Of all the tutorials I've seen, you're the only one who mentioned that the laser guide bars needed to be even, which was my problem after I replaced my laser. Thanks!
you can't begin to understand the happiness this fix brought to my household. All games were taking 45 mins or more of opening and closing the tray to work. Now every game works every time. Thanks so much!
I have an older drive that is a 14xx. I adjusted the two screws that you pointed out but also had to adjust a third screw that was only on the left rail. The rail not only had a different gap but was pushed up so it was clearly not aligned. This fixed the mechanical aspect but it still could not read. No doubt the multimeter is the key. I actually have a old VU one but it still worked. It registered a 5! That's like braille to a bush wookie! Adjusted it to 4.5 and it works great. Win!
Wow...great instructions and worked perfect. I had the intermittent unreadable drive error. It became worse with time to the point that I couldn't use the Xbox. I was a hair away of ordering a new disk drive when I saw this video. Thanks so much!
I have the 15XX. This worked to play CD and DVD's thanks for the great info and the help! Saved me from making costly mistakes. Your honesty is much appreciated! You rock!!!!
Thank you so much. I was adjusting the potentiometers to the following settings based on other videos. DVD: 3.5K ohms, CD:1.2K- 1.8K ohms. That is for the BenQ and Lite-On drives that use the HOP 14xx/141x lasers. Even though your drive is a Lite-On 16D5S, it uses the same laser (15xx) as a Hitachi DL10N on the Xbox 360 S. It consistently reads my games. I had bought a whole core assembly that has the spindle & worm gear motors, and the laser assembly with all ribbon cables attached. It still needed to be adjusted. Out of the box, the new laser was at DVD: 2.99K ohms and the CD: 1.67K ohms
this actually worked, and it worked well so far, just went out and bought a pre-owned forza 4 got it home and it wouldn't play, along with having issues with other games and the unrecognizable disk error intermittently, ultimatly had to google the hell of it and got here and boom my issue was fixed after a little dicking around with the 2 screws on the laser, unfortuantly i didnt have a multimeter, so i just adjusted it back and forth minimal amounts, but all is good now thanks a tonne man.
The settings you showed worked great the only other thing I had to do was adjust the two screws at the end of the laser rods now plays every game, thanks a lot...
Really informative video. The only suggestion I would make is that you consider wearing a grounding strap and try to do the repair on something other than carpet; ESD is a good way to fry any board.
The two points to touch, if you look at the screws there connected to the board by 3 points two on one side and one on other , you touch the two that are on the same side
Your video was very helpfull. My xbox has been broke for a while and your video helped me to understand what to do. Thank you from Lafayette, Louisiana
Hi, So i'm probably a bit late on this and i've not read all the comments but I do know that the cure is to replace the WORM MOTOR that drives the laser up and down the rails. I've been plageued with this issue for nearly 2 years and recently found the issue. The tell tail sign is when removing the laser to then remove the worm motor is to wiggle the drive thread, if it wobbles and grinds there is your issue, also compare it to a replacement worm motor
@HOSTILExTARGET where did you get your readings from../ mine is a 14xx? and did you know that on the dials there is a sumber..? for my c is says 3 and for d is says 4
How do you use the multimeter correctly to get good readings because I bought one and I had no clue how to use it and I don't even think I got accurate readings. How come his is clamped to a screw driver? Mine came with to pins at the end of a black and red wire.
Having the laser set that low, the laser makes a right noise when there new you can have them set alot higher without the noise and still works just as good
i got readings from my RROD xbox the readings were (when looking from the back of the drive to the front) 3.84k ohm for the left side one and 0.758k ohm from the right and the laser is a 141x i put these into my goodwill bought xbox that was not reading disks with a 14xx laser and it works perfectly now.
I believe I have a 15XX (It shows 15XX next to a data matrix code underneath the laser) but I'm getting values of 2.67k and 2.89k respectively for the DVD and CD pots. This xbox has never before been opened... do those values sound too low?
My dear Ex-XBOX (R.I.P.) used to read most of the clean games but I just wanted that Metal Gear Solid V: TPP game which I had missed. Also, RE Revelations 2 was barely readable. So I dunno why I couldn't forget about those games it wouldn't read. Now here I am, punished for my beyond average curiosity; sitting with my broken laser staring at the wall instead of the TV screen.
And for anyone without a multimeter, I didn't use one, but be VERY CAREFUL. 16th turns and test. An I'm double checking with a meter tonight when I can get one.
