Eject button broken, any way to manually open the disc tray. All of the methods ive seen to manually eject the tray require it to be turned off, and either dont work while its on or seem like theyd break the tray if used. Now i insert the disk and it says reading for about 30 seconds and then just goes back to open tray. I just started getting back into really gaming in the last few months and after playing yesterday with my so my xbox disc tray doesnt respond or make any sound and games wont play.
In this video i show how to clean and repair a dvd drive from an xbox 360 gaming console. How to fix xbox 360 disc drive problems with pictures wikihow. Our company sells lasers for all model xbox 360 consoles and we also perform repairs. I show you how to open xbox 360 disk tray today but every time it does this you have to do. This video will show you how to remove the tray from the disc drive of your xbox 360, allowing you to paint it or manipulate it in whatever other way you like. Apr 20, 2011 while my disc tray was open, i tried to walk by and get a game. Assuming you know how to open up your xbox, youll be able to see the parts of the disc drive. The disc eject button works, but it will open, then close itself on its own. Jan 30, 2018 how to fix xbox 360 disc drive problems. I found that this was really the only way to get my xbox to read games again so i thought i would pass on the knowledge. Here is a soundslikeabusivesuggestion but it works to those who bought it from other people. Jun 17, 2007 that is exactly what i did with my 360 when i started getting the infamous disc read error.
Make sure the console is turned off when you do this. Xbox 360 replacement disc drive open tray error message. Thats the method i usually employ when the disc tray is stuck for any console. Switch it on and run a cleaning disc in the drive to clean the laser. A manual refers to a reference book which supplies instructions. Xbox 360 disc tray my xbox 360 disc tay refuses to ope, when i turn my xbox on it makes wierd noises, same when i try to eject the tray. Open the tray and put a disc in, then close the tray and start gently knocking on the xbox right above where the disc is.
When you put the faceplate back on the xbox 360 console, take note of any part of the faceplate that may be preventing the xbox 360 disc tray from ejecting properly. Put a disc in the disc drive, close it and wait for it to load. Plus, this way is alot easier and you dont risk breaking anything. This was way back when the first generation 360 came out. I just went to plug something in the bottom usb, just playing an arcade game, so i was gonna close the tray after. Id like to replay lost odyssey, but my eject button hasnt worked for a while now and i have no idea how id safely get the disc tray open while the 360 is on so i could swap discs. Press the eject button to open and close the disc drive. I tried to switch games but the tray wouldnt eject. My search on the internet and youtube have yielded no solution. Dont try to pry out the disc tray entirely, however. The mouthpiece of the gaming generation, the escapist aims to capture and celebrate the contemporary video gaming lifestyle and the diverse global video.
Nov 18, 2010 your xbox 360 disc tray may get stuck in the closed position from time to time. My xbox would not read disks so i bought a new laser and installed it. Open xbox 360 disc tray manually in this video i show you guys 4 different ways to open your xbox 360 s disc tray if it. Then plug the console back in and see if the tray is back in working condition. Here are some steps to try if its stuck shut and the eject button wont open it. Now put it all back together, back into your xbox 360 chassis and rebuild the rest of the console. Aug 30, 2016 put a disc in the disc drive, close it and wait for it to load. If your disc wont read or the disc tray becomes stuck, follow these steps. It has a benq disc drive and it had been operating inconsistently for a.
In this tutorial i will be showing you how to fix the common sticky disc tray problem. Attempt to pry open the tray with a screwdriver or chisel. You can help protect yourself from scammers by verifying that the contact is a microsoft agent or microsoft employee and that the phone number is an official microsoft global customer service number. I have an old xbox 360 arcade from 2008 with an hdmi port. If you look at any other website they will tell you that the laser is broken and needs to be replaced. Ive got a preowned xbox 360, an it still has restrict content on and the original owner forgot to disable.
When i put a game in my xbox or open the drive at all, the drive wont stay closed and keeps opening up. I know i can send it back to microsoft because i got it for christmas and i know the warranty isnt up. If you have enjoyed this guide or found it useful please fave. Manually eject console disc tray xbox disc tray stuck shut. How to open up your xbox 360 to get to your disc tray duration. Its a very common issue with the xbox 360s and we have successfully fixed hundreds of systems with this issue.
