How to troubleshoot and fix a Xbox 360 DVD drive

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Xbox 360 Hard Drive Replacement

Xbox 360 Bottom Vent Replacement

Xbox 360 Faceplate Replacement

Xbox 360 Top Vent Replacement

Xbox 360 Lower Case Replacement

Xbox 360 Eject Button Replacement

Xbox 360 Upper Case Replacement

Xbox 360 Optical Drive Replacement

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As many of you may already know, the DVD drive is matched or "locked" to the motherboard. Put simply, it is not intended to be a "pop-out/pop-in" repair.

This repair involves purchasing a new drive  (after verifying which model you have), and repairing the components that have failed

In most cases that I've seen, its either the ejection assembly or the laser assembly - both which can be done in a fairly reasonable amount of time, and the laser replacement requires no soldering (removing entire slide assembly)

I will be posting images of a drive teardown (Philips), and parts identification

Component Level Diagnosis

Common Symptoms and failed parts identification:

SYMPTOM: Slow/No-load but drive is audible

CAUSE: Dirty/damaged laser assembly

RECOMMENDED REPAIRS: Run a DVD cleaning disc in the console; if this doesn't cure or improve the problem ,then replace the laser assembly

SYMPTOM: Fails to eject/slow eject

CAUSE: Dirty ejection mechanism; weak eject motor; streched ejection motor belt

REPAIR: Clean ejection mechanism with compressed air and lubricate with white lithium grease; replace motor and belt if no improvement

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