XBOX One: Replacing the hard drive - a guide

Many Xbox One users need more hard drive space. We'll show you how to replace the built-in HDD.

preparation

First of all, the note that the manufacturer's warranty on the Xbox expires when the HDD is replaced. You need the following tools:

• Plastic case opener
• T9 and T10 Torx screwdrivers
• Antistatic mat, wristband or the like

Xbox One HDD exchange in simple steps

1. Remove the guarantee seal.
2. Use a plastic tool to carefully pry the fan cover from the edge.
3. Slide the plastic tab on the front corner of the housing backwards and remove it.
4. Use a plastic spatula to separate the upper and lower parts of the case. Start at the back of the case and work your way to the front. Warning: Numerous clips hold the two parts together.
5. Carefully lift the upper housing cover and push it back slightly.
6. You can loosen the ribbon connector by pushing the lock up with tweezers. Then release the ribbon cable from the plug and remove the upper part of the housing.
7. You can only remove the front of the housing after the ribbon cable has been disconnected as in the previous step.
8. Carefully detach the speaker connector on the front board.
9. You can remove the wifi module from the sheet with a T9 Torx screwdriver.
10. Open the inner metal case after removing a total of 8 T10 screws.
11. The hard disk unit is visible under the metal housing. The drive is connected to a SATA data cable and a power cable, which you disconnect.
12. Finally, all you have to do is remove the 4 T10 Torx screws that hold the drive on the plastic module.
13. Now you can replace the drive and assemble the Xbox in the reverse order.