xbox not reading discs

[tamgunner]

hi guys im picking up an xbox that cannot read discs i have a spare drive sitting here what would be the best and easiest option for me to get it working and not get banned from xbox live?

[cunny]

Probaby either pot tweak or new laser. Just make sure the key is right ect

[tamgunner]

if i just replace the laser i wouldnt need to change the key or anything would i?

[cunny]

no just get a replacement for the drive in question, you will only need to get key if you change drive

[cactikid]

any of those disk cleaners any good for laser,in case its dirt?

[MrFug]

You could just as easy remove the drive casing and gently clean the laser with a lint-free cloth, or a Q-tip.

[djjwdubz]

i used acetone on the lasers of two xboxes, it worked both times!!

[tamgunner]

how about wd40 and a cotton swap would that work to clean it?

[tamgunner]

no just get a replacement for the drive in question, you will only need to get key if you change drive

the drive thats in the xbox is a samsung the spare one i have looks like its a samsung too the label is missing off it but it has the red wire if u know wot i mean.

could i swap the lasers and thats it??

[djjwdubz]

swap the pcb boards around and all will be good!

[tamgunner]

right the problem i have the now is the drive wont open! if i take the top off it it opens fine but with the top on it tries to open but doesnt.

any ideas??

[MrFug]

I'll tell you how I fixed the same problem, but I really don't suggest you try it, since it could break the drive. My drive was trying to eject, and the motor engaged but was unable to open. In my case, the mechanism was out of whack slightly. I solved it by pressing eject (on an xecuter connectivity kit) and grabbing the tray and yanking it fully out. This 'reset' the mechanism. It didn't sound too healthy as I pulled it out, but it worked.

[cunny]

Try changing the drive band for the eject motor

[mr.mojorisin]

as cunny says, swap over the band that opens the drive.
mine used to stick until i took the band off and cleaned it

[setfiretorain]

I advise you tap it rather hard where the drive is over the case 4 - 5 times, Then lean on where the drive is quite hard with one knee and open the disk tray.. Was recommended this by a guy in the trade, works every time.

Regards.