Introduction
Follow this guide to remove and replace the Bluetooth board from a Xbox Series S.
Tools
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Use tweezers to peel off the two white screw covers located on the bottom corners of the back panel.
 
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Use a T8 Torx driver to remove the two 10 mm-long screws securing the back panel to the bottom panel.
 
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Slide the bottom panel horizontally toward the back of the console until it comes to a stop.
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Lift straight up and remove the bottom panel from the plastic case.
 
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Use a T10 Torx driver to remove the seven 51 mm-long screws securing the chassis to the plastic case.
 
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With the bottom of the Xbox facing you, pull the two bottom-rear corners of the plastic case away from each other.
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As you pull the corners apart, slide the back panel towards the bottom of the device. This releases the back panel from the plastic case.
 
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Pull the bottom-left corner away from the chassis while swinging the chassis away from the plastic case.
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Remove the plastic case from the chassis.
 
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Use a T8 Torx driver to remove the three 9.5 mm-long screws securing the Bluetooth board to the long edge of the chassis.
 
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Use a spudger to pry and loosen the Bluetooth board.
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Pull the Bluetooth board straight out to disconnect it from the chassis.
 
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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