xbox