Microsoft Xbox One S Hard Drive HDD Replacement | Repair Tutorial

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Steps to fix your device.
1. Carefully pry off the bottom cover
2. Unscrew the green main body screws
3. Unscrew the HDD caddy screws
4. Remove the top cover
5. Remove the metal housing on top
6. Pull out the HDD caddy carefully
7. Unplug the HDD
8. Unscrew the old HDD from the caddy
9. Install new HDD
10. Put the unit back together
11. Get back to gaming:)
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[@topcatjo]

Great tutorial! Easy to follow, Xbox working again!

[@Joesge]

Hello, you're very welcome. Thank you for the comment. Please like and subscribe for more content like this 😊

[@AllieBeeRelax]

Big thanks for this. My HDD failed and this got me up and running with a new drive.

[@Joesge]

Hello, you're very welcome. Thank you for the comment. Please like and subscribe for more content like this 😊

[@crusty6148]

Great video, very easy to follow, my hard drive completely slowed down and the SSD made the UI much faster, games load thrice as fast.

[@Joesge]

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[@remmy2170]

​@@Joesge so I can just chnage the hdd to a ssd and it won't harm the console

[@MrCdnBeef]

You saved my bacon. Excellent step by step!

[@Joesge]

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[@graphicalprocessingunit]

Thanks bro i needed this!

[@Joesge]

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[@graphicalprocessingunit]

@@Joesge it didnt work i switched my old xbox hdd to my new one and it showed E106 00000009 80070570

[@drewwaboose]

Thank you!

[@Joesge]

Hello, you're very welcome. Thank you for the comment. Please like and subscribe for more content like this 😊

[@frankieacer27]

Thank you so much you earned a subscriber I did exactly what you showed us and it worked perfect thank you so much

[@therealdomingo]

That is crazy for just a HDD replacement.

[@mulls2go]

Thanks for a great tutorial I just replaced the seagate video drive that seems to of just stopped working with a 500gb Samsung ssd for £30 I was gonna leave the black bottom case off for a month or maybe permamentky as its such a ball ache to get off - I have it on a mesh metal tray under a desk, so holes under neath it and plenty of space below it, does the black under tray make a massive difference? Just cosmetic?

[@Joesge]

So long as its not on a flat surface and gets enough air circulation than its fine. It may get more dusty than normal with it off so maybe use compressed air to clean it every once and a while.

[@Velocity_AU]

Ordered myself some pry tools to fix this xbox in 2 days, picked it up from my local ewaste, wouldnt boot and I tried the low resolution mode with no luck (no second beep and all that), hoping to get it working with a SSD and that

[@j.lietka9406]

When you removed the HDD, was it a standard 2.5" or so HDD? Found a tossed out Xbox One S in the middle of the street this morning! Outer case is about destroyed but the metal frame & covers look in good shape! Might take it apart for the HDD!

[@Velocity_AU]

@@j.lietka9406 its a basic 2.5" hard drive, they dont use bigger, but id honestly say look at getting a 2.5" SSD, it runs much faster and has less chance of breaking

[@jeraazanklesaria]

Does xbox one s support sata 3? I want to add ssd internally.

[@Swagballer360]

Great channel dude. Life saver. This vid and the formatting a hard drive for Xbox. Thanks so much!!

[@Swagballer360]

P.s. I subbed 😎

[@polyglut9456]

Hey Joe, what are some compatible HDDs for the Xbox One S? Anything cheap you can recommend me? Thank you.

[@Joesge]

1rk172-123 this is the model number we recommend.

[@polyglut9456]

@@Joesge Hey Joe, I want to ask you something else if you don't mind. So I currently have an Xbox One S with a busted HDD that I want to sell. If I sell it as is, is there any way the buyer can steal personal information from the busted HDD? Thanks

[@markthomas4109]

​@@Joesgecan you post a link of were we can get one please

[@m.y.a.111]

Nice video but how do you install the Xbox OS to the new HDD?

