X-Box Problem

[Jerrel]

I have a problem with my X-Box and was wondering if anyone heard of this problem and if there is a way to fix it. I tried to google it but couldn't find exactly what I was lookin for.

For the past month or so my X-Box will not reconize any of my games or DVD's. It simply gives me the message that this dis is not X-box compatable and so on. It first did this to my older games but I found that after 15-30 minutes it would play the game now it does that for every thing and the wait has grown so long I dont even bother anymore.

[Zannon]

I have a problem with my X-Box and was wondering if anyone heard of this problem and if there is a way to fix it. I tried to google it but couldn't find exactly what I was lookin for.

For the past month or so my X-Box will not reconize any of my games or DVD's. It simply gives me the message that this dis is not X-box compatable and so on. It first did this to my older games but I found that after 15-30 minutes it would play the game now it does that for every thing and the wait has grown so long I dont even bother anymore.

The optical reader on the drive is/has failed. There are ways to get this fixed, but you're better off just buying a whole new system because saving the $50 replacing it isn't worth the headache you'll have doing it, especially if it's an older X-Box.

[IagoBoom]

Could be your lens needs cleaning...could be your Xbox needs a replacement drive.

I've seen this issue happen with PS2's most often. I took a system appart 2 weeks ago and cleaned it up and fixed this error. If you're handy with a PC's internals, it's pretty simple to replace the xbox's dvd drive...if you don't mind your xbox being a little un-pretty.

If you don't feel comfortable opening it up, your best option is to contact an electronic repair shop...that is, if you don't have a buddy that can help you.

[xyryn]

the new xboxes are starting at $400 and going up to around $750. At a guess, if you haven't already pre-ordered and paid for one, you will not be able to get one till sometime in the spring.

[Lok'i Vidaar]

More than likley a bad drive, you can get stock drives off of ebay fairley cheap, people generally take them out of xboxes and replace them with one that can read more media types.

Clicky here

The thompson drives for the xbox are the cheapest I mean their are some on their for 26 bucks, it's easy to replace...

You can find ALOT of info by going here -> http://www.xbox-scene.com

and checking the tutorials.

[IagoBoom]

More than likley a bad drive, you can get stock drives off of ebay fairley cheap, people generally take them out of xboxes and replace them with one that can read more media types.

Clicky here

The thompson drives for the xbox are the cheapest I mean their are some on their for 26 bucks, it's easy to replace...

You can find ALOT of info by going here -> http://www.xbox-scene.com

and checking the tutorials.

I love that site.

[Lok'i Vidaar]

Have I been around another xbox modder for a long time and not known it?

I own 5 of them, 3 work 2 for parts, I buy broken ones and fix them, so Jerrel if all else fails I'll take it off your hands for 25 bucks :P

Or do you live near me? I live in the DC Metrop. area. (Kinda)

[Jerrel]

Have I been around another xbox modder for a long time and not known it?

I own 5 of them, 3 work 2 for parts, I buy broken ones and fix them, so Jerrel if all else fails I'll take it off your hands for 25 bucks :P

Or do you live near me? I live in the DC Metrop. area. (Kinda)

If all else fails sure I'll send it your way but I live on the other side of the country. I'm from Los Angeles

[Jaminos]

I find it funny that Xboxes are failing all over as the 360 comes out.

[Jerrel]

I find it funny that Xboxes are failing all over as the 360 comes out.

LOL yeah I opened mine up and found a dooms day clock in there. It also had a clock in there counting down to the release date. I guess mine went off early hehe.

[IagoBoom]

Have I been around another xbox modder for a long time and not known it?

I own 5 of them, 3 work 2 for parts, I buy broken ones and fix them, so Jerrel if all else fails I'll take it off your hands for 25 bucks :P(Kinda)

I've just the one. A buddy and I swap games and toy with programs. He's better at it than I am. I just pick and choose what I like from what he's already done.

[Sai'nu]

I thought I had mine fixed.... kept on making this whirling sound and what sounds like a skip. I at first thought it was the part that locks the cd in place not working... now... I'm not really sure. It just stops in the middle of movies sometimes... won't recognize movies (some games) that it played just fine the day before. It somehow messed up my KoToR 2 disc as well.

/whimpers

Will any DvD drive work as a replacement... or should I just can this thing right now?

[IagoBoom]

As I understand, any DVD drive will work, but most won't fit INSIDE your xbox. It would have to be connected and left open, or sit on top of the closed box. I recommend poppin' the sucker open and taking a look at the connections to see what will fit, and how much slack you have on the power and IDE cables.

[Lok'i Vidaar]

Any XBOX DVD Drive wil work, but must be specifically made for the XBOX...

their is a different kind of connector for the power and eject on thte drive, Plus the drive has the firmware to read the fatx format on the xbox games...

But like I said you can pick up drives cheap on ebay, If you're gonna just trash it though, trash it in my direction, I'll pay for shipping :P

[Jabe Adaks]

Just get an Xbox 360.

Jabe