iFixit - Answers With Device "Xbox 360 S"

Xbox 360 S: Open 360 S HDD Enclosure

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 18:25:36 -0700

Has anyone tried or posted a manual for opening the HDD enclosuer for an Xbox 360 S model HDD. I want to upgrade my old non-S Xbox to the 320 GB drive, but MS doesn't make it in the old enclosure style, and I'm not a fan of aftermarket.

If I crack open the S HDD case will it still just be a standard 2.5 inch drive inside like the old enclosure?

I've tried searching the web for this but have been unsuccessful thus far. I figured if anyone would know the answer it would be the iFixit community.

⟐ Commented Eylül 23, 2022 at 18:25 GMT-7

Xbox 360 S: Red dot blinks 11-12 times

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 19:32:32 -0700

My Xbox 360 slim will not boot up after turning it on on the green button turns red and blinks about 11-12 times with a loud fan noise then shuts back off. I have looked everywhere for a fix for this and have found nothing except people with the same problem. This video is exactly what mine does and there have been no fixes for it yet. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMwajymV...

I have no warranty and already taken it apart to clean it but it really did nothing. Does anyone know how to fix this? I would be super greatful for a solution.

⟐ Commented Eylül 28, 2024 at 19:32 GMT-7

Xbox 360 S: Why is my Xbox not reading the games or disk?

Mon, 02 Apr 2018 11:08:57 -0700

My Xbox won't play games or any other disc how do I fix it ?

⟐ Answer edited Nisan 02, 2018 at 11:08 GMT-7

Xbox 360 S: Xbox 360 S wont stay on

Sun, 17 Sep 2017 09:19:26 -0700

How can I fix my Xbox 360 (slim)? It keeps turning off. It cuts off 8 to 10 times before it comes on for good. The eject button doesn't work and I have to turn on the console from the controller. What can I do?

⟐ Commented Eylül 17, 2017 at 9:19 GMT-7

Xbox 360 S: How do I fix the Red Ring of Death?

Sun, 17 Sep 2017 09:03:23 -0700

I have had the red ring of death for my Star Wars Xbox 360 Slim Limited Edition (Xbox 360 Slim) for more than a week and still have found no solution. I have been trying strategies day after day and still nothing that works. I need someone that has had the same problem on the same console and got it fixed without sending it to Microsoft and having it get fixed. PLEASE HELP

Sincerely,

Victim of Red Ring of Death (RROD)

⟐ Answered Eylül 17, 2017 at 9:03 GMT-7

Xbox 360 S: How to turn off family security and reset console?

Thu, 09 Jun 2016 13:18:53 -0700

Need to reset console because family

Security is locking system from any use.

⟐ Comment deleted Haziran 09, 2016 at 13:18 GMT-7

Xbox 360 S: What's the Network controller capability?

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 14:10:22 -0700

Wonder if MS updated the Xbox 360 Slim NIC to GigaEthernet capabilities. What the network controller chip id of the new console?

⟐ Answered Haziran 04, 2020 at 14:10 GMT-7

Xbox 360 S: open tray error plz help

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 13:49:04 -0700

my x box 360 console s wont read none of my discs i put it my cleanest game but it still says open tray can someone plz help

⟐ Commented Ekim 27, 2021 at 13:49 GMT-7

Xbox 360 S: Is it possible to use a pc hard drive in an xbox?

Mon, 03 Sep 2018 09:48:28 -0700

A friend was curious about upgrading his 320gb xbox. He thinks that since the hard drives look similar (computer hard drive and xbox hard drive) that it might be possible for it to work. Someone please help.

⟐ Commented Eylül 03, 2018 at 9:48 GMT-7

Xbox 360 S: My 360 started smoking out the back vents

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 05:12:01 -0700

I tried to hook up a 12 v power pack to it but when the power button was clicked it started to smoke. A voltage regulator was blown. Can somebody help me Id it?

⟐ Answered Mart 11, 2025 at 5:12 GMT-7

Xbox 360 S: over heating of my Xbox 360

Mon, 13 Nov 2017 15:46:29 -0700

my Xbox over heats and turn offs itself

⟐ Commented Kasım 13, 2017 at 15:46 GMT-7

Xbox 360 S: Can the 360 play game without hard drive?

Fri, 18 Sep 2015 14:19:12 -0700

I have an Xbox Slim that does not read disc but before opening it l like to know if a system without a hard drive it is able to play game or not. Thanks

⟐ Answered Eylül 18, 2015 at 14:19 GMT-7

Xbox 360 S: The tray going open and close by itself sometime

Wed, 22 Jan 2014 09:02:10 -0700

my xbox 360 slim 4gb tray going open and close by itself

and sometime or most of time power button dose not work i should turn it on bu my controller .but the worst problem is open and close tray by itself . plz help

⟐ Answered Ocak 22, 2014 at 9:02 GMT-7

Xbox 360 S: Xbox S built in wifi messed up,how can I fix this?

