I dont feel any snug or anything stopping the tray from opening and closing. Maybe you moved the console when there was some object in the disc tray and now it has gotten stuck. How to fix xbox 360 disc tray automatically opening. 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. Switch it on and run a cleaning disc in the drive to clean the laser. If youre successful, the disc tray will pop out slightly. I tried manually ejecting it, but i only have 2 holes that their talking about. Xbox 360 arcade console user manual pdf, pages 7, 22 pdf. Xbox 360 open tray error message disc drive repair melbourne. How to fix a stuck original xbox dvd drive a gamers nerd quest.
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. Microsoft knew xbox could damage discs the microsoft blog. Maybe there could be some object blocking the disc drive. If the disc drive works properly, reattach the console faceplate. In this instructable, i show how to repair an xbox or computer disc drive so you can get back to enjoying your favorite games. I bought it from another person, so i cant send it back and get a new one didnt come with a warrenty.
How to open the xbox 360 disc drive with the controller. Press and hold the power button at the front of the xbox 360 console until it shuts down completely. It does work when i use it to turn on the system, but is usually the only time i can either open, or close the disc tray, and also have to turn off the xbox to close the tray, after i open it. Assuming you know how to open up your xbox, youll be able to see the parts of the disc drive. If the xbox 360 disc tray doesnt eject, proceed to. His articles appear on ehow, where he specializes in law, english literature, computer software and video. Gently place the tray back in and slight nudge to engage gears. My original xbox disk tray wont open offtopic forums. The xbox 360 is a home video game console developed by microsoft. I tried to switch games but the tray wouldnt eject. My xbox 360 disc tray wont open and there is a game still in. How to open a stuck or sticky xbox 360 disc tray twinfinite. 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. This is my first instructable, but ill do my best to be thorough and spell words correctly.
More than 55,000 customers have complained about broken discs as of april 30, according to a microsoft employee quoted in. I have a blank disk that i keep in there when were. The manual eject mechanism is a white lever that is visible behind the console casing. When i put a game in my xbox or open the drive at all, the drive wont stay closed and keeps opening up.
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. How to open a stuck or sticky xbox 360 disc tray twinfinite 201805howtoopenstuckorstickyxbox360disctray. 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. Plus people may not have the required tools or experience opening their xbox. It consists of two parts, the part where the disc spins on, and the. Lift the tab with a pen or equal and pull the tray out. 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. The only way to get it to load a game is to keep a finger pressed. Put a disc in the disc drive, close it and wait for it to load. Ive been having issues with the eject button on my original xbox recently, and it often doesnt respond when i push it when the console is on. Is that bad for the disk, because on parts of the outside of the xbox 360 disk of red faction.
If the xbox 360 disc tray doesnt eject, proceed to the next section. In this video i show you guys 4 different ways to open your xbox 360s disc tray if it is jammed and will not open on its own, like it should. John inglewood began writing professionally in 2008. When a game is inserted the disc tray makes a weird loading noise and then ejects the tray immediately. Press the eject button to open and close the disc drive. Jan 30, 2018 how to fix xbox 360 disc drive problems. First remove the hard drive and then remove the face plate from the bottom. I show you how to open xbox 360 disk tray today but every time it does this you have to do.
How to fix xbox 360 disc drive problems with pictures wikihow. 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. I just bought my 360 a few weeks ago and ive been having a major problem with the disk tray not opening. After i finish playing an xbox 360 game, i dont go back to the xbox 360 menu, i just save the game and dont quit it and then open the disk tray, put it back in the cover and then turn off the xbox 360. Xbox 360 forum my try xbox disk tray keeps opening and closing jump to. Dec 29, 2008 maybe there could be some object blocking the disc drive. One side of the disc can also be scratched by the disc tray if it malfunctions by. I am basically computer illiterate and by no means a gamer. 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. Apr 24, 2016 why you need a modded xbox 360 in 2018 the history, custom dashboards, emulators, and more. I would hit eject and it would pop out a fraction of an inch and then retreat. Its a very common issue with the xbox 360s and we have successfully fixed hundreds of systems with this issue.
If only there were a way to fix this, you know, like the one im posting here in video form. Xbox 360 smoother operation faster disc loading times playing all game disc media 100% no sweat. Dec 14, 2008 a warning label was also affixed to the xbox 360s disc drive. The xbox 360 hd dvd player is an accessory for the xbox 360 console that enables the playback of movies on hd dvd discs. More than 55,000 customers have complained about broken discs as of april 30, according to a microsoft employee quoted in the motion. So, my 360 hasnt been turned on for months, in fact ive barely used it since switching to xbox one roughly two years ago theres no disc in, but the disc tray has tonight started opening by itself, at first it was opening and then i was pressing the button to close it, now it opens and closes by itself. So without prompting it, it will open the disc tray. Inserting a credit card horizontally into the top of the closed disc tray, press the eject button and when the clicking noise occurs bend the credit. 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. If your disc wont read or the disc tray becomes stuck, follow these steps. Thats the method i usually employ when the disc tray is stuck for any console. Ive covered xbox 360 disc read errors and red ring of death in the past. This xbox 360 disc drive replacement is built with quality and simplicity of design, and if youre in need of a replacement dvd player for the xbox 360 it is the perfect solution.
