it over, and place next to lower shell
The two halves are connected together via the cooling fan wire. BE GENTLE when separating them
In typical Microsoft fashion, they've made it complicated to remove the fan wire. Not only is it wedged between two transistors it's also adhered with an epoxy like substance.
Using a craft knife, carefully cut through the epoxy to get the cable free. Work slowly and carefully. The thick substance and awkward angles make this a slightly tedious process
Be VERY CAREFUL. You can easily cut the cable here accidentally. If you cut your red/black wires you'll have to patch them. "Slow is smooth, smooth is fast"

Remove tape in order to remove fan from its housing unit. This also uncovers a hidden screw.
Remove 4 PH0 screws
Tape will need to be replaced during reassembly. Electrical or kaptom tape will suffice
Take note of the amount of filth collected on this fan. Inadequate cooling could kill your supply, or worse, become a fire hazard
Remove fan upper housing plate
Gently lift the fan up and over the post

The fans +/- wires are covered by a thin protective sleeve.
Apply some electrical or kaptom tape to patch it if necessary.
Initially I tried to use shrink tubing here but the smallest diameter I could get around the plug was a 3/8" tube which will not properly seal around the cable when heated
If you accidentally cut through the entire cable (+/- wires) you'll have to resolder them together and cover with shrink tubing.

Remove PCB from lower shell and place face down
The metal shield must be removed in order to expose the bottom of the power supply PCB
To quickly and safely remove I suggest using ChipQuik on the 2 single sided through holes. Alternatively you can use solder wick

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