How to Open an Xbox 360 Hard Drive

The Xbox 360 hard drive has a capacity of up to 250 gigabytes of memory to store hundreds of games, downloads and Xbox Live information. Many people wish to connect their Xbox 360 hard drive to their computer to create backup storage or to use as a storage device for a computer. However, this is only achievable by opening the hard drive. Using TORX screwdrivers, you can open your hard drive easily to connect it to a PC.

Things You'll Need

• TORX #6 screwdriver
• TORX #10 screwdriver

Instructions

1. Press the release button on the top of your hard drive to remove it from the console.

2. Remove the four screws in the corners of the underside of your hard drive using the TORX #6 screwdriver. One screw will be covered by a Microsoft sticker--peel this off to remove the screw.

3. Separate the top and bottom of the hard drive to access the inside of the hard drive. Remove the four screws in the corners of the metal casing on the top part of the hard drive using the TORX #10 screwdriver. Remove the metal casing, and your Xbox 360 hard drive will now be completely opened.

Tips & Warnings

• Peeling off the Microsoft sticker on your hard drive will void the warranty for your hard drive.

References

• Xbox-Scene: Open the Xbox 360 Harddrive

Resources

• MakeUseOf: How to Connect Your Xbox 360 Hard Drive to Your PC