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How To Disassemble an Xbox 360 Wireless Controller

How To Disassemble an Xbox 360 Wireless Controller
This is a step by step tutorial on how to disassemble an Xbox 360 Controller for painting.

Painting the controller takes time and effort and if you prepare the controller correctly, great things can happen.
If you want to see or print out a Step by Step Tutorial, please visit http://www.MyCustomXbox.com . Good Luck!

And Remember, Everyone Should Know How To Paint an Xbox 360 Controller!
 
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Step 1Tools Required for Disassembly

Tools Required for Disassembly


  • Torx T8 Security Driver
  • Mini Flat-Head Screwdriver
  • Optional - Mini Philips Screwdriver
  • X-Acto Knife (Pen Style)
  • Static Discharge Area
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Nov 18, 2010. 5:06 PMkukucowking says:
Whats a static discharge area
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Nov 23, 2010. 2:00 PMkillersquirel11 says:
he probably means a rubber mat or some other safe place for the electronics.
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Oct 6, 2010. 2:14 PMWasagi says:
Nice! Very detailed, and effective!
Apr 16, 2010. 10:35 AMundeadboy92 says:
im really scared of ruining my controller.... is there an easier way to dismantle it and to not ruin it...???
Sep 7, 2010. 11:11 AMJ 4 M I 3 says:
You wont ruin it and its the only way, trust me its not hard and dead easy to put back together
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Aug 31, 2009. 12:03 AMnckballer says:
Hey what kind of torx screw drivers do you have because i cannot remove the screws in my 360 controller because there is a pin right in the middle of all the screws. I have all the right sizes but did they use a special kind of torx if so please tell me where to get some or an alternative way to clean my buttons because there is some build up of gunk on the start button and its really a pain trying to push start
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Jun 19, 2010. 9:21 AMairsoftbeast96 says:
You can get one off of amazon for about $4. But make sure to type in "torx t-8 security screwdriver" when you do. Happy painting!
Feb 15, 2010. 8:11 AMScarffo says:
You'll need a Torx T-8 screwdriver, but a very small (in the toolbox I got mine from, this size was labeled with a "2", I don't know if this means anything to you) flat head screwdriver will work, but you may damage a screwhead if you use these (it's only happened to me once). Bear in mind a flat head screwdriver will flatten or break the middle pin.

You can buy a Torx T-8 on eBay for quite cheap.
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Jun 2, 2010. 9:37 AMeneergcam says:
 does anyone know where you can find a replacement for this part? i was painting mine, and my mom threw this piece away :(((((((((((((((((((((
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Jun 2, 2010. 9:35 AMeneergcam says:
 does anyone know where you can find a replacement for this part? i was painting mine, and my mom threw this piece away :(((((((((((((((((((((

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For a long time I have been into custom painting different things. One day I decided that I wanted to paint my Xbox 360 controller and I did not know how to even start this process. After researchin...
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