Steps  
 
1. Overview and Tools
2. The Parts
3. Taking apart your xbox
4. Removing the drives
5. Removing the mother board		 6. Installing the pin header and cables
7. Power switch connecter
8. Connecting the external switch
9. Powering up
10. Further Information
 
     
  Removing the mother board  
 

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You will now have a clear view of the
mother board, the LPC is located under the DVD Rom area near the IDE connection.

LEFT: Image showing the mother board and close up on the LPC.
 
Unscrew the 11 Torx 10 screws that hold the mother board in position.

RIGHT: Image shows the location of the 11 Torx 10 screws.

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 Unclip the case fan connection by pulling it upwards away from the mother board.

Unclip the controler connectors, these again just pull away.

The Power supply harness varies depending upon your mother board version.

In the case of V1.0 and V1.1 the power supply clip requires a bit of force to be removed due to an overhanging clip that secures it in position.
The newer model power supplies use a similar connection to a PC power supply and can be removed by releasing the clip and pulling away from the motherboard.
 
The mother board is now free to be removed, it will need to be angled so that you can clear some of the screw points.

Some boards are stiff around the LAN and video connections, they have no other clips/screws and the board can be pulled free.
 
     
 

4. Removing the drives Previous - Next 6. Installing the pin header and cables