[@Joesge]

Hello, thanks for commenting. Please email us at [e-mail] with a screenshot of your question and we will be able to better assist you there. - Aaron P

[@dannys4831]

Would all my games work the same? Like the data of the game?And would it add more space to download more games?

[@Joesge]

Unless you transfer all the data it will not be the same

[@Willis49471]

Could you make another video on how to install the operating system on a new HDD?

[@Joesge]

Here is a great video showing how to do it. It says series X/S but it will work for the Xbox one S as well. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZebg6ZpqqtqerM

[@bikerworld4712]

Where can I find a hard drive, amazon? And what's the link for the software procedure. What's the specs of the hard drive on Xbox one s

[@Joesge]

You have to take apart your console to see which model of hard drive is in your console.

[@retrobros9684]

Curious, what happens after the swap. Do we have to do anything to the hhd to make to work like a firmware? Curious curious

[@Joesge]

check this video out ---> kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3ukq2Npm8yAgKM

[@RaiNeko7]

Just a question, if you upgrade a 500GB HDD to a 1TB do you have to install the UI or is it just a simple swap?

[@Joesge]

The console will need an offline update most likely. You also may need to format the drive. Here is a video on how to format the HDD kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3ukq2Npm8yAgKM

[@PAIN-wx8gn]

Is there something important I have to look out when I buy a new HDD?

[@Joesge]

Make sure it has the same specs as the original disc drive?

[@cdhn2009]

@@Joesge Hi. So you mean I can't put a bigger hard drive? For example it came with a 500gb and I want to going up to a 1 TB SSD?

[@markthomas4109]

What hardrive would you reccomend me getting to replace the xbox one s hardrive with as mine has packed in aswell

[@Joesge]

Hello, we do sell the part here 👉 www.joesge.com/products/microsoft-xbox-one-x-1tb-hdd-8gb-usb-software-reinstall-bundle-e200-e102-e106-parts?_pos=2&_sid=c9a561e4d&_ss=r

[@deyvidortiz9676]

I know it's been a while since u made this video, but i think i have a corrupted HD, and i wanted to k ow if a ps4 hard drive would be compatible for the swap.

[@Joesge]

It should be, but you would have to format it. Here is a video showing how to do so kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3ukq2Npm8yAgKM&ab_channel=Joe%27sGaming%26Electronics

[@SolidNate99]

What type of hard drive is in use there tho... Any standard sata drive would work? It looked skinnier than a normal sata

[@Joesge]

Just your standard 2.5 inch HDD.

[@vincentmagallon]

Thanks for this vid, gonna slap an SSD in mine now

[@Joesge]

Hello, you're very welcome. Thank you for the comment. Please like and subscribe for more content like this 😊

[@mulls2go]

Does the drive in xbox ever work again? Or os it permanently screwed? Ie could you take it out, format it in mac / windows then format it in windows for use in xbox? Or is it always a a case of buying a new harddrive

[@Joesge]

You can absolutely do this on the HDD that is in the console originally, and sometimes that will solve any corruption issues.

[@RisingTK]

It would of been nice if you actually linked the videos you said you would link

[@Joesge]

Here it is! kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3ukq2Npm8yAgKM&ab_channel=Joe%27sGaming%26Electronics

[@Counting3s]

Well damn hopefully a T10 bit will work

[@Joesge]

It wont be a perfect fit, but it should work.

[@SubsAirChop]

My xbox USB ports are all dead - is there a way to install the software/u[dates prior to installing the drive in the console?

[@Joesge]

Hello, thanks for commenting. Please email us at [e-mail] with a screenshot of your question and we will be able to better assist you there. - Aaron P

[@rafaelviana115]

whats the minimun size that the new HD has to have im short on money you know

[@Joesge]

500 gigabits is the way to go

[@swayz1799]

I’m replacing my hard drive with a new one I’ve seen people like put some usb computer downloads for it so I have to do this aswell?

