Repairing xbox 360 stuck optical drive ifixit repair guide. Jun 30, 2019 how to force eject a disc stuck in your xbox 360. Thats the method i usually employ when the disc tray is stuck for any console. Page 6 place the xbox 360 game disc, audio cd, or dvd on the disc tray with the label up or to important the right if the console is vertical. How to manually eject a disc from any xbox one model. The first step is to remove the hard drive if one is installed. Pull the tray out the rest of the way with your fingers and skip to step 9. For those of you who own an xbox 360 e, theres a hidden eject button that can manually pop the disc tray out, allowing you to retrieve a stuck disc, insert a new game or simply clean the tray. Jun 27, 2009 my original xbox disc tray will not open at all. On the original xbox 360, there is a tiny eject hole behind the face plate right beneath the x in xbox 360 written on the tray. Collapse this imageexpand this image uncoil a paper clip. My xbox 360 is malfunctioning, the disk tray wont open. Jan 27, 2015 in this video i show you guys 4 different ways to open your xbox 360 s disc tray if it is jammed and will not open on its own, like it should. 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 you have an original xbox one, itll be on the side of the console, right. To release the disc tray, push the paperclip into the hole to press the manual eject mechanism. Ussually after several ejects it works but not anymore. 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. Youve got to get up and put the disc take it out so i always use the eject button on the unit. If the xbox 360 disc tray doesnt eject, proceed to the next section.
If you are reading this, it is because your browser. Stuck disc tray fix for vertical original xbox 360. When you press the eject button you can hear the tray trying to open but it seems like it getting stuck on something. An alternative semipermanent fix if you cant get a new belt is to put the old one. If your disc drive tray is stuck and will not open or close, then you have to manually eject the disc. 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. Usually there will be a small hole near the disk tray. You would use a pin put into the small hole to manually eject the disc.
Manually eject console disc tray xbox disc tray stuck shut this site uses cookies for analytics, personalized content and ads. Using a paper clip you can manually eject the dvd drive tray 5. How to manually eject a disc from any xbox one model business. Remove the dvd eject button by releasing the clip and lifting the assembly off the front of the xbox. Now the drive is in eject mode and the cogs are aligned to take the tray. Dont try to pry out the disc tray entirely, however. The og that kicked off the seventh generation of video game consoles hasnt yet kicked the bucket, so if youre still rocking one of these bad boys and the disc tray is giving you trouble, give one of these options a try.
All you need is a qtip and rubbing alcohol this is the easiest way to fix a stuck xbox 360 disc tray. The only way to get it to load a game is to keep a finger pressed. If the xbox 360 disc tray ejects, the faceplate may be blocking the disc tray in some way. I would hit eject and it would pop out a fraction of an inch and then retreat. If you insert a thin but stiff wire as he suggested a paperclip is suitable and push it unlocks the tray drawer so it can be manually pulled out. Follow these steps to manually eject the disc tray. 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. Manually eject xbox 360 tray manually eject xbox 360 tray xbox 360 e console. Manually eject the disc tray unplug the power and av cables from the back of your console.
I push the eject button and it seems like its stuck as it only budges a millimeter or two. Mar 26, 20 my xbox 360 already cant read gamesopen tray. This page describes how to manually eject the disc tray from your xbox 360 console when the eject button doesnt work. To eject a disc from an xbox one manually, youll need to find your consoles. Description heres a way to get a disc out of a xbox 360 slim that has a broken tray or no power with just a paper clip and a flat head screwdriver. This only happens when there is no disc inside the tray.
I can feel it twitching slightly, so i think its caught on something. Once the tray is open you can either replace the rubber band with a new one or clean it using cold water and then re install the rubber band. When i put a game in my xbox or open the drive at all, the drive wont stay closed and keeps opening up. If your xbox is frozen, press and hold the xbox button on the front of the console until it turns off. Power on xbox 360 and give another nudge to help the tray. Determine the manufacturer of your xbox dvd drive check xbox dvd version without opening your xbox. My original xbox disk tray wont open offtopic forums. I looked up videos and most people recommended popping open the tray while its off, taking out. These stretch with use, stiffen with age or may get greasy, whatever the reason. Make sure that there is nothing blocking the disc tray. But when i remove the disc from the tray and close it it cant reopen. My original xbox disc tray wont open what can i do to fix it. Attempt to pry open the tray with a screwdriver or chisel.
