How to Take apart an Xbox 360 hard disk drive (HDD)

Looking to upgrade? This brief how-to will guide you through the process of disassembling a Microsoft Xbox 360 hard disk drive quickly and efficiently without damaging any of the components, the first necessary step of any successful repair. This tutorial will also be of use to those who wish to learn more about the guts of their Xbox HDD's without actually disassembling their units.