I thought ive fixed mine. after following these steps ive inserted a disc then BAAAANGG! it worked! but after a minute when im about to choose from the dvd menu (movie) xbox will say attempting to read media. then suddenly it went out to the dashboard. so ill repeat from the first step: ill turn back to screw to where it was originally positioned; ill repeat this steps again then the disc will work "again" BAAANGG AGAIN! but not for long it will only play the disc for a minute or two it will stop then will be back to the dashboard what can I do ? any comments or suggestions will help a lot thanks
I tried 4.5 and also lower and higher than that and it kept on doing the same thing. I am starting to think that it is not the laser but something else.
Is this repair only for drives that won't any type of disc? Or ones that won't game discs? The reason I ask is, my Xbox 360e will play CD's and movies fine but it won't read game discs.
If you have an Xbox360 slim I can help read Note: do not try this if you suck at tools or get lazy fast Things you will need: blow dryer, screwdrivers, and earwax cotton, colone Look up on TH-cam how to take apart your Xbox apart make sure you know what your doing After you took apart the disk where you see the lazer scanner that reads the disk tray clean it with Colone and make sure you place our Xbox sideways so you won't have the problem again.. I never took out a game counsle before and it worked best $20 on an Xbox I ever spent
I see you have your black lead alligator clipped to a screwdriver. The added resistance of the screwdriver you are using will cause the reading of your ohmmeter to be inaccurate. I would advise against using anything in addition to the leads that come with your ohmmeter, as the ohmmeter is set to factor the resistance in the wire of the leads into the reading. Adding anything to that will throw the reading off.
Hoffyedits: idk, my gta 5 works well, I just open and close it about 5 times and it reads. But my bo2 wont work after 30 or more opens and closes. Idk what to do. My friens gave me his extra disk drive, but im worried to try it out. Should I? P.s: hoffy edit asked if this will resolve the issue if only one game wont work.
Step 1 unplug xbox Step 2 grab hammer Step 3 hit 3-7 times on top Step 5 grab peanutbutter Step 6 open tray Step 7 spread pb on tray Step 8 put disc in Step 9 close tray Step 10 buy a new xbox
i got my xbox to read disks again with the mulitmeter but why wont it play newer games like black ops 2 please help me out if you or any one knows what to do ??????????????
I played Black ops 2, and then changed game. OPEN TRAY error.. I found out, that my Blobs 2 dics was broken and broke the laser. So thanks to Gamestop, for selling me busted game
Maybe it's not your xbox Mayne it's your disk check for scratches on the disc if there is I suggest getting a new disk , but if you see smuges etc i suggest cleaning it with a cloth hope it worked
Thank You So Much! I was so fucking aggravated..... None of the steps works... Untill the last step... Then FINALLY! It fucking worked.... Thank you again! YAY!!!
Don't want to say anything about the maker of this video don't mind it but my aunt is rich so she bought me a Xbox , I don't know what's the problem so first I will ask her to bye me an new GTA 5 disc if the disc is perfect and it works I will continue playing if not i will ask her to buy a new Xbox 360
ghostsnipa420 Well most ghetto dwellers that say all words ending in "er" with an "a" instead and put 420 on anything it'll stick to are most likely potheads, duh! Or do you use 420 solely hoping it makes you look cool. By the way, I'm from the northern hillbilly state of Ohio so I guess you're right.
Ok so burn out is an insult in Merica I guess. in Canada its just what happens when you don't got enough weed :D. Im actually native and we like to use "a" instead of "er" sometimes just because were cool like that. you white people need to loosen up. We all know hillbillies are prone to killing themselves but there no need to call me a burnout nigga. That's just racist. =D
melissasrage well I am so sorry you're another ignorant white person who thinks they know it all. I am probably more awake then u about the world. you are probably right in there with all the materialistic celebrity worshippers. see just because I like to use a instead of er doesn't make me any more ignorant than u does it. u sand there calling me a sheep when 1 comment ago u said I was a ghetto dweller pothead. first of all weed is 100% good 4 u. second of all we ghetto dwellers are people 2. and last point im none of those things u called me in your last comment so why don't u try working on not being so ignorant and maybe learn how to take a joke ya banjo playing yodeling cow shit smelling hillbilly :DDDDDDDDDD
Of all the tutorials I've seen, you're the only one who mentioned that the laser guide bars needed to be even, which was my problem after I replaced my laser. Thanks!
you can't begin to understand the happiness this fix brought to my household. All games were taking 45 mins or more of opening and closing the tray to work. Now every game works every time. Thanks so much!
