Hacking the Xbox

Chapter 3 - Installing a Blue LED 57
Three friction locks hold the front panel in place: one on either edge of
the front panel, and one in the middle poking through the metal electromagnetic
interference shield. First, loosen the friction locks on the edge
using a thin-bladed flathead screwdriver as shown in Figure 3-4. These
locks are very tight, and you may have to release it in sections, starting
with the top section. Insert the screwdriver tip into the space along the
side between the panel and the main case body, and pry until you feel a
slight give. Remove the screwdriver and repeat the process near the
bottom of the case. You may need to try several times before the lock is
Figure 3-4: Loosen the edge friction locks with a flathead screwdriver.
(1) Start working from the top and move down; (2) once the panel is free, it should
bend outward from the case.