Author Topic: Opening Xbox 360 with Unlock Tool Kit (Read 19373 times)

Bill from mnpctech · « **on:** June 10, 2009, 07:50:11 AM »

Some of you may already know that I've been buying 360 shells to resell with custom paint this year. In the past, I used a screw driver to open the shell, but this method isn't fool proof. I've marred up the plastic surrounding the release tabs. I found this specialty 360 "unlock" tool, I love it! It cuts my time dismantling the 360 shell in half without risking any damage to the plastic.

I made this video guide illustrating how it's used

Open Xbox 360 with Unlock Tool Kit, www.mnpctech.com

http://www.mnpctech.com/Xbox_360_Unlock_Tool_Kit.html

Ben. · « **Reply #1 on:** June 10, 2009, 07:59:53 AM »

I've seen them around, but never really thought about getting one.. :/

gamerdude767 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 10, 2009, 12:06:17 PM »

mehhh.. a flat headed screwdriver is good enough for me.. seeing as i dont open my 360 much....

PsychoticWolf · « **Reply #3 on:** June 10, 2009, 12:54:41 PM »

Lol yea I was thinking about getting one, But I didn't have the money at the time. But I just cut an Old Gift card and used that. it worked very well. nice work bill.

Bill from mnpctech · « **Reply #4 on:** June 10, 2009, 06:31:28 PM »

If we're gonna custom paint these, I need to dismantle them the quickest way possible without damaging them.

Heres a step by step guide

Turn the Xbox 360 upside down to remove the faceplate

Pry the faceplate off with both of your thumbs

For the next steps I'll be using the Xbox 360 Unlock Tool Kit

The bottom vent is held on with 6 plastic release tabs, 3 on each side.

Gently pull the vent back as you push in the plastic tabs with the point of the unlock tool

Rotate the Xbox 360 so the unit sits upright (hard drive up)

You must remove this rubber foot to access this plastic release tab

Insert the 360 unlock tool into the square opening (chose either left & right side) in the top vent to access the plastic release tab and pull the vent upward.

Release the middle tab by pushing it with the Unlock Tool. You may have to push the tabs on both sides.

The back of the 360 is where the unlock tool really helps open it's shell.

It works with both A/V & HDMI versions of the Xbox 360

Like a key, match the unlock tool's 5 pins to the 5 release tabs in the back, then push in the tabs

Keep the shell spread open with one hand, while you release the 2 release tabs on the other side.

Like a key, match the unlock tool's 2 pins to the 2 release tabs. You should now have the rear of the shell open.

Once the rear is open, looking at the front, starting at the Eject button, there is 4 release tabs

You can use the corner of the unlock tool to pry open the release tabs

6x size 10 torx screws hold on the top of the 360 shell. Use the T10 side of the Torx wrench to remove these screws

You can either remove the Eject button, or lift to clear the top shell when removing it.

Post Merge: June 11, 2009, 06:30:04 AM

Heres the first 360 shells that we've custom painted

Modded Matt · « **Reply #5 on:** June 11, 2009, 03:58:58 PM »

very nice, are u air brushing these? they look great

taylorclark · « **Reply #6 on:** June 11, 2009, 05:27:44 PM »

wow! O_O those are amazing!

Hazer · « **Reply #7 on:** June 11, 2009, 07:44:50 PM »

As always, very nice work Bill. I have folllowed MNPCTECH work from bit-tech.

As for the tool, I made my own using the clear plastic from a DVD spindel. Just used a pair of scissors and cut the wall off, then cut the tabs out using the X360 case as a guide.

gamerdude767 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 12, 2009, 12:40:11 AM »

woooooow bill, awesome work as always

Ben. · « **Reply #9 on:** June 12, 2009, 01:24:20 AM »

W.O.W..

They Look Awesome..!!!

robin1989 · « **Reply #10 on:** June 12, 2009, 03:49:18 AM »

they are very nice bill - how much do they cost

Bill from mnpctech · « **Reply #11 on:** June 12, 2009, 10:51:42 AM »

Thanks everybody!

$99 for these Realistic Fire versions. It may sound like a lot, but each shell's design may look the same, but they're not. They're all custom airbrushed by free hand, no stencils! with House of Kolor automotive paints. Then clear coated with PPG Polyurethane automotive clear coat.

