Welcome to part 2 of the X-clamp fix. Maybe you haven't decided yet and your just seeing if this is something you want to undertake. Not a problem, read on, look at the pictures and watch the video, then decide. It really is easier than it looks.

Remove the DVD drive by loosening the tape in the front of the console, lift the DVD drive and detach the two cables from the motherboard at the rear.

Remove the fan shroud using a small slotted screw driver to push the tab holding it in place and lift up and out.

Next, unplug the fan. Then lift up on the steel flap holding the fan in place while pulling it toward you.

Remove the power button/wireless controller board using your T8 Torx driver. There are three screws; one is behind the plastic LED lens cover.

Remove all 8 heat sink screws (T8) holding the processors to the chassis.

Remove the remaining motherboard screws using your T10 Torx driver.

At this point the motherboard will lift out. Use GPU heat sink to lift the board up and out.

With the motherboard removed, the X-Clamp is accessible. This is the most difficult part and should be done delicately or you may end up damaging the board. Begin by wedging a small flathead screwdriver between the clamp and the stud. Then gently rock the screw driver back and forth and the clamp will eventually work its way up and off of the stud. The third will become very easy to remove and then it will just pop right off.

With the clamp(s) removed the heat sinks just lift off.

Once the heat sinks are removed, use your wrench or pliers to remove the studs.

Now you will need to clean and prepare the processors themselves. Start by removing as much of the old thermal paste as you can with a tooth pick. Then, use alcohol and a Q-tip. This may take a little effort. In extreme cases, you can use Goo-gone. If you use Goo-gone, make sure to clean as much off as possible. The processor dies should be clean and shiny. Clean the paste residue off of the heat-sinks also.

Congratulations, you have opened the Xbox 360 Console and made preparations for the actual X-clamp Kit install. You will be back up and gaming before you know it.