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How to Replace an Xbox Laser Eye

The laser eye in your Xbox game console is the component that reads the game disc. This component is located inside the disc drive so just accessing it requires much disassembly of the console. However, once you have the disc drive open you can remove and replace the damaged eye in a matter of moments.

Things You'll Need

Phillips screwdriver

Instructions

- 1
  Turn off your Xbox console and remove the cables from the rear of the unit. Turn the Xbox upside down.
- 2
  Remove the rubber pads from the four corners of the underside of the unit to expose four screws.
- 3
  Remove the four screws from the corners of the underside of the unit as well as the single screw in the center of the underside of the unit.
- 4
  Turn the console right-side up and lift the top plastic case off of the unit. The disc drive will now be visible inside the Xbox housing.
- 5
  Unplug all ribbon cables from the back of the disc drive and remove the screws from the corners of the disc drive.
- 6
  Remove the disc drive from the Xbox and remove all screws from the drive's metal housing.
- 7
  Lift the top case off of the drive to expose the laser assembly inside. Remove the screws on the laser and remove it from the drive.
- 8
  Fit a new laser in the drive and reverse the steps for reassembly of the Xbox.

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