need help with xbox

slashrox · 13th July 2006, 8:49 PM

my brother owns an xbox and has been taken care of really well since xmas '02. a few months ago it has stopped reading game cds & dvds (saying it cant recognise them). Does the cd player need a clean or is it abit more serious?

Modafroman · 13th July 2006, 8:51 PM

iirc the dvd players in them can be replaced with minimal hassle? mines been going strong since 2003, hope it doesnt go too....

slashrox · 13th July 2006, 8:55 PM

how much would it cost to replace the cd player on it?

We bought some cd cleaner today and were going to try it out later on. Im keeping my fingers crossed, i miss playing GTA San Audres (I cant spell)

sanjay · 13th July 2006, 8:57 PM

what dvd drive does it have?

if its got a thomson, most likely dead and will need replacement. replacing an xbox dvd drive is similar to that of a computer, although now that some places are clearing out xboxes for $99 or less it might not be a worthy repair.

if you dont know how to work out which drive is which, google "what xbox dvd drive do i have".

slashrox · 13th July 2006, 9:05 PM

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Originally Posted by sanjayschrapel

what dvd drive does it have?

if its got a thomson, most likely dead and will need replacement. replacing an xbox dvd drive is similar to that of a computer, although now that some places are clearing out xboxes for $99 or less it might not be a worthy repair.

if you dont know how to work out which drive is which, google "what xbox dvd drive do i have".

its a phillips.

slashrox · 14th July 2006, 12:06 AM

so does anyone know if the cdplayer in it needs replacing or cleaning? i said in my previous post that it was a phillips.

thanks for the google search sanjay

sanjay · 14th July 2006, 12:41 AM

if a clean doesnt fix it, you'll have to replace it

although while your 'box is open, try cleaning the contacts/jiggling things around first (you'll notice the inside of the xbox is very PC-like if youre worried) - cant hurt.

new DVD drives arent that cheap though, and you'll only really be able to get good prices from ebay.

slashrox · 14th July 2006, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by sanjayschrapel

new DVD drives arent that cheap though, and you'll only really be able to get good prices from ebay.

oh ok. so instead of replacing dvd drives, would it just be better to buy a new xbox?

my brother has heaps if shit on his xbox, if he did buy a new one, would he able to transfer it?

teegman · 14th July 2006, 2:56 AM

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Originally Posted by slashrox

my brother has heaps if shit on his xbox, if he did buy a new one, would he able to transfer it?

I believe so. check out xboxscene, it is excellent for any xbox related info.

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13th July 2006, 8:55 PM	#3
slashrox Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Newcastle Posts: 3,309	how much would it cost to replace the cd player on it? We bought some cd cleaner today and were going to try it out later on. Im keeping my fingers crossed, i miss playing GTA San Audres (I cant spell) __________________ Laptop: 2012 13" MacBook Pro \| Intel Core i7 2.9GHz \| 750GB HDD \| 8GB Ram Desktop: eMachine \| Intel Core i3 processor 550 \| 1TB HDD \| 4GB Ram \| Windows 7 & 8 Dual Boot MY TRADES LIST WTB:Working Computer with Windows XP

13th July 2006, 8:57 PM	#4
sanjay Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Prospect, Adelaide, SA Posts: 13,028	what dvd drive does it have? if its got a thomson, most likely dead and will need replacement. replacing an xbox dvd drive is similar to that of a computer, although now that some places are clearing out xboxes for $99 or less it might not be a worthy repair. if you dont know how to work out which drive is which, google "what xbox dvd drive do i have". __________________ 2003 Mitsubishi Magna TL VR Limited Edition \| 5sp Auto, 17" Enkei Ralliart Alloys Over 120 Successful Trades on OCAU - Most Recent: dche5390, Rugal, Tornhelm, ummmz, darknight84, bumography, b4sk3tb4ll3r, marktadros, MoveIt, Maxknott, NoBooze, bnyboy, Stooge007, caddy, the_rick, Soupratt, Doktor, Logik47, KraniX, Talisman, start, gizmo_melb, Omarko, Arkanite, WooKiE_MaN, PM for full list

14th July 2006, 12:06 AM	#6
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14th July 2006, 12:41 AM	#7
sanjay Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Prospect, Adelaide, SA Posts: 13,028	if a clean doesnt fix it, you'll have to replace it although while your 'box is open, try cleaning the contacts/jiggling things around first (you'll notice the inside of the xbox is very PC-like if youre worried) - cant hurt. new DVD drives arent that cheap though, and you'll only really be able to get good prices from ebay. __________________ 2003 Mitsubishi Magna TL VR Limited Edition \| 5sp Auto, 17" Enkei Ralliart Alloys Over 120 Successful Trades on OCAU - Most Recent: dche5390, Rugal, Tornhelm, ummmz, darknight84, bumography, b4sk3tb4ll3r, marktadros, MoveIt, Maxknott, NoBooze, bnyboy, Stooge007, caddy, the_rick, Soupratt, Doktor, Logik47, KraniX, Talisman, start, gizmo_melb, Omarko, Arkanite, WooKiE_MaN, PM for full list