We also made our own custom vinyl appliques for covering the power button before the shell is painted.

Ben. · « **Reply #12 on:** June 12, 2009, 01:19:48 PM »

Niceee...

Just ordered one..

£2.90 free P&P Woooo

Bill from mnpctech · « **Reply #13 on:** June 13, 2009, 06:29:25 AM »

Thank you!

Post Merge: June 14, 2009, 05:19:09 AM

Automotive gloss with reflective finish!

taylorclark · « **Reply #14 on:** June 14, 2009, 02:19:16 PM »

how much does it cost to paint with automotive paint? like startup costs, paint costs etc...

bustinthejustin · « **Reply #15 on:** June 14, 2009, 09:28:18 PM »

WHOA those are awesome cases... Question though. What's the point of the power button sticker things?

GhoSt · « **Reply #16 on:** June 14, 2009, 11:25:50 PM »

Quote from: bustinthejustin on June 14, 2009, 09:28:18 PM

WHOA those are awesome cases... Question though. What's the point of the power button sticker things?

so when they paint the led plastic stuff wont be painted.
What do you use to cover the ROL?

Bill from mnpctech · « **Reply #17 on:** June 16, 2009, 07:52:14 AM »

hehe... sounds like you need better cooling solution.

taylorclark · « **Reply #18 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:53:49 AM »

Quote from: GhoSt_Death on June 14, 2009, 11:25:50 PM

What do you use to cover the ROL?

the ring of light comes off, the power button clear part doesn't.

GhoSt · « **Reply #19 on:** June 16, 2009, 12:10:16 PM »

Quote from: taylorclark on June 16, 2009, 08:53:49 AM

the ring of light comes off, the power button clear part doesn't.

wow are you serious? haha I spent ages masking mine.

taylorclark · « **Reply #20 on:** June 16, 2009, 12:20:16 PM »

Quote from: GhoSt_Death on June 16, 2009, 12:10:16 PM

wow are you serious? haha I spent ages masking mine.

yup. theres little plastic tab things that you break off, and the whole ring of light/power button slides off. I use hot glue to act as replacement tabs when im done.

the360modder · « **Reply #21 on:** June 19, 2009, 06:35:36 PM »

wow nice paint jobs! keep up the good work! just a side note, imo, the worst part of dismantling is when i must take apart the tabs in the back of the xbox. theyre so strong! i just bend the case untill the clips release. you would think this messes them up, but there isnt damage 99 percent of the time.

Bill from mnpctech · « **Reply #22 on:** June 23, 2009, 12:35:08 PM »

Sorry I've been MIA. I do promise to get that 360 window guide posted, a couple of you asked for that offlist

heres one of the shells assembled

btw: I have 3x non HDMI shells left, @ $99 apiece + shipping

gamerdude767 · « **Reply #23 on:** June 23, 2009, 12:51:49 PM »

dude that looks sick!

Bill from mnpctech · « **Reply #24 on:** June 24, 2009, 11:32:50 AM »

Thank you!

Tri-edge · « **Reply #25 on:** June 30, 2009, 12:21:06 AM »

If your serously looking to sell these you should make a thread in the auctions section or post them up on ebay. you probably can make a bunch of cash off of those.

Tec_ · « **Reply #26 on:** July 03, 2009, 08:41:10 PM »

Quote from: Tri-edge on June 30, 2009, 12:21:06 AM

If your serously looking to sell these you should make a thread in the auctions section or post them up on ebay. you probably can make a bunch of cash off of those.

bill has a online store http://mnpctech.com/

Bill from mnpctech · « **Reply #27 on:** August 06, 2009, 07:51:06 AM »

I have 3x non HDMI shells left, @ $75 apiece + shipping

lookkool3 · « **Reply #28 on:** August 08, 2009, 12:10:06 AM »

how much would u charge for a custom paint job?

Bill from mnpctech · « **Reply #29 on:** August 23, 2009, 02:25:56 PM »

I'm sorry I've been MIA working on stuff, but I finally finished my first 360 window

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Author Topic: Opening Xbox 360 with Unlock Tool Kit (Read 19373 times)