How to mod a Xbox360. First you will need a few things to be able to mod a Xbox 360. You will need a Xbox 360, a modchip, a PC , and a screwdriver set. First you need to know a few things about what a modchip is and why you need it. A modchip allows you to bypasses certain xbox 360 checks so you can play applications, dvd-r, backups. A good modchip will have a on/off switch so you can turn off the modchip so you can play on xbox live.

Now you are ready to take apart and mod the xbox360. Start by taking off the Hard Drive by pressing the button and lifting it off the system. Then set the system upside down and place your thumb in the memory slot holes and your fingers along the base of the system. You then take the faceplate off slowly. The piece should come off without any problems. Now remove the Microsoft Seal and void your warranty. You should see tabs on each side. These tabs keep the top and bottom pieces connected to the system.

Now to remove the pieces you will need a small flat tip screwdriver. You will now need to push plastic tabs within the holes and push them in with your screwdriver. Each piece has 6 tabs. To remove the last top grey piece, you will need to remove the rubber pad that's covering the hole. use a spare screwdriver to hold up the popped tabs. After the pieces have been removed, you will see small notches on the left and right sides of the system.

You will need a screwdriver to successfully complete this step. Starting on the side closest to the power supply, push the screwdriver into the space until you hear a pop. After you have heard the pop I suggest using another screwdriver to keep the top and bottom of the system apart. After you have completed the left side, start on the other side and repeat the process. You should now be able to separate the bottom portion of the system. Now lift away the cover of your system and begin the unscrewing process.

Unscrew all the torque screws to be able to remove the cover. Turn over the system and remove the DVD arm and top cover. Next you will want to disconnect the SATA and Power connectors and the DVD will come out of the case. You have now successfully removed your DVD drive from your Xbox and can now remove the plastic air shoots. Reassembly is easy, just follow the steps in reverse.

You are now ready to install the modchip. Since there are different modchips and you need to go to the manufactures web site for installing instructions. After installing your modchip you will need to flash the firmware. This usually involves a usb tool for the modchip. Download the firmware on to your PC,the connect the usb tool and transfer the firmware from the PC to the tool. Connect the tool to the usb connection on the modchip and flash the modchips firmware. You will want to check the modchips website to find out how many firmwares each chip can hold and flashing instructions.

At this point you are ready to put everything back together and start playing on your Xbox360. That's how to mod a Xbox360.