Author Topic: MORE Xbox 360 problems. (Read 4512 times)

Lozo777 · « **on:** November 22, 2010, 11:08:18 PM »

I hate microsoft.. I really do.

My xbox isn't reading any discs and I have to punch the top of the xbox to get it to read a disc. Any advice on how to fix my stupid box?

YourMathTeacher · « **Reply #1 on:** November 22, 2010, 11:13:48 PM »

Quote from: Lozo777 on November 22, 2010, 11:08:18 PM

My xbox isn't reading any discs and I have to punch the top of the xbox to get it to read a disc. Any advice on how to fix my stupid box?

Stop punching it.

Lozo777 · « **Reply #2 on:** November 22, 2010, 11:20:14 PM »

I have to. Otherwise it doesn't read the disc. And I'd really rather not pay 140 dollars or however much it is to send it in for a repair.

Master KChief · « **Reply #3 on:** November 23, 2010, 01:55:03 AM »

it could mean your laser is starting to fail. how long have you had the 360? the laser just might need cleaning too, but that would require taking the unit apart which i wouldnt recommend unless you wanted to void the warranty, if it is still within one.

alternately, sometimes turning the unit into its alternate position (if you had it vertical, turn it horizontal; if it was horizontal, turn it vertical) will fix any disc read errors.

Lozo777 · « **Reply #4 on:** November 23, 2010, 12:20:18 PM »

Yeah.. I sorta figured as much. I tried using a lens cleaner cd but it didn't work so I think I'm just going to have to buy a new system..

And I've tried turning it too but it didn't change anything.

Master KChief · « **Reply #5 on:** November 23, 2010, 12:36:59 PM »

well, now would be a great time to buy the 360 slim.

browarod · « **Reply #6 on:** November 23, 2010, 05:42:51 PM »

Quote from: Master KChief on November 23, 2010, 12:36:59 PM

well, now would be a great time to buy the 360 slim.

I concur. My old 360 finally kicked the bucket and I just upgraded to a slim rather than paying to get it fixed. Bigger hard drive, dedicated port for the Kinect (if I ever get one), HDMI port; best gaming decision I ever made.

YourMathTeacher · « **Reply #7 on:** November 23, 2010, 05:58:11 PM »

Quote from: browarod on November 23, 2010, 05:42:51 PM

... best gaming decision I ever made.

Mine was buying a Wii.

Master_Chi · « **Reply #8 on:** November 23, 2010, 06:11:46 PM »

Quote from: YourMathTeacher on November 23, 2010, 05:58:11 PM

Quote from: browarod on November 23, 2010, 05:42:51 PM
... best gaming decision I ever made.

Mine was buying a Wii.

May I ask what you are smoking?

YourMathTeacher · « **Reply #9 on:** November 23, 2010, 06:23:15 PM »

Quote from: Master_Chi on November 23, 2010, 06:11:46 PM

May I ask what you are smoking?

Duh. Turkey.

I'm using the Mesquite chips.

Master_Chi · « **Reply #10 on:** November 23, 2010, 06:24:31 PM »

Wii<PS3<360

YourMathTeacher · « **Reply #11 on:** November 23, 2010, 06:27:02 PM »

Quote from: Master_Chi on November 23, 2010, 06:24:31 PM

Wii<PS3<360

I agree that the Wii should be first on everyone's list.

Lozo777 · « **Reply #12 on:** November 23, 2010, 06:40:20 PM »

Quote from: Master KChief on November 23, 2010, 12:36:59 PM

well, now would be a great time to buy the 360 slim.

I agree! That's what I was thinkin!

Quote from: YourMathTeacher on November 23, 2010, 06:27:02 PM

Quote from: Master_Chi on November 23, 2010, 06:24:31 PM

Wii<PS3<360

I agree that the Wii should be first on everyone's list.

Lolololol. Witty.

Master KChief · « **Reply #13 on:** November 23, 2010, 07:07:06 PM »

what you can do since your hands are pretty much tied in terms of getting it fixed reasonably or entertaining the possibility of anyone buying it (gamestop wont buy it of course, and im doubtful used videogame stores will either), is sell the 360 on ebay in its current state. even though it has a disc read error, there are people out there that will still pay for it since they can usually fix it themselves (thus getting a good bargain) or use it for parts. a quick search yielded a couple 360's that have ended recently going for about in the $40-$50 range, so i consider any return on a broken item and applied to a newer item a good thing. might be your only option to look into.

Lozo777 · « **Reply #14 on:** November 23, 2010, 07:12:27 PM »

Quote from: Master KChief on November 23, 2010, 07:07:06 PM

what you can do since your hands are pretty much tied in terms of getting it fixed reasonably or entertaining the possibility of anyone buying it (gamestop wont buy it of course, and im doubtful used videogame stores will either), is sell the 360 on ebay in its current state. even though it has a disc read error, there are people out there that will still pay for it since they can usually fix it themselves (thus getting a good bargain) or use it for parts. a quick search yielded a couple 360's that have ended recently going for about in the $40-$50 range, so i consider any return on a broken item and applied to a newer item a good thing. might be your only option to look into.

That's EXACTLY what I was thinking.

Master_Chi · « **Reply #15 on:** December 01, 2010, 11:24:25 AM »

Quote from: YourMathTeacher on November 23, 2010, 06:27:02 PM

Quote from: Master_Chi on November 23, 2010, 06:24:31 PM

Wii<PS3<360

I agree that the Wii should be first on everyone's list.

I saved the best for last.

Cousin It · « **Reply #16 on:** December 02, 2010, 12:21:03 AM »

Just another reason why I'm Sony through-and-through.

The Thing · « **Reply #17 on:** December 02, 2010, 01:10:46 AM »

The new slim models aren't compatible with the older model hard drives, right? I knew with the older models when a friend of mine had his 360 kick the bucket, he just went out and got an arcade model and just used his old hard drive on the arcade. At least I think that's what he did... but I suppose that really isn't helpful since they've come out with the slim models and I'm sure they use a different sized hard drive and such. I wish you luck on selling the broken model if that's what you end up dong though. That definitely would be better than nothing.

Lozo777 · « **Reply #18 on:** December 02, 2010, 01:43:04 AM »

I'm just gonna end up repairing it. I don't have a ton of money so I can't really buy a new one..

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