Mon, 14 Oct 2013 20:38:56 -0700

I have taken apart my xbox slim to repair my wifi and i don't know what to do.

Note this is built in wireless adapter.

Please Help,i would really appreciate it.

⟐ Answer accepted Ekim 14, 2013 at 20:38 GMT-7

Xbox 360 S: Xbox 360 red dots on cold start, runs fine warm. Why?

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 18:26:38 -0700

This is a model I’m using to learn more about repair. I broke a screw head on the heat sink so I’m pretty sure that is the issue, but for reassurance that I’m understanding what is happening I’d like second opinions. I warmed up the heat sink with a hair dryer thinking maybe the thermal paste needed to warm up to settle, and booted the Xbox with no issue. It started up, it played games, connected to the internet, wrote to the hard drive. Acted like new, however after letting it cool it immediately red dots. I am trying this with all the screws and parts attached except that one single screw on the heatsink that snapped. The sink makes a solid connection to the chip, so would that one single screw really be the issue, or is there something else I’m not understanding happening behind the scenes? Thank you in advance! (Note: I have also already bridged the zero-ohm resistors known to cause the false overheat. After that I intentionally took the motherboard out to clean everything with rubbing alcohol 91%, that’s when it started red dotting again)

⟐ Commented Şubat 15, 2024 at 18:26 GMT-7

Xbox 360 S: Why did my Xbox 360 S turn off by itself?

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 22:19:37 -0700

Hello, my Xbox 360 Slim just turned off randomly. It didn't respond to the power button getting pressed. So I unplugged the power supply from the Xbox, after it booted up just fine but after 30 seconds it did the same thing again. (I heard a beep before it turned off.)

⟐ Commented Temmuz 23, 2021 at 22:19 GMT-7

Xbox 360 S: Red/green fast flashing light

Sat, 05 Jan 2019 05:18:10 -0700

Recently, my xbox was off and when i came home it was quickly flashing a green/red light. So i turn on my conroller to turn it on, isnt connected. I touch the power button,it beeps and turns on. I can connect my controllers, it doesnt display the ring for connecting when i click it. Disk tray works as normal. Its not connected to the internet, i dont have internet. In the picture it looks red, but its flashing very quickly. I have the 4 gig one.

Just unplugged it. The lights completely gone but my controller reconnected

⟐ Answered Ocak 05, 2019 at 5:18 GMT-7

Xbox 360 S: Xbox 360 slim immediately gives overheating error

Tue, 12 Dec 2017 08:56:48 -0700

Hi, whenever I turn my Xbox 360 on it gives me an overheating error. I took it apart and tried to dust it, but nothing changed.

Please help!!

⟐ Answered Aralık 12, 2017 at 8:56 GMT-7

Xbox 360 S: XBOX Live update wont update error message

Sun, 23 Apr 2017 23:37:52 -0700

I have tried everything to get my son's XBOX 360S 4GB to take the updates that the XBOX state need to be performed to no avail. I spoken with XBOX on 2 separate occassions to try and correct the error message and still no help. The call center people were a waste of my time. The error code I keep getting is:

Can't process the update. If problem persists, go to XBOX Support

Status Code: 3F4B-4099-1780-0700-C000-000E

I have downloaded the update onto a DVD and tried to install the update that way and nothing as well as to a jump drive. None of the recommendations on XBOX or any of the forums have helped. My son will bring his external hard drive home from his grand parents home (that does have the update) and it works fine. I have removed his external hard drive we have at home to try to get the update and nothing, Xbox wants to charge me $80 to send in for repair or replacement (refurbished). Is there anything else I can try or replace on my own? This is the 2 time since we have had the XBOX that it needs repaired. My son doesn't do the updates when they pop up like he should and I wonder if that has caused his system to not respond to the things we have tried to do to fix it. Please help!

⟐ Answered Nisan 23, 2017 at 23:37 GMT-7

Xbox 360 S: Why is my screen freezing during start up?

Thu, 18 Jun 2015 01:08:16 -0700

Hi there, I am currently trying to fix my old xbox elite s but really struggling to find the source of the issue.

It is basically freezing after the start up logo (leaving a white screen) or during the logo (@%^ the 'x' is moving across the screen.

I have taken out the HDD and it has never been placed in a confined space or anywhere that blocks the fans. I am happy to take it apart and repair it myself - I am just unsure which part needs replacing.

If you could please help point me in the right direction regarding parts/how to guides, it would really be appreciated! :)

thank you for reading, Jonny

⟐ Answered Haziran 18, 2015 at 1:08 GMT-7