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Is there a solution to the Xbox Open tray Problem?
My Xbox is having the open tray problem.I've tried several thing but it has just stopped reading discs overall. I'm pretty sure i have to send it in but i wanted to check if there was any last thing i could try first. Any suggestions?
Asked by David time:2011-04-25 22:08:56
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answer: Etty time: 2011-10-26 03:29:22I had this same problem, and i don't know if my method will work but i had my Xbox laying horizontal, like _____ so you know, and i stood it up straight and it works most of the time, before it wouldn't read anything and now i just have to open and close it a few times until it works.Other methods: Whacking method - just put the disc in, and while it says "reading disc" start tapping the top of the xbox. not too hard, but not too soft. it might take a few tries, but i usually works.Tilt method - If you have the xbox laying on it's side, insert a disc and tilt it about 45 degrees. like: ___ to / . if it doesnt work, try the other way. ___ . WARNING: be careful when doing this, it ould harm your disc / Xbox.i hope i helped.
answer: Tony time: 1970-01-04 15:00:12Clean the lens on the dvd drive, you can use alcohol, people say that is bad for the lens, but I've done it plenty of times that can fix it almost instantly. If not then replace or clean the lens and mirror, (requires you to open and void your warranty)Cleaning the mirror: http://www.llamma.com/xbox/Repairs/clean…Simple idea for replacing: http://llamma.com/xbox/Repairs/thomson_x…Hope this helps
answer: An IP BreAKDoWN time: 1970-01-02 12:00:18Some times even off the factory line a optical drive can be a little bit dodgy when it comes to reading certain types of media. In this case the Xbox 360's dvd drive becomes weak over time and you get the dreaded "dirty disk" "open Tray" or "unreadable disk" error. This error can even occur on new boxes that the drive just needs a small tweak to get the dvd laser diode potentiometer to its sweet spot. All drives are different and no 2 drives will have the same base resistance on the dvd "pot". Its common for most drives to be factory set any where between 4Kohm-6.4Kohm and it is highly recommended not to lower the resistance to your DVD laser diode below 3.2Kohm, this is the lowest resistance that is safe before you risk blowing the diode out in a very very short period of time. here is a video on how to do the pot tweak http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYwTc9y-a…P.S. cleaning the laser will help it read through the dust but will only mask the problem for like a week or so because the laser is not getting enough power and in return making it weak so you have two option's save yourself some time and do the pot tweak or/ just tell MS. it RRoD and they will send you a refurbished because they don't test the xbox 360's when they get them anyway its up to you.Good Luck
answer: Mustang time: 1970-01-02 12:00:05