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Xbox Series S Plastic Case Replacement

Follow this guide to remove and replace the...

Microsoft Xbox Series S Moderate 10 - 20 minutes Guide 141284
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Guide overview

Before you begin

Follow this guide to remove and replace the plastic case of the Xbox Series S. You might do this to replace a broken case or install a custom version.

Step 1

Peel off the sticker coverings

Xbox Series S Plastic Case Replacement — Peel off the sticker coverings ⌕
Tweezers
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Tweezers Referenced by the iFixit guide
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TR10 Torx Security Screwdriver
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP TR10 Torx Security Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide
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  • Before you start this guide, turn off the Xbox and unplug any cables from it.
  • Use tweezers to peel off the two white screw covers located on the bottom corners of the back panel.
Step 2

Remove the back panel screws

Xbox Series S Plastic Case Replacement — Remove the back panel screws ⌕
TR10 Torx Security Screwdriver
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP TR10 Torx Security Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide
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TR8 Torx Security Screwdriver
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP TR8 Torx Security Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide
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  • Use a T8 Torx driver to remove the two 10 mm-long screws securing the back panel to the bottom panel.
  • Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from.
Step 3

Remove the bottom panel

Xbox Series S Plastic Case Replacement — Remove the bottom panel ⌕
  • Slide the bottom panel horizontally toward the back of the console until it comes to a stop.
  • This slides the clips out of the slots on the plastic case.
  • Lift straight up and remove the bottom panel from the plastic case.
Step 4

Remove the plastic case screws

Xbox Series S Plastic Case Replacement — Remove the plastic case screws ⌕
TR10 Torx Security Screwdriver
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP TR10 Torx Security Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide
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TR8 Torx Security Screwdriver
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP TR8 Torx Security Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide
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  • Use a T10 Torx driver to remove the seven 51 mm-long screws securing the chassis to the plastic case.
Step 5

Remove the plastic case

Xbox Series S Plastic Case Replacement — Remove the plastic case ⌕
  • With the bottom of the Xbox facing you, pull the two bottom-rear corners of the plastic case away from each other.
  • As you pull the corners apart, slide the back panel towards the bottom of the device. This releases the back panel from the plastic case.
  • The back panel should now settle on top of the clips on the back of the plastic case.
  • The back panel is permanently attached to the aluminum chassis.
  • Do not attempt to fully remove the chassis from the plastic case with this technique. You may risk breaking your case.
Step 6

Repair step

Xbox Series S Plastic Case Replacement — repair step ⌕
  • Pull the bottom-left corner away from the chassis while swinging the chassis away from the plastic case.
  • You may need to lift the chassis to free it from the clips on the bottom-front of the plastic case during this process.
  • Remove the plastic case from the chassis.