I bought it from another person, so i cant send it back and get a new one didnt come with a warrenty. I didnt edit it to show that it doesnt always work on the first try and. I press the button and it goes clunkclunk and doesnt open, and trying to. The new xbox disc drive is based on philips design remember the philips vad6037 drive was already found before in some xbox 360 dev kits no aes key the dvd drive was not keyed to the xbox cpu never in retail xbox 360. Maybe you moved the console when there was some object in the disc tray and now it has gotten stuck.
Id say to ring up microsoft about your issue or try reading through the troubleshooting section of your xbox 360 manual, and see if that issue is addressed in there. I always have this problem with my xbox 360 halo 3. In this instructable, i show how to repair an xbox or computer disc drive so you can get back to enjoying your favorite games. How to fix a stuck original xbox dvd drive a gamers.
If the xbox 360 disc tray doesnt eject, proceed to. If the disc drive works properly, reattach the console faceplate. How to fix the open tray problem on your xbox 360 wonderhowto. These cases just had the games removed and we are selling the case. I was wondering if this happened to anyone else or if anyone knew a way to fix it, i searched online but only found the problem relating to the 360 and not the original xbox. Plus people may not have the required tools or experience opening their xbox. Im a little scared to send it because the tray might. How to fix the open tray problem on your xbox 360 xbox. This is when you press the eject button and the tray does not slide out, or takes way longer than it should. How to remove the tray from the xbox 360 dvd drive xbox.
Nov 17, 2010 in this video i show how to clean and repair a dvd drive from an xbox 360 gaming console. Apr 29, 2008 i just bought my 360 a few weeks ago and ive been having a major problem with the disk tray not opening. Open the tray and put a disc in, then close the tray and start gently knocking on the xbox right above where the disc is inside the xbox. Ive given my ps2 a knock but the 360 seems very delicate, it was vertical by. Xbox 360 smoother operation faster disc loading times playing all game disc media 100% no sweat. This way, when the drive pops out, it will match your. Eventually the games will stop reading altogether and you will get an open tray message when you put a disc in and close the tray. The living room console is our main box for gaming and everything bedroom is just for watching hulu before bed. Monitor your entire kubernetes cluster in real time. How to fix an xbox 360 that wont read a disc open tray. I just bought my 360 a few weeks ago and ive been having a major problem with the disk tray not opening. Tools for opening the xbox cotton swabs or paper towels wd40 or another form of grease rubbing alcohol step 1. Just pry out enough of the disc tray so that you can grab onto it and pull out the disc tray by hand.
When a game is inserted the disc tray makes a weird loading noise and then ejects the tray immediately. Get deep insights into cluster health, resource use, and container deployments with datadog. If only there were a way to fix this, you know, like the one im posting here in video form. The dvd drive was stuck awesome, i just blew cash on a huge freaking paper weight.
As stated in a previous answer there are 3 holes below the disc tray which if you insert a paper clip it will allow the tray to come out a slight bit. So my xbox has a blinking flashing light on the power button as if its being queued to open the disc tray that is constantly on. Why is my xbox 360 slim suddenly so slow to load up to the. Jan 02, 2012 the mouthpiece of the gaming generation, the escapist aims to capture and celebrate the contemporary video gaming lifestyle and the diverse global video game culture by way of indepth features. Your xbox 360 disc tray may get stuck in the closed position from time to time. Cd dvd drive my cddvd rw carriage will not stay closed this happens when i try to burn a disc and when its empty can anyone help. I would hit eject and it would pop out a fraction of an inch and then retreat. If youre successful, the disc tray will pop out slightly. If the xbox 360 disc tray doesnt eject, proceed to the next section.
I have a blank disk that i keep in there when were. With the tray now open, make sure the disc inside isnt sticky and causing the problem. This video discourages things like beating your system, using kitchen utensils to force it open, jiggling the drive, and relying on the power of prayer to open the tray. Basically, the disk tray only opens when theres a disk in there. Tech support scams are an industrywide issue where scammers trick you into paying for unnecessary technical support services. If it says open tray, open and close the tray again, keep trying for at least 5 minutes straight. Why you need a modded xbox 360 in 2018 the history, custom dashboards, emulators, and more. Includes the full sleeve on the front for the game artwork. My console is one of the originals i purchased it brand new in mid 2005. But now, whenever i put a game in, it says open tray, like i didnt put a disc in the tray when i shut it.