Otherwise, i have to take the faceplate off and open it manually. 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. 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. It has a benq disc drive and it had been operating inconsistently for a. 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. 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. Attempt to pry open the tray with a screwdriver or chisel. Does anyone know what the problem is and how i can fix it.
If your disc drive tray is stuck and will not open or close, then you have to manually eject the disc. How to fix error open tray problem in xbox 360 digital adda. 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. I have not found this in any support threads on the xbox site. Open xbox 360 disc tray manually in this video i show you guys 4 different ways to open your xbox 360s disc tray if it. My 360 will automatically clos itself after i open it, i dont understad why but its like a little race to get one cd out and put in.
Try to remove the faceplate and hit the eject button again to see if the faceplate is blocking the tray somehow. The xbox 360 video game console is subject to a number of technical problems and failures. An open tray error or a malfunction can still happen. My disc tray is keep opening and closing xbox 360 ifixit. February 1, 2008 according to the xbox disc replacement programs main site. Basically, the disk tray only opens when theres a disk in there. Notice that the opening in the top of the case allows your hand to pass through and change games, but it does not allow game discs to be removed from the same opening. 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. Now insert the pin through the holes on the sides and push it out where the side pieces are locked in. Xbox disc tray stuck on opening, doesnt make any sound. Dec 28, 2009 after i finish playing an xbox 360 game, i dont go back to the xbox 360 menu, i just save the game and dont quit it and then open the disk tray, put it back in the cover and then turn off the xbox 360. A warning label was also affixed to the xbox 360s disc drive. Aug 30, 2016 put a disc in the disc drive, close it and wait for it to load. 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.
Your xbox 360 disc tray may get stuck in the closed position from time to time. While sliding disc trays didnt make the leap to the next generation of consoles, and werent even to be found on the wii or playstation 3, the xbox 360. I can press the button to close it and it will, but then it will reopen within a few seconds on its own. I press the button and it goes clunkclunk and doesnt open, and trying to open it from the dashboard doesnt work either. My console is one of the originals i purchased it brand new in mid 2005. In may 2008 microsoft announced that 10 million xbox 360s had been sold and that it.
Xbox 360 replacement disc drive open tray error message. I had a problem like that on my original first gen unit. The dvd drive was stuck awesome, i just blew cash on a huge freaking paper weight. Just pry out enough of the disc tray so that you can grab onto it and pull out the disc tray by hand. 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 the open tray problem on your xbox 360 wonderhowto. My search on the internet and youtube have yielded no solution. This video teaches the secrets of opening an xbox 360 without a case tool in simple steps.
How to disassemble an xbox 360 dvd drive for cleaning snapguide. The weird part is, when i hit the eject button again, it closes just fine. Turn the xbox on by clicking on the open disc tray and physically make the disc tray go back in with not too much force to knock the tray of its tracks but with enough force to close it manually. This video is for xbox owners who are experience the open tray problem. 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. Cleandr is the goto solution for repairing and cleaning both the xbox 360 and xbox one laser lens. I have an old xbox 360 arcade from 2008 with an hdmi port. If it says open tray, open and close the tray again, keep trying for at least 5 minutes straight. I thought that was a rip off because it couldnt be too hard to fix. How to disassemble an xbox 360 dvd drive for cleaning. Microsoft offered the drive for sale between november 2006 and february 2008. For xbox 360 on the xbox 360, a gamefaqs message board topic titled disc tray keeps opening and closing on its own. How to force eject a disc stuck in your xbox 360 wikihow. It doesnt matter what game i have in the tray or there is no game, the tray opens up.
On my xbox 360 the disc tray wont open, it says opening when i press the eject button but nothing hapens, if i press it again it says closing but it wasnt open, there is a game in it xbox live arcade and it says please insert disc. Make sure the console is turned off when you do this. 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. How to open an xbox 360 without a case tool wonderhowto. On the slim and e models, the hard drive bay is on the bottom when vertical right. The disc eject button works, but it will open, then close itself on its own. Make sure you check the limit switch right next to.
If your xbox 360 drive is currently not reading discs and otherwise not functioning properly, dont just buy a new xbox. Now put it all back together, back into your xbox 360 chassis and rebuild the rest of the console. If the xbox 360 disc tray ejects, the faceplate may be blocking the disc tray in some way. Here are some steps to try if its stuck shut and the eject button wont open it.
So this is a common problem for xbox users where the tray will not open sometimes. Apr 20, 2007 on my xbox 360 the disc tray wont open, it says opening when i press the eject button but nothing hapens, if i press it again it says closing but it wasnt open, there is a game in it xbox live arcade and it says please insert disc. May 08, 2018 while sliding disc trays didnt make the leap to the next generation of consoles, and werent even to be found on the wii or playstation 3, the xbox 360 steadfastly held onto the aging technology. Why you need a modded xbox 360 in 2018 the history, custom dashboards, emulators, and more. Plus, this way is alot easier and you dont risk breaking anything. Is opening the xbox 360 disk tray while game is still turned. I do not know if this is related, however i added lime wire for about 2 months and just recently installed phillips media converter for an mp3 player. I press the button and it goes clunkclunk and doesnt open, and trying to. Now remove the four clips present on the face and open it as shown in the video. 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.