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How to softmod your xbox...for FREE

Step 4Opening your xbox

Take your xbox, disconnect anything and everything from it and flip it on it's back.

Now Peel off the corner plastics (see picture 2) and poke through the plastic to unscrew all 6 torx screws.

Flip it back careful not to let it open and when you have it on same ground lift the top part of the case off.

Now in order for you to hot swap your xbox you will need to move your xbox as close as possible to your computer. With the case off connect the power and video cables back on.

You have both the Xbox and PC hooked up as normal. You will use the Xbox power supply to supply the power to the Xbox hard drive.

DO NOT DISCONNECT ANY CABLES FOR NOW

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13 comments

Jan 15, 2011. 12:14 PMangusburrito says:

Hey guys make sure you hold the power button down for about 2 seconds before opening it to eliminate and electric charge :D

Sep 5, 2010. 4:11 PMmattadamsnet says:

3mm Allen wrench :)

Aug 6, 2010. 1:28 PMSonicAce1 says:

Help my top part won't open all the way even though i have all screws screwed out help me plz

Aug 6, 2010. 5:14 PMSonicAce1 says:

nvm i found the hidden warranty screw

Jan 26, 2010. 9:47 AMBlimp821 says:

i used an alan wrench as well, not sure wat size but it worked perfectly. good luck.

Apr 13, 2010. 4:22 PMspaztec says:

1/8" works

Dec 16, 2009. 12:25 PMxboxbox says:

used a flatback screwdriver, from a standard set, worked great, just apply enought force ae and it will drive right out

Oct 4, 2009. 12:54 PMkyuubinaruto0001 says:

i dont get it what do i do when i open my xbox? where do i connect it to the pc or how? im like a noob hehe, what is an ata cable and what does it do? what is hot swap? please answer to xebaz_stan_bn_indios@hotmail.com

Oct 4, 2009. 12:55 PMkyuubinaruto0001 says:

i missed one quest: "-You will use the Xbox power supply to supply the power to the Xbox hard drive.-" so i just connect it normal?

Oct 4, 2009. 12:57 PMkyuubinaruto0001 says:

Oh i feel stupid all my quest wherwe answered in step 5 -_-U

Aug 14, 2009. 12:38 PMalexthegod10 says:

its working very well with me thanks alot

Aug 1, 2009. 5:33 PMshinespoon says:

Bah...... I can't get my cover back on for some weird reason.

Jul 21, 2009. 11:48 PMGreen929392 says:

i used a close pair of barber scissors and used it like a screwdriver

Mar 24, 2008. 8:50 AMemman101 says:

For those who may not have this screw driver..If you have a set of "Allan Keys" they should work, thats what i used. Use the back of one (im not sure what size) but it will work fine.