I have an older drive that is a 14xx. I adjusted the two screws that you pointed out but also had to adjust a third screw that was only on the left rail. The rail not only had a different gap but was pushed up so it was clearly not aligned. This fixed the mechanical aspect but it still could not read. No doubt the multimeter is the key. I actually have a old VU one but it still worked. It registered a 5! That's like braille to a bush wookie! Adjusted it to 4.5 and it works great. Win!
Wow...great instructions and worked perfect. I had the intermittent unreadable drive error. It became worse with time to the point that I couldn't use the Xbox. I was a hair away of ordering a new disk drive when I saw this video. Thanks so much!
I have the 15XX. This worked to play CD and DVD's thanks for the great info and the help! Saved me from making costly mistakes. Your honesty is much appreciated! You rock!!!!
Thank you so much. I was adjusting the potentiometers to the following settings based on other videos. DVD: 3.5K ohms, CD:1.2K- 1.8K ohms.
That is for the BenQ and Lite-On drives that use the HOP 14xx/141x lasers. Even though your drive is a Lite-On 16D5S, it uses the same laser (15xx) as a Hitachi DL10N on the Xbox 360 S.
It consistently reads my games. I had bought a whole core assembly that has the spindle & worm gear motors, and the laser assembly with all ribbon cables attached. It still needed to be adjusted.
Out of the box, the new laser was at DVD: 2.99K ohms and the CD: 1.67K ohms
this actually worked, and it worked well so far, just went out and bought a pre-owned forza 4 got it home and it wouldn't play, along with having issues with other games and the unrecognizable disk error intermittently, ultimatly had to google the hell of it and got here and boom my issue was fixed after a little dicking around with the 2 screws on the laser, unfortuantly i didnt have a multimeter, so i just adjusted it back and forth minimal amounts, but all is good now thanks a tonne man.
The settings you showed worked great the only other thing I had to do was adjust the two screws at the end of the laser rods now plays every game, thanks a lot...
Really informative video. The only suggestion I would make is that you consider wearing a grounding strap and try to do the repair on something other than carpet; ESD is a good way to fry any board.
The two points to touch, if you look at the screws there connected to the board by 3 points two on one side and one on other , you touch the two that are on the same side
the "XX" on the 15XX represents different model drives it is compatible with. The "XX" can be replaced with a variety of different numbers.
Your video was very helpfull. My xbox has been broke for a while and your video helped me to understand what to do. Thank you from Lafayette, Louisiana
Worked on my 15xx drive, bth reading were really low. Couple tiny turns and it wasback in business. Thanks for the video!
Hi,
So i'm probably a bit late on this and i've not read all the comments but I do know that the cure is to replace the WORM MOTOR that drives the laser up and down the rails. I've been plageued with this issue for nearly 2 years and recently found the issue. The tell tail sign is when removing the laser to then remove the worm motor is to wiggle the drive thread, if it wobbles and grinds there is your issue, also compare it to a replacement worm motor
@HOSTILExTARGET where did you get your readings from../ mine is a 14xx?
and did you know that on the dials there is a sumber..? for my c is says 3 and for d is says 4
How do you use the multimeter correctly to get good readings because I bought one and I had no clue how to use it and I don't even think I got accurate readings. How come his is clamped to a screw driver? Mine came with to pins at the end of a black and red wire.
Having the laser set that low, the laser makes a right noise when there new you can have them set alot higher without the noise and still works just as good
will this work with the older elite? and if so are the kohms on the laser different?
Hi, where did you get the information about the ohms?, i heard that for the xbox slim, the values should be arround 1.9
Same I just twisted the screw to the right and it worked. Thanks a ton ....
Thanks for the how-to! Liked the vid, you stayed on point, most dont.
i got readings from my RROD xbox the readings were (when looking from the back of the drive to the front) 3.84k ohm for the left side one and 0.758k ohm from the right and the laser is a 141x i put these into my goodwill bought xbox that was not reading disks with a 14xx laser and it works perfectly now.
i have a second question for you.....are all laser standard in size fitting?
I believe I have a 15XX (It shows 15XX next to a data matrix code underneath the laser) but I'm getting values of 2.67k and 2.89k respectively for the DVD and CD pots. This xbox has never before been opened... do those values sound too low?
Hey good vid
I did all this and it fixed it
got it the first time vid helped out mass
Thanks alot bro
My dear Ex-XBOX (R.I.P.) used to read most of the clean games but I just wanted that Metal Gear Solid V: TPP game which I had missed. Also, RE Revelations 2 was barely readable. So I dunno why I couldn't forget about those games it wouldn't read. Now here I am, punished for my beyond average curiosity; sitting with my broken laser staring at the wall instead of the TV screen.