How to open a stuck or sticky xbox 360 disc tray twinfinite 201805howtoopenstuckorstickyxbox360disctray. Original microsoft xbox console complete with controller and all cords. 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. There is a little hole to the right of the disc tray on the front of the xbox. Manually eject the disc tray disconnect the power cord and any other cables connected to the console. This wikihow teaches you how to eject a disc from an xbox one by either pressing the eject button or by manually ejecting it using a paper clip. Power on xbox 360 and give another nudge to help the tray realign. With the console laying flat, use a flat head screwdriver to pop in the tab inward on the right side of the. Its one of the earlier models, with a white case and chrome colored plate over. Xbox 360 game disc exchange microsoft game disc exchange. For xbox 360 on the xbox 360, a gamefaqs message board topic titled eject button broken, any way to manually open the disc tray while powered on.
If youre successful, the disc tray will pop out slightly. No one had answered the question of these belts working on the original xbox. My original xbox is having trouble ejecting when pressing the eject button. Find the yellow sticker behind the vents on the left side of the console. Itll force it open in the even of a jam or broken eject button. How to manually eject a xbox 360 slim tray with paper. Disc tray not ejecting kerse im afraid of having a game get stuck in there but the original 360s had a secret disc tray eject button under the. 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. Follow these instructions to remove the faceplate and manually eject the drive. The hole is located about oneandahalf inches approximately four centimeters from the left edge of the disc tray. Jan 17, 2010 my xbox 360 is malfunctioning, the disk tray wont open. The disc drive on my regular xbox doesnt open when i press the eject button.
To manually eject an xbox 360 disc i have the original xbox 360. Simply begin to insert the disc into the slot, and the xbox one x will grab hold. Original xbox eject disc tray fix tutorial duration. This is the easiest way to fix a stuck xbox 360 disc tray. If the disc tray on your xbox 360 console is stuck shut, heres how you can manually open it. I can still manually eject the tray with a paperclip and it closes just fine and opens as long as you press the button before the disc tray fully closes. 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.
Manually eject your xbox 360 console disc tray if the disc tray on your xbox 360 console is stuck shut, heres how you can manually open it. Just pry out enough of the disc tray so that you can grab onto it and pull out the disc tray by hand. 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. In this video i show you guys 4 different ways to open your xbox 360 s disc tray if it is jammed and will not open on its own, like it should. I have the same problems so i place it horizontal and. How to eject a disc on xbox one x xbox one wiki guide ign. I like the xbox one but on the 360 you press y and the game ejects, we cant eject a disc by using the controller.
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. Eject button broken, any way to manually open the disc. Nov 18, 2010 if the faceplate is whats blocking the tray from opening, you may need to purchase a new faceplate. The system is built with a sturdy steel chassis and requires torx t8 and t10 screwdrivers to open. Three flashing red lights on an original xbox 360 console three flashing red lights means theres a hardware problem with your original xbox 360 console or power supply. There are three tabs on each side, use the finger of the xbox tool or the pointed end of a. Take a paperclip, open it up, and slowly jam it in the little hole located a fraction of an inch below the disc tray, right where the design kinks inwards. How to manually eject a disc from the disc tray this article describes how to manually eject a disc from the disc tray. Fixing a stuck original xbox tray quick guide to fixing a stuck disk drive on an original xbox works on 360s as well how to setup an xbox 360 in this video i will be showing you how to setup an xbox 360.
