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How do I open my Xbox 360 disc tray without power?

How do I open my Xbox 360 disc tray without power?

Insert a large paper clip into the eject button hole and push it in about an inch and a half. This should cause the tray to open a bit, and your can open the tray fully with your hands. Ensure the disc in the system isn’t sticky or gooey, causing the tray to jam.

How do you open Xbox 360 controller tray?

Connect the Xbox 360 controller that you want to use to the Xbox 360 and turn on the Xbox 360. Scroll to the “My Xbox” option on the Xbox 360’s main menu. Press the “A” button. This will immediately open the Xbox 360 disc drive.

How do you manually open disc tray?

Straighten the paper clip and insert it into the manual release hole until resistance is felt. Press in gently on the paper clip until the tray is released. Releasing the lock will allow the tray to open a small distance. Remove the paper clip and gently pull out the drawer until the disc is accessible.

How do I fix my Xbox 360 disc tray not reading?

  1. Turn off the Xbox 360 console.
  2. Remove any USB flash drives attached to the console.
  3. Turn on the console.
  4. Try to play the game disc.
  5. If your console can read the disc without the USB flash drive connected, use a different USB flash drive. To learn more, see Xbox 360 USB flash drive FAQ.

How do you fix an Xbox 360 tray that won’t open?

If the disc drive is still stuck closed, insert the paper clip into the adjacent hole (to the right) and push again. If you’re successful, the disc tray will pop out slightly. Plug the power cord into the back of the console. Press the eject button to open and close the disc drive.

Why does my Xbox 360 keep saying open tray?

The Open Tray error on Xbox 360 is definitely one of the most troublesome errors you can encounter on your console as its cause is usually related to hardware, rather than software issues, meaning you sometimes really need to have someone to look at it or you need to perform some maintenance carefully.

How do I fix my Xbox 360 disc tray that won’t open?

How do I force eject a disc?

To eject the tray within the Operating System, follow these steps:

  1. Press the Windows key + E to open Windows Explorer or File Explorer.
  2. Click on Computer or My PC on the left pane of the window.
  3. Right-click on the CD/DVD/Blu-ray drive icon and select Eject.

Why is my Xbox 360 disc tray not closing?

If your disc drive tray is stuck and will not open or close, then you have to manually eject the disc. Follow these instructions to remove the faceplate and manually eject the drive. Remove any obstructions, and plug the console back in. If the eject button still doesn’t work, your disc drive may need to be replaced.”

How do you open the disc tray on an Xbox 360?

Inserting a credit card horizontally into the top of the closed disc tray, press the eject button and when the clicking noise occurs bend the credit card back toward the console, applying leverage to force the tray open.

Where can I buy an Xbox 360 slim disk drive?

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Why is my Xbox One disc tray not opening?

The OG that kicked off the seventh generation of video game consoles hasn’t yet kicked the bucket, so if you’re still rocking one of these bad boys and the disc tray is giving you trouble, give one of these options a try. Sometimes the tray just needs a little motivation to open, which you can give it with a simple credit card.

What’s the best way to repair an Xbox 360?

Helping the retro gaming community restore and repair their systems via detailed video tutorials. Hey, I’m Darren from Melbourne Australia. I grew up with video games from the 80s and 90s and love to talk, play and repair retro video games and consoles.