[@Joesge]

This channel does a great job on explaining the steps necessary after replacing your HDD rb.gy/cdbe6

[@DisleksiTavsan]

dude did you update your video in last week? I remember you removed 3 black screws and I did the same. Now I rewatch and you do not remove these 3 but I have them removed and looking for some free space to fill but I can't find xD

[@Joesge]

This video hasnt changed. Three black screws are probably from either the front pcb, or the wifi card.

[@DisleksiTavsan]

@@Joesge did you removed any black screws in the video?

[@lilgawkgawk8729]

What’s the steps after replacing with the new hard drive?

[@Joesge]

You will have to preform an offline update. Here is a great video showing how to do so kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZebg6ZpqqtqerM&ab_channel=NobelTech

[@lewib8526]

Wish there were like the 360!!! No pissing about just pull out and click back in, that’s how it should be.

[@Joesge]

Ahhh those were the days

[@farissabanovic5110]

Where can I get a harddrive like this one in the video?

[@Joesge]

Hello, we do sell the part here 👉 vrb.gy/arywf

[@paqshet4648]

Found some thread that said that you don't even need to format the drive, it will fix it automatically upon boot

[@Lord_Lvcif3r]

Is this true? Working on an xbox one s all digital version that has a bad drive. Im gonna put in a known working drive, and was wondering if you swap them this way, will the xbox automatically format the new drive like a PS4 will?

[@Lord_Lvcif3r]

Nevermind. It works. Just swapped them out and xbox is like new again ^_^

[@paqshet4648]

@@Lord_Lvcif3r I haven't actually tried it yet, great to get confirmation!

[@Counting3s]

Is it supposed to be hard to get the green omes back in?

[@Joesge]

They should screw right in. Make sure you are putting them into the correct holes

[@motozid5751]

Здравствуйте, а какая проблема была? Xbox включался и во воемя игры сам выключался? (Но после его можно было опять звпустить) У меня вот такая проблема, бп менял не помогло, не знаете что модет быть?

[@jqfoster8501]

Do I need to be carful when I’m doing that?

[@Joesge]

Just dont toss the HDD around.

[@Iceman-ff8pv]

Yeah my cracked too

[@leso204]

What about the OS install ??

[@Joesge]

Here is a great video explaining how to do a system install.

[@teknizzle420]

that is just half of the prosses, how about the software part.

[@Joesge]

We just released a new video about this:)

[@SSeryth]

So i dont have to do anythinf to the xbox before hand so replacing the hard drive so it doesnt brick the system i can just take it out ?

[@Joesge]

Yep. I guess just make sure that its not plugged in.

[@Joesge]

Like to the wall

[@46ratrodbuild11]

if i take my old hard drive and swap it to a new xbox ..... will it work or do i need to do another step ????

[@Joesge]

in theory it should work. Just make sure that the Xbox is fully updated.

[@user-sh9uh2ki9m]

I replaced my power supply and the fan for the Xbox One S and still will not power up. The power light lights up for a brief nano second and you will hear a click and the light goes right back off. Should I be looking at the HDD replacement?

[@Joesge]

It is most likely a short on the motherboard. The Xbox one S is notorious for it.

[@man-ed7wy]

I have a question, my xbox one x is not really working good for me & it’s just for one game. When i am playing it it kicks me out constantly & it always freezes but just on that one game I don’t know what could be the problem & i’m thinking its a corrupted hard drive. please help me out

[@Joesge]

I would try uninstalling, and reinstalling the game. After that I would try cleaning all the dust out of your console. If neither of these things work, the game (depending on the game) might be too intense of a game for the Xbox to handle. Try turning down the graphics ingame and see if that helps.

[@sillybears4673]

Would you make a video on how to remove corrupted files or update an Xbox one s internal hard drive? The offline flash drive didn’t work

[@boi6438]

same here

[@jevonlyons2109]

Did it work?

