Many gamers have experienced the ungodly frustration of having their discs firmly lodged inside of their consoles. For many, the most natural reaction would be to aggressively try to tear it out. You could send your console to Microsoft for a lengthy, and more than likely, costly repair. Like many people on a budget, this is not an option. You could save your money by purchasing or downloading an Xbox 360 repair guide.
There are, however, a few ways for you to remove the disc by hand. Initially your Xbox 360 repair guide will suggest you do is to reset your console by unplugging it for a few minutes. Then, reattach the power cord and see if this did the trick. If you did not garner any results, repeat the process.
Things can get a little tricky now, which makes it all the more crucial to closely follow your Xbox 360 repair guide. First you should dismantle face plate on the console. Then, grab a thick paper clip or something with similar malleability and straighten one end of the paper clip. Upon removing the face plate you will notice two small holes underneath the DVD player, and one hole to the right.
The next step will vary being that there are three different DVD drives the Xbox 360 uses. If you have a Samsung or Toshiba, your Xbox 360 repair guide will advise you to find the small hole located on the right underneath the X on the DVD drive faceplate. Now, push your straightened paper clip (or malleable object) in the hole until it hits the gear. The gear needs to be spun clockwise. Continue to push gently until you feel it move smoothly.
For Hitatchi DVD drive users, you are going to want to poke the first hole on the left. Follow the same previously listed procedures and poke the hole to get the gear to move. Regardless of what type of DVD drive you have, it is vital you take your time and do not push too hard. If you miss the correct spot, your progress can be hindered and can even cause more damage.
As soon as the tray starts to eject, pull it gently and carefully. After successfully opening the tray, future issues should be much more manageable thanks to the helpful Xbox 360 repair guide. Disc out, and a couple of hundred dollars saved.
Author Resource:
Eric Frey is an avid XBox 360 gamer who has experienced the 3 red lights, a.k.a the Ring of Death on his XBox. If you want to learn the methods he used to fix his XBox, then you will need a XBox Repair Guide that will walk you through the process. Eric found a few really great 3 Red Light Fix guides that are guaranteed repair your XBox.
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