Hard Drive for Xbox 360S



hard drive for slim xboxYou can learn how to add a new hard drive for Xbox or remove the old Xbox 360 Hard Drive on your Xbox 360 console in less than 10 minutes by reading this short pictorial. The task does not require any special skills or tools to complete. You can successfully add or remove the hard drive for Xbox right at home in no time at all.
We have included directions for both new and old Xbox systems. There are also videos and we even took the time to provide you with links to hard drives for Xbox that we’ve found on Amazon to save you some money.

Xbox 360 S console
Note Before we begin, one thing you should remember is when you handling your Xbox 360 hard drive, never touch the contacts on the hard disk drive. In addition, you should avoid the use of any metal objects.

 

Inserting a new hard drive for Xbox 360 S console
1.  Turn off the console and unplug it from the wall.
2.  Position the console horizontally then rotate it so that right-side of the console faces you.
3.  On the right side of the console, near the back, locate the hard drive cover.
4.  Slide the release cover button forward and pull the cover open to reveal the hard drive.

xbox hard drive cover

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. Slide the new hard disk drive into the slot slowly, once inside, push the drive forward slightly until you hear it click into place.

Insert new hard drive

 

 

 

 

 

 

6. Put the hard drive’s cover back on and make sure that the release button secures the cover in place.
7. Plug in and then turn on your Xbox console.

8. Verify that the Xbox detects the new hard drive by checking your system settings.

 

Removing a hard drive for Xbox 360 S console

1. Turn off the console and unplug it from the wall.
2. Position the console horizontally then rotate it so that right-side of the consol faces you.
3. On the right side of the console, near the back, locate the hard drive cover.
4. Slide the release cover button forward and pull the cover open to reveal the hard drive.

Open hard drive cover for xbox

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. Look for a small, black tab on the edge of the hard drive. Pull the tab carefully toward you and the hard disk will slide out of place.

Remove old xbox hard drive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Hard Drive for Xbox 360S