[@user-nm4ie8hx2g]

can i put a solid state drive

[@Joesge]

Yes it should work. Just make sure to format it first. Here is a video on how to do so. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3ukq2Npm8yAgKM&lc=UgyBORhsNCukJ_pVs054AaABAg

[@CrikeyDrake]

Why is one of the cable really tight in there

[@Joesge]

If you are talking about the sata cable. Make sure to press down on the metal tab while pulling out the cable. The metal tab is a lick that keeps the cable from being removed

[@westtexasnews6125]

Link to formatting

[@Joesge]

I got u ---->kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3ukq2Npm8yAgKM

[@wiwiulit]

i did exactly as told but keep getting a system error E106... any thoughts?

[@Joesge]

Needs to run an offline update. Here is a video explaining kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3yZc4J5Z8-NhtU&ab_channel=Joe%27sGaming%26Electronics

[@dirtysanchez9324]

What do you mean annoying

[@CXSH-_-]

What screwdriver is he using I want one 😅

[@Joesge]

It is a WORX handheld screw driver and its awesome for console repairs

[@henrygigabit7510]

I don't know how he got the part with the sync button off

[@Joesge]

Hello, thanks for commenting. Please email us at [e-mail] with your question. We will be able to better assist you there. - JoesGE

[@getfried11]

i swapped my hard drive from another xbox and says start up error what do i do

[@Joesge]

You may need to format the new HDD. Or do an offline update. I will leave a link to the videos down below. HDD Formatting: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3ukq2Npm8yAgKM&ab_channel=Joe%27sGaming%26Electronics Offline : kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZebg6ZpqqtqerM&ab_channel=NobelTech

[@SobZ_Music]

I switched hard drives and now my xbox has a error message, can someone help?

[@gabrielvivas8395]

You have to install the OS in a USB bro

[@Akirasama0]

Is it the same for the x? I want to repair my x bc I keep getting E200 or E105, and everytime I tried to do the osu download it would give me E101. Even bought a new Hard drive and formatted properly and yet it still does not want to work. I could really use the help

[@Joesge]

Here is how to format the drive: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3ukq2Npm8yAgKM Here is how to replace the HDD on the Xbox One X: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nme8Y6N-eLJ3e6s

[@Akirasama0]

I did exactly what you did in both the vids you linked for some reason it still does not want to work. It keeps giving the same 106 error with no start up. I don't have the money right now to just buy a new one or get it fixed which is why I'm trying to fix it myself. The OS version of the console is 22000.

[@TheOnlyUmagon]

@@Akirasama0 i have the same issue. did you figure it out?

[@vukkii3908]

@@TheOnlyUmagon I have the same issue too bro did you figure it out

[@TheOnlyUmagon]

@@vukkii3908 never did but there's a chance the issue is on the board itself of the drive. i dont know if ill be able to figure out but i didnt take the console apart further just collecting dust now

[@imded555]

my xbox button isnt working🥲

[@Joesge]

Do you mean the Xbox button on the front of the console?

[@imded555]

@@Joesge yep

[@jfc241]

What in the name of ancient Rome are you doing replacing a hard drive using a mummy like old spinning disk hard drive in this day and age?, I feel for the user that will lose life precious time waiting on games to load.

[@Gekokujousama]

I was thinking the same thing. I knew evil was bad but not upgrading to SSD is just plain wrong.

[@Joesge]

😂

[@squaresofter1982]

Omg, who designed this? People responsible for naming Microsoft OS's? Compare that to PS4 Pro HDD removal process

[@Joesge]

Yeah its ridiculous

[@leedchristensen]

PS4 is 100x easier to change the hard drive.

[@Joesge]

Most definitely.

[@mrgoodsir378]

Thanks for sharing

[@Swagballer360]

Do Xbox ssds fit on the cable as well?

[@Joesge]

Yes an SSD will fit fine. Glad we could help! Thanks for the sub as well.

[@farissabanovic5110]

How many inches (in german "Zoll") does the harddrive have?

[@Joesge]

Hello, thanks for commenting. Please email us at [e-mail] with your question. We will be able to better assist you there. - JoesGE