Xbox 360 Customize Guide! ROL LED controllers/system

Thanks for stopping by to check out my guide on customizing your Xbox 360!

There are many things you can do to customize your Xbox and the controllers.
Ranging from Very Easy to Hard and Time Consuming.
I will start out this guide with the very easy and edit to fill in everything up to very hard.
Many helpful links, videos and pictures will be in here. If you have anything to contribute let me know.

DISCLAIMER: IF YOU OPEN YOUR XBOX OR CONTROLLER IT WILL VOID ANY WARRANTY YOU MAY HAVE. If it's not under warranty and/or you don't really care then continue at your own risk and expense. I do not assume any responsibility for what you do with any information in this guide.

1. Very Easy

A. Taking Apart Your Xbox 360 Controller
B. LED Replacement for ROL (Controller)
C. Painting the Dpad, Triggers, Other Easy Parts.

2. Easy

A. Taking Apart Your Xbox 360
B. Painting the System Faceplate
C. Painting the Dpad, Triggers, Other Easy Parts.

3. Medium

A. Painting the Controller Shell
B. Painting Patterns on the Controller Shell
C. LED Replacement for ROL (System)
D. LED Installation in Guide Button (Controller)
E. LED Installation and Rumble Hookup

4. Hard

A. Custom Design Cutting Xbox 360 System Case
B. Advanced Pattern Painting Techniques

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1. Very Easy

A. Opening Your Xbox 360 Controller

This is easy. You will need a T8 Torx tamper screwdriver or tool of some sort. I like the multi-tool one from auto parts stores.

Click to search eBay for the Torx tool to open your controller

Below is a quick link on detailed instructions of how to take the controller COMPLETELY apart.
You do not need to do this for all modifications.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29vGJkpcTjo&feature=fvwrel

B. LED Replacement for ROL (Controller)

Once your controller is open you will see the main board. Only take the front face of the controller off so that you can still keep the batteries in and test while you solder.

You will need

0603 SMD LED's 1 for each "quadrant"
Soldering Iron
Solder
Tweezers (Not required but I wouldn't suggest trying it without them)

I've tested out quite a few LED's, both from eBay and regular online stores. Here are a couple pictures so you understand what I am talking about. LED brightness MATTERS! Especially if you decide to replace them in your system. I will show pictures of the difference in those in that section.
My only suggestion to you is this.
Spend the extra 50 cents or $1.00. Get the BEST LED's you can find. This is something you will most likely not be replacing, unless you want to change the color again.

I bought one pack of LED's from Customize_Xbox360 and was instantly sold on them.
They are made in the USA, ship FAST, and are SUPER BRIGHT.
Many people label their LED's "Super Bright", you see the difference for yourself.
If you don't believe me, spend a few dollars and buy a couple sets blue(usually cheapest) from a few sources and install them and see yourself.

Here is a link to a search for his LED's. You need 4 for each controller. He gives you an extra.
He will also mix and match colors so you can truly customize.
Below are pictures of his LED's and other similar expensive ones.

Cick here to buy LED's from Customize_Xbox360




When you buy his LED's it comes with a link to a youtube video on how to install them.


Here is another link in case you already have LED's

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EEXFLROlT8

2. Easy

Coming Next! Will be doing a section a day. Possibly adding more as well.





Fine Print:
All names of companies are their own registered trademarks and I am not endorsing them or their product whatsoever. DISCLAIMER: IF YOU OPEN YOUR XBOX OR CONTROLLER IT WILL VOID ANY WARRANTY YOU MAY HAVE. If it's not under warranty or you don't really care then continue at your own risk and expense. I do not assume any responsibility for what you do with any information in this guide.


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