Insert the straight end of the paper clip into the eject hole, which is located in the. A stepbystep walkthrough explaining how to connect your xbox 360 s or original xbox 360 console to your television or monitor. To manually eject the disk follow the following steps. Dont worry about the slight bit of resistance when. The xbox was gifted to me this way disc tray wouldnt open and the power cordavbreakaway cables were missing as the original owner did not want to take on the task of repairing it. Original microsoft xbox console tested and working. How to manually eject the xbox 360 tray teamxecuter. 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. Press the xbox button again to restart, and then press the eject button. I looked up videos and most people recommended popping open the tray while its off, taking out the rubber band and cleaning it so i did but no luck. How to open a stuck xbox 360 disc tray unbox redox duration. Disconnect the power cord and any other cables connected to the console. Then, reinsert the disc and try playing the movie again. All dvd drives listed are compatible with all versions of xbox console 1.
If your xbox 360 console cant play a disc, first try using the xbox disc drive solution to resolve the problem. To eject a disc from an xbox one manually, youll need to find your consoles manual eject button. I actually had a similar problem on one of the early 360 models where discs would be spinning in the tray when ejected. If the faceplate is whats blocking the tray from opening, you may need to purchase a new faceplate. 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. Theres only one small hole to the left of the eject button but it doesnt feel like theres a button in it. Note if you use method a or method c in step 4, you may have to firmly. If your console has a hole below the right side of the disc drive, insert the straight end of the paper clip into the hole as shown in the picture below. It doesnt take a lot of force to manually eject the disc tray. If you need to manually eject the disc, see manually eject your xbox 360 console disc tray. This video shows how to use a paper clip to eject a disc from the original xbox one. 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.
Did you do this while there was a disc inside might want to check your disc for any damage. The microsoft game disc exchange program applies only to games published by microsoft and is subject to availability. I havent opened the case, so the warranty is still valid. At that point it is safe to load your xbox one, dvd, cd, or bluray disc into the tray just above the eject button. The tray wont open, it wont even make a sound as if it was opening and got stuck, its just stuck. If i press the eject button i get the xbox dashboard, but once it reads the disc it boots up the game again. 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.
I bought an xbox at a yard sale for cheap about a month ago and now i know why. The ways to fix this problem permanently are twofold. The disc eject button works, but it will open, then close itself on its own. Sometimes you cannot open the disc drive by pressing the eject button on the xbox 360 console. Manually eject your xbox 360 console disc tray the tech game. Page 7 microsoft for the xbox 360 video game and disc tray. Licensed games bear place the xbox 360 game disc on the disc this logo. Manually eject console disc tray xbox disc tray stuck shut. Manually eject your xbox 360 console disc manually open original xbox tray click here. Disc tray wont open power symbol flashes green xbox.
Make sure the console is turned off when you do this. You would find this under the faceplate on the original xbox 360. How to manually eject the disc tray position the console horizontally, as you would position a dvd player. Repairing a dvd tray in an xbox 360 that is sticking or will not open. Gently place the tray back in and slight nudge to engage gears. Console reads discs and works but the disc tray will open halfway then will need to be pulled manually to open and pushed manually to close. I had a problem like that on my original first gen unit. First, let me note that my xbox has a samsung drive. If the game is published by another company, contact that company for its policy regarding exchanging discs. Press the eject button to open and close the disc drive. Yes my xbox suffers from this annoying condition but if you use the method recommended in my. The manual eject mechanism is a white lever that is visible behind the console casing. After searching online a bit, i found out that they have a manual eject button. This way, when the drive pops out, it will match your.
If the disc drive is still stuck closed, insert the paper clip into the adjacent hole to the right and push again. Xbox and xbox 360 stuck drive fix how to fix the open tray. How to manually eject the disc tray for your xbox 360 console. To resolve this problem, first make sure that the disc was ejected. I tried manually ejecting it, but i only have 2 holes that their talking about. More information sometimes you cannot open the disc drive by. Pop the face plate off, and on the right side of the tray, just below the xbox 360 font, there is a small pinhole. When i do that, the power light flashes, as normal, but the tray itself doesnt open. A friend always uses his remote to eject discs on his 360 and ps3 and by the time he has found his remote, pressed eject, got up and taken the disc out, i would have taken the disc out and putting another one in. Remove any obstructions, and plug the console back in. Quick guide to fixing a stuck disk drive on an original xbox works on 360s as well.