At first it was just once in a while and might only require the occasional fiddling with the console but i quickly learned that with it in a horizontal position and exhibiting said behavior, the best remedy was a quick sharp closed fist bump to the top of the. If the xbox 360 disc tray ejects, the faceplate may be blocking the disc tray in some way. This video is for xbox owners who are experience the open tray problem. It came out really easily, so keep your disc trays closed. This is my first instructable, but ill do my best to be thorough and spell words correctly. I have two xbox s, one in my bedroom and one in the living room. Bedroom starts up in seconds whereas the living room takes 23 minutes to boot up. The person how to manually eject disc from xbox 360 could.
Try to remove the faceplate and hit the eject button again to see if the faceplate is blocking the tray somehow. If i press the eject button i get the xbox dashboard, but once it reads the disc it boots up the game again. If the disc drive is still stuck closed, insert the paper clip into the adjacent hole to the right and push again. How to fix a xbox 360 disc tray not spinning, open tray er duration. Make sure you check the limit switch right next to. The new xbox disc drive is based on philips design remember the philips vad6037 drive was already found before in some xbox 360 dev kits no aes key the dvd drive. My xbox 360 opens with the disc still spinning youtube. This is when you insert the disc, a few seconds later, itll ask you to open tray again, and then it wont even acknowledge that theres a disc in the tray. A detailed tutorial video on how to open the xbox 360 slim cd dvd disk drive tray without damaging your console and to fix the stuck tray. If you insert a disc or game and the dvd tile on the xbox 360 dashboard just says open tray or your xbox 360 wont read games or discs, this is the fix you need. My disc tray is keep opening and closing xbox 360 ifixit. Pull the tray out the rest of the way with your fingers and skip to step 9. My xbox 360 opens with the disc still spinning mark battersby.
Xbox 360 open tray error message disc drive repair melbourne. Somehow i managed to pull out, it really does puzzle me. I tried a couple things, wiggled it, and it just doesnt want to budge. What this means is that the xbox 360 thinks that there is no disc in the system. Otherwise, i have to take the faceplate off and open it manually. How to disassemble an xbox 360 dvd drive for cleaning.
Xbox 360 2 disc game cd replacement case made by microsoft. When it comes out you can pull open the tray with your fingers. I couldnt find a hammer inside, so i used a 4 d cell mag lite it did the job, and i can tell you that i am never going to buy anything other then a mag lite one hell of a flash light. The only way to get it to load a game is to keep a finger pressed. Maybe there could be some object blocking the disc drive. Xbox disc tray stuck on opening, doesnt make any sound. If you are serious about modding your xbox 360, and painting the console is a part of your plan, then you should paint as many parts as you can to make the coolest overall look. I have an original fat 360 elite, and for a few months now ive had this problem that if i close the tray without there being a disk in the tray then it has a real bad time trying to open the tray again. It consists of two parts, the part where the disc spins on, and the.
Its a very common issue with the xbox 360 s and we have successfully fixed hundreds of systems with this issue. There is a small pin hole under the disc droor push in with needle or pin much simular to a lock on some indoor home bathroom or bedroom doors, you push the pin hole under the disc droor at the same time pushing the main button to open and it should open no problem this has happend a few times to our modified xbox also on 360s. While my disc tray was open, i tried to walk by and get a game. I had a problem like that on my original first gen unit. How to disassemble an xbox 360 dvd drive for cleaning snapguide. I tried manually ejecting it, but i only have 2 holes that their talking about. When open tray is displayed on the tv screen when a xbox 360 game disc is inserted into the dvd drive its time for a disc drive replacement. How to fix error open tray problem in xbox 360 digital adda. May 28, 20 in this tutorial i will be showing you how to fix the common sticky disc tray problem. My xbox 360 tray closes and then opens again yahoo answers. Really stupid, knocked out disk tray, what do i do. I press the button and it goes clunkclunk and doesnt open, and trying to open it from the dashboard doesnt work either.