Hacking the Xbox

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Hacking the Xbox: An Introduction to Reverse Engineering
free. Do not apply excess force to the case, as you could crack or nick the
plastic. When the edge of the front panel is free, you will be able to flex it
away from the case. Repeat this process for both edges.
Once both edges are free, pull up on the middle friction lock (shown in
Figure 3-5), and the front panel should pop off.
Once the front panel is free, thread the front panel wire connector
through the hole in the metal electromagnetic interference shield and lay
the panel flat on a table with the outer face down.
Figure 3-5: The thumb is pressing on the middle friction lock.
Removing the Front Panel Circuit
Board
The front panel assembly of the Xbox contains a small circuit board,
held in place with a single friction lock retaining clip, as shown in Figure
3-6. Use a finger or a screwdriver to push down on the friction lock and
pull the front panel circuit board assembly out of its cradle.
Lay the circuit board assembly on a table with the green side down. You
should see two clear LEDs and two flat push-button switches.