And for anyone without a multimeter, I didn't use one, but be VERY CAREFUL. 16th turns and test. An I'm double checking with a meter tonight when I can get one.
The "XX" on the laser is generic meaning it represents a multitude of different drives. Just substitute the "XX" for whatever drive you are using.
can it be any type of multimeter?
Mine was at 2.3 so I put it to 2.8 cause it wouldn't read at all at 4.5 and it works perfectly thanks man :)
I have a 299 Xbox 360 does it matter what laser I get?
I thought ive fixed mine. after following these steps ive inserted a disc then BAAAANGG! it worked! but after a minute when im about to choose from the dvd menu (movie) xbox will say attempting to read media. then suddenly it went out to the dashboard. so ill repeat from the first step: ill turn back to screw to where it was originally positioned; ill repeat this steps again then the disc will work "again" BAAANGG AGAIN! but not for long it will only play the disc for a minute or two it will stop then will be back to the dashboard what can I do ? any comments or suggestions will help a lot thanks
what size screwdriver? i cant find one to fit
Worked great with my Xbox 360 my laser was a 14xx tho but it worked at C 3.8/D 4.5 It only took about 15-20 minutes for me.
I tried 4.5 and also lower and higher than that and it kept on doing the same thing. I am starting to think that it is not the laser but something else.
whats the ohm setting for a 14xx?
I just adjusting my screws and I put a disc in n it workd first time , but now its making crazy noises , any suggestions???
you were right all my discs read perfectly now thanks man
Can you use the laser from a 360 arcade on a slim?
Is this repair only for drives that won't any type of disc? Or ones that won't game discs? The reason I ask is, my Xbox 360e will play CD's and movies fine but it won't read game discs.
GuitarGuys7299 Mine does the same
Also, can you show in better detail the contacts that you are using the Volt Ohm Meter leads on?
GuitarGuys7299
This worked great! I only had to slightly lower the numbers that you gave. Thanks for the video upload... will enjoy my WORKING XBOX :D
If you have an Xbox360 slim I can help read
Note: do not try this if you suck at tools or get lazy fast
Things you will need: blow dryer, screwdrivers, and earwax cotton, colone
Look up on TH-cam how to take apart your Xbox apart make sure you know what your doing
After you took apart the disk where you see the lazer scanner that reads the disk tray clean it with Colone and make sure you place our Xbox sideways so you won't have the problem again..
I never took out a game counsle before and it worked best $20 on an Xbox I ever spent
"Get lazy fast" LOL
does a 15xx laser work for xbox 360 pro 2008 model
I see you have your black lead alligator clipped to a screwdriver. The added resistance of the screwdriver you are using will cause the reading of your ohmmeter to be inaccurate. I would advise against using anything in addition to the leads that come with your ohmmeter, as the ohmmeter is set to factor the resistance in the wire of the leads into the reading. Adding anything to that will throw the reading off.
I wish I knew I would need an Ohm meter before I started unplugging stuff. That's where this video got too technical for me.
does this work with a 14xx laser? thnks for the vid
This worked my xbox loads my games 1st time now even my badly scratch black ops :o. great video
shannon doherty beautiful Queen
Hoffyedits: idk, my gta 5 works well, I just open and close it about 5 times and it reads. But my bo2 wont work after 30 or more opens and closes. Idk what to do. My friens gave me his extra disk drive, but im worried to try it out. Should I? P.s: hoffy edit asked if this will resolve the issue if only one game wont work.
Step 1 unplug xbox
Step 2 grab hammer
Step 3 hit 3-7 times on top
Step 5 grab peanutbutter
Step 6 open tray
Step 7 spread pb on tray
Step 8 put disc in
Step 9 close tray
Step 10 buy a new xbox
I'm pretty sure the PB will hinder your game disc from spinning, other than that, it sounds pretty good : )
Well since the xbox is unplugged it should be fine (:
melissasrage
Well since the xbox is unplugged it should be fine (:
Hahaha not funny
The Unknown What dad? :/
Ok I need some help! When I open the console my drive has a cover on the top. I’m trying to open it and it won’t come undone. Help!!!!
4 screws on the bottom..then pry open...then slide off
I can't get the big ribbon back in
i got my xbox to read disks again with the mulitmeter but why wont it play newer games like black ops 2 please help me out if you or any one knows what to do ??????????????
ok so I followed the steps and it still said open tray the problem occured after I fixed my tray, which was stuck
the sound means your rails and worm gear are dry so lubricate
"If you take the screw out, you are screwed" haha..
How much does a new lazer cost?
about $9
oh thanks
I played Black ops 2, and then changed game. OPEN TRAY error.. I found out, that my Blobs 2 dics was broken and broke the laser. So thanks to Gamestop, for selling me busted game
ammattilainen90 i swear thats the last game i played before mine was busted
Please help me my laser its a 5xx R and it would not read
Andrew Anderson same as me .. by the way did you solve the problem?
Anyone who still got a X360
You can install all your disc games to harddrive to save the dvd lasers life
Your welcome
worked in my liteon, ty man
I have a 14XX the same setting for the 15XX works!
where are u touching? I cant see it :/
It says never work on it until you unplug everything attached including the power source lol
how to maks homs as you
Could u help me out? I could send a video explained it.
I have a 14xx
where are u touching
You are a genius! This worked! Thank you!!!! :D
can any one help after i openned up my xbox 360 slim THe video is not working anymore
yeahh
***** dude stfu
looks like im screwed because my screw fell out
Thank you friend for making that easy to understand!
The only game I can't play is Minecraft, any simpler solution?
My friend also has a problem with opening Minecraft :/
Maybe it's not your xbox Mayne it's your disk check for scratches on the disc if there is I suggest getting a new disk , but if you see smuges etc i suggest cleaning it with a cloth
hope it worked
brian kelly nothing...
Great vid
Thank u so much my xbox is reading my games again
Thank you this actually worked
I would do this if I didn't think I'd mess it up
A lot easier to get it fixed by a professional
he did it am i right?:P
it's a shame we got to do all this shit with this system. 720 gotta be better
720?
The two points you touch...
Help I got my eyeball stuck in the dvd drive lol
I love u man, u are a real lifesaver
Thank You So Much! I was so fucking aggravated..... None of the steps works... Untill the last step... Then FINALLY! It fucking worked.... Thank you again! YAY!!!
You don't want to know what step 5 is
25 bucks online for a WHOLE new factory replacement drive. Might be the way to go.
James Blair I swapped mine out on my Xbox no problem no switching anything just swapped it out
+Tech head101 you only have to go to licensing in menu and transfer license
you should unplug it before fooling around in tide of it.
Don't want to say anything about the maker of this video don't mind it but my aunt is rich so she bought me a Xbox , I don't know what's the problem so first I will ask her to bye me an new GTA 5 disc if the disc is perfect and it works I will continue playing if not i will ask her to buy a new Xbox 360
Righteous Bro !
Awesome video man it saved me!
ikr me too
Vodkas jam
thanks
I been like this for 3 months
cool
FUCK YES! THANK YOU!
thanjs it worked
get a new tv
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Booooooooooooooooo
This is not awesome sauce got me anymore, time to throw my xbox at a MOVING TRAIN!!!!!!!!! By the way, happy 2015!!
so u ripped your front panel off and u almost electrocuted yourself. pretty good video on how not to be a hillbilly
So instead you chose to be a burnout nigga, huh ghostsnipa?
how am I a burnout u hillbilly :D
ghostsnipa420
Well most ghetto dwellers that say all words ending in "er" with an "a" instead and put 420 on anything it'll stick to are most likely potheads, duh! Or do you use 420 solely hoping it makes you look cool. By the way, I'm from the northern hillbilly state of Ohio so I guess you're right.
Ok so burn out is an insult in Merica I guess. in Canada its just what happens when you don't got enough weed :D. Im actually native and we like to use "a" instead of "er" sometimes just because were cool like that. you white people need to loosen up. We all know hillbillies are prone to killing themselves but there no need to call me a burnout nigga. That's just racist. =D
melissasrage well I am so sorry you're another ignorant white person who thinks they know it all. I am probably more awake then u about the world. you are probably right in there with all the materialistic celebrity worshippers. see just because I like to use a instead of er doesn't make me any more ignorant than u does it. u sand there calling me a sheep when 1 comment ago u said I was a ghetto dweller pothead. first of all weed is 100% good 4 u. second of all we ghetto dwellers are people 2. and last point im none of those things u called me in your last comment so why don't u try working on not being so ignorant and maybe learn how to take a joke ya banjo playing yodeling cow shit smelling hillbilly :DDDDDDDDDD
Several thousands of videos? WHY? Just buy something jesus!!!!!!!!!!!