![]() A flat surface with some sort of protective layer between the Xbox and the table/floor/whatever.When you’re done, you can use it to read late into the night. I found myself using a headlamp so I could see the little plastic tabs that hold the Xbox’s outer plastic shell in place. A precision set will do nicely, and you’ll be able to fix your glasses later if they break. A really, really small flat-head screwdriver.A set of Torx Drivers (Sizes T10 and T8 will be used, but you might as well pick up a good set).Links to are provided in case you need to make a purchase. Just don’t look at the laser.īefore you sit down to disassemble your Xbox 360, you need to gather a few tools. Spinning a disc up is kinda cool with all the DVD drive’s guts exposed. The easiest way to verify this is to open up your Xbox 360 and take a look inside your DVD drive. This problem is often associated with odd noises coming from the DVD drive, especially when you first insert a disc. The motor that moves the laser assembly is not working properly.Replacing the entire drive opens another can of worms, as it means you’ve got to either swap the boards or flash the new drive with the old drive’s key (I know! It’s confusing!) Replacing the motor requires finding the same motor for the original model of DVD drive installed in your Xbox 360. You can either just replace the motor assembly, which involves opening up your DVD drive, or you can just replace the whole drive. Though, if your drive is really, really quiet and you haven’t installed your games to the hard drive, you’ve got a reason to suspect the disc motor. ![]() To verify this is the problem, you’ll have to open your Xbox 360 and take a peek inside the DVD drive. The motor that spins the disc is not working properly.Symptoms include the Unreadable Disc error, funny noises, a scratched game disc or DVD, and random Stone Temple Pilot references. After searching the web for a couple of days, it looks like this is a very common problem. There are several common problems out in the wild: Still here? Great! So let’s talk about some of the things that can go wrong with your DVD drive. I’m working on another article that covers all the things you can do with an Xbox even though your DVD drive is broken. If the thought of opening your computer and replacing a DVD drive frightens you, please stop here and read something else. If you’ve ever made a computer repair that involved replacing hardware, repairing your Xbox should be pretty simple. However, if you open up your Xbox, I’m not sure you’re still eligible for repairs. Also, even though your warranty may have expired, you can still pay to have it fixed. I can only suggest that you attempt the repairs yourself if the warranty has run out and you’re comfortable with handling computer components. Warranty repairs are free and you should get an extension on your warranty, which is a nice bonus. Please note: If your Xbox 360 is still under warranty, I recommend sending it to Microsoft for repair. If you’re not yet ready to repair your DVD drive, check out the different ways you can use your broken Xbox 360. It’s my hope that approaching the problem from a broad overview will remove some of the fear and uncertainty that surrounds cracking your Xbox 360 open. There are tons of really good tutorials and videos on the web that explain how to disassemble your Xbox, so I’m not going to break things down to that level. The repair was so simple that I had my Xbox up and running in about thirty minutes. Guys, I’m really glad I decided to take a look at it myself. Microsoft wanted $100 to repair my Xbox, and I came really close to just paying the fee and sending it in. The error, I discovered, was due to a busted DVD drive. Remember to read our wiki before asking questions.A few months ago, I wrote about my disgust with Microsoft because of an unreadable disc error on my Xbox 360. Remember to return the favor and help others as well Posting NSFW content here will earn you a ban and a report to the reddit moderators. If you are banned from r/CrackWatch, don't post here. No asking or sharing download links that contain illegal content (cracks, bypasses etc.)ĭon't be rude, racist, sexist. No shitposting, trollposting, or asking troll questions ex. If your question does not get answered in here, please do not go to r/crackwatch to post your question there. Also please keep it in english, so everyone understands you. As usual, do not request, distribute or link any illegal form of the software, be it either bypass or crack. You can post a thread and ask any question about cracks here. Welcome to r/CrackSupport, a sister subreddit under the ownership of r/CrackWatch. ![]()
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