Xbox One Optical Drive Laser Replacement

ID: 144549

Description: This guide explains how to replace the Xbox...

Steps:

1. Make sure the optical drive is not connected to any power source and is powered off.
2. Unscrew the four Phillips #1 screws on the top of the optical drive.

3. Lift the lid off of the optical drive case, this should require little to no force.

4. Slide the remaining optical drive case off of the internal components.
5. Internal components often snag on these points when removing the optical drive case.

6. Locate the three ZIF connectors on the optical drive PCB.
7. Using tweezers, gently lift the tab on each ZIF connector to release the ribbon cables.
8. Remove the ribbon cable from each ZIF connector.

9. Unscrew the three Phillips #0 screws mounting the PCB.

10. Gently lift the PCB and place it to the side.
11. When lifting the PCB, be careful to not detach the wires connecting the PCB to the motor.

12. Unscrew the three Phillips #0 screws mounting the optical drive laser.

13. Lift the old optical drive laser from the unit and place in the new optical drive laser.