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Xbox 360: Xbox always says open disc tray

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:06:28 -0700

When a game is inserted, the Xbox still says "open tray." I have googled this and found it to be called "open tray error." Is there a way to fix this?

⟐ Commented November 24, 2025 at 13:06 MST

Xbox 360: My xbox 360 would not read my disc!

Tue, 06 May 2025 16:08:55 -0700

Does any one here knows how i could fix my xbox 360.My xbox does not want to read my disc and i do not want to send it to microsoft because i do not have any protection on it so if any one could help please do so thanks

⟐ Commented May 06, 2025 at 16:08 MST

Xbox 360: Why my tray wont stay closed

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:03:55 -0700

I need help. My tray wont stay closed. It closes for like two secs and then opens right back up. Also theres a green blinking light that never stops blinking idk if that has something to do with it.

⟐ Commented October 06, 2025 at 12:03 MST

Xbox 360: Machine turns on, no signal / video output?

Tue, 07 May 2024 12:44:11 -0700

I have an xbox 360 that has never red-ringed and turns on just fine, but refuses to work with any TV I try to plug it into. I have plugged another xbox 360 into the same cables and TV, but when I plug this one in the TV reads "No Signal."

Any thoughts??

⟐ Commented May 07, 2024 at 12:44 MST

Xbox 360: 3 red lights flashing on my xbox 360

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 14:07:15 -0700

My xbox 360 has three flashing red lights and it will not show anything on my tv it says no signal what could be wrong with it please help me

⟐ Commented April 07, 2023 at 14:07 MST

Xbox 360: How do I fix my 360 it says unrecognized disc

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 12:02:24 -0700

everytime i put in a game it says open tray or unrecognized discive cleaned it very well cleaned the lense jus wont work sounds like it wants to but wont

⟐ Commented March 08, 2022 at 12:02 MST

Xbox 360: My XBOX 360 instantly goes to 2 red lights.

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 01:32:04 -0700

My Xbox 360 instantly shows two red lights when I turn it on—almost like it's overheating. Is this the case?

I just repaired the three ring on it, and it showed up green from the start. I put it back together, and now it goes straight to two red lights.

⟐ Answered April 30, 2023 at 1:32 MST

Xbox 360: How do I fix e74 error?

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:05:09 -0700

I have the74 error and I'm not sure how to fix this.

⟐ Comment deleted July 08, 2021 at 8:05 MST

Xbox 360: Red Ring of Death

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 23:17:40 -0700

I just got the red ring of death, anyone know of a way to fix it? Or a place to send it off to fix it? Might i add, it no longer has the three year warranty.

⟐ Commented April 06, 2022 at 23:17 MST

Xbox 360: How to unmod a xbox 360?

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 11:51:16 -0700

I want to get rid of the mod, because i want to play on Xbox Live.

⟐ Commented April 15, 2020 at 11:51 MST

Xbox 360: Replacement Disc Drive won't play games but will play movies

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 01:32:18 -0700

I had a 360 that would only play dvds not games so I replaced the disc drive and it does the same thing what should I do.

⟐ Commented July 28, 2020 at 1:32 MST

Xbox 360: I have a modded 360 but got banned from Xbox Live

Fri, 29 Jun 2018 20:25:27 -0700

I have an Xbox 360, had the mod chip and all, but they found me out through Xbox live and my mod chip got burnt, banned from Xbox Live and now it won't play most original games. I just need to know if it can be fixed or do I need to buy a new 360?

⟐ Commented June 29, 2018 at 20:25 MST

Xbox 360: Optional Media Update without live.

Wed, 14 Feb 2018 13:07:15 -0700

I have a 360 console that was banned due to a ridiculous course of events. The console was never modded, but Microsoft thinks otherwise. This is because my friend who has a modded console put his HDD in my Xbox and it was then banned. Awesome!

My Problem -

I use my xbox to steam movies/music to my TV in my living room. Since i cannot connect to XBL (Xbox Live) I cannot watch movies or play music without downloading the Optional Media Update.

Is there anyway to download this update on my computer and transfer it to the console via CD/DVD/USB?

I have no idea what else to do.

Thanks!

-Varsity

⟐ Answered February 14, 2018 at 13:07 MST

Xbox 360: Freezing issues on start up.

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 19:12:35 -0700

I've been having an issue with my xobx. It could freeze any where between 10 sec.-2 mins. No red ring of death is seen on the front though. I notcied that i can play DVD's with no problem at all; The issue is when the unit picks up processing speed like when you start a game(you can hear it do this)- then it freezes. Any thoughts? does this sound like the red ring of death without the red ring??? help!!!

⟐ Commented December 05, 2018 at 19:12 MST

Xbox 360: My Xbox 360 plays DVDs but not the games.

Sun, 31 Jan 2016 14:51:23 -0700

I have an Xbox 360 elite and I put in a game and it says play DVD. Idk what it's wrong with it I don't believe it's a laser issue because I took it out of a working Xbox. Please help

⟐ Commented January 31, 2016 at 14:51 MST

Xbox 360: Clean lens for xbox 360

Thu, 28 May 2015 09:58:14 -0700

How do I clean Dirty laser lens

⟐ Answered May 28, 2015 at 9:58 MST

Xbox 360: Xbox error codes

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 10:07:53 -0700

Does anyone have a cut-sheet for Xbox 360 Pro or later with error codes, problems, and their solutions? I am new to 360's and am looking for any information available. I am aware of Iprep 101 but have not used it. Any information would be helpful.

Also, I am very experienced with repairing iPods - so I'm happy to share my experience with anyone - just ask.

Thanks,

Kelly

⟐ Answered August 29, 2022 at 10:07 MST

Xbox 360: How do you jtag an xbox 360 ((EASY GUIDE WITH PART LIST))

Mon, 11 May 2015 12:50:24 -0700

do you jtag an xbox 360 ((EASY GUIDE WITH PART LIST))

i carnt find an easy guade and what parts from where

thanks

⟐ Commented May 11, 2015 at 12:50 MST

Xbox 360: Xbox 360 keeps saying Open tray

Sun, 10 Dec 2017 12:35:45 -0700

my xbox keeps on saying open tray and i tried every trick on yo tube still does not play

⟐ Edited December 10, 2017 at 12:35 MST

Xbox 360: will play cd and dvd discs but not game discs

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 06:56:45 -0700

will play cd and dvd discs but not game discs

⟐ Answer edited April 23, 2024 at 6:56 MST