Xbox 360 Won't Play games

[best4less]

I have a 360 that will not play games but comes up and says
this is a xbox 360 game disc please put in your xbox 360
And the same thing for a old xbox game
But It will play a DVD
Has anyone come across this?
Or is just some settings as I can't use the controller, as this is not working also

cheers

[Micksxboxmods]

I have a 360 that will not play games but comes up and says
this is a xbox 360 game disc please put in your xbox 360
And the same thing for a old xbox game
But It will play a DVD
Has anyone come across this?
Or is just some settings as I can't use the controller, as this is not working also

cheers

yes I've seen this before, I rectified for customer by replacing the dvd drive(need to dump drive key and inject into new one)

[best4less]

Micksxboxmods you are always here to help,THANK YOU

I have already swapped dvd drives is this why I am getting that message because of the "dump drive key and eject into a new one"?
Is this something I can do ??

cheers

[best4less]

All fixed I just took the original board out of the DVD and put in the good
One and all good now
But still problem with the controller
What can cause these to fail?
Whats the most common thing to go
Battery,controller or the usb power cable??
Any thoughts

cheers

[Micksxboxmods]

Micksxboxmods you are always here to help,THANK YOU

I have already swapped dvd drives is this why I am getting that message because of the "dump drive key and eject into a new one"?
Is this something I can do ??

cheers

this is why mate! You NEED to insert the old key into the new drive for it to read games, it will read music and dvds only as it is!

Depends on the type of drive and if you are comfortable doing it.

I can do for you, as too can other modders here. Just stick to the well known ones though.

sounds like you need to resync the controller!!!

Cheers
Mick

[best4less]

Micksxboxmods thanks for the advice I will go look up about how to
resync the controller

cheers

[Habs73]

I have the same problem as the original poster/post.

I bought the Xbox used. Everything looked normal at first until I tried to play a game. At which point a white screen comes up with instructions to insert the cd into the drive.

I can however play a dvd movie.

I suspect the dvd drive has been switch but the keys were not flashed to the old one. If this is the case, can someone tell me how to do this and if I need any special hardware/tool and/or software? Also, if I need to flash the old keys in then how would I know what the keys are if I don't know what the keys are? (sorry if that's a dumb question).

Thanks for whatever help anyone can provide.

[Woodstock]

pay someone that does it for a living ... worth everything cent !

[Habs73]

So, it is a code thing? I have no problem paying someone knowledgeable to fix it as long as it is an "expertise" issue. But if it can be fixed by cleaning a component or something basic then I wouldn't mind doing that myself.

At this point in time, it would be nice to know what exactly is the problem before deciding what to do.

Kind of like a car, if the engine is acting funny, I try and make sure I know what exactly it is (whether I can do it myself or require a mechanic). If it does require a mechanic then atleast I the mechanic and I are on the same page.

[Woodstock]

could try replacing the laser on dvd-rom .. personally I would get replacement ...ya need key from old dvd-rom ...to spoof it to new dvdrom ... but if doing laser replacement... no need for keys..spoofing ... just replace laser and install back into x360 and pray it works ..

at guess sounds like the laser is on it way out .. not expert here in x360 stuff ..

[otlo]

where you at mate i am at cessnock near newcastle and can fix your problem for you weather it be replace rom (flashing existing key into new rom) or replace laser for you, just pm me, will help if i can for you regards otlo

[alphredo]

if you havent got the key from the original dvd rom that was in the xbox you are completly boned.

[Habs73]

where you at mate i am at cessnock near newcastle and can fix your problem for you weather it be replace rom (flashing existing key into new rom) or replace laser for you, just pm me, will help if i can for you regards otlo

I live in Moncton, New Brunswick.... I don't think we live anywhere close.

Thanks for the offer. It's appreciated.

[Habs73]

if you havent got the key from the original dvd rom that was in the xbox you are completly boned.

I thought about that..... then I started crying..... hopefully, it's just the laser assembly.

btw just kidding about the crying.

[Min]

************* thanks for the advice I will go look up about how to
resync the controller

cheers

Hate to bring up an old post, but did you get your controller to work? resync.

[Min]

I have the same problem as the original poster/post.

I bought the Xbox used. Everything looked normal at first until I tried to play a game. At which point a white screen comes up with instructions to insert the cd into the drive.

I can however play a dvd movie.

I suspect the dvd drive has been switch but the keys were not flashed to the old one. If this is the case, can someone tell me how to do this and if I need any special hardware/tool and/or software? Also, if I need to flash the old keys in then how would I know what the keys are if I don't know what the keys are? (sorry if that's a dumb question).

Thanks for whatever help anyone can provide.

Has this unit been opened up before? Check to see if the seal looks like its been tampered with. Might still have its original drive in it.

[viper5150]

I have had that message appear on my 360. Not modded in anyway either. It recently suffered from the dreaded 3rrod but restarted the console and it worked fine. Now it continually comes up with a message saying the disc is dirty or damaged, even though the disc is fine.

It still under warranty after being repaired previously, but im waiting until i head back to work before i send it in for repairs.

[xbox360]

it means the laser is ****ed, replace the drive asap or the console will die. unless you have the keys.

[alphredo]

I thought about that..... then I started crying..... hopefully, it's just the laser assembly.

btw just kidding about the crying.

mate i just bought one from ebay with seals intact an e74 error which i opened up and fixed only too find out the dickhead had swapped the drive out with a ****ed one that doesnt have the right key on it.

[poison]

mate i just bought one from ebay with seals intact an e74 error which i opened up and fixed only too find out the dickhead had swapped the drive out with a ****ed one that doesnt have the right key on it.

I hope you paid by paypal and start a dispute about it with the seller through paypal.

otherwise, break his legs. smash his hands for doing this.


Actually this type of violence can not be condoned at all. it will not solve your problem. contact the seller and ask for the original drive or the drive key, if can't give to you, then get refund, if wont refund, then remove his eye balls with a fork, put them in a blender and make him drink it. this can be condoned.

I think some ppl can remove the chip on the mb and extract the key. more expensive than flashing a drive. maybe not worth it with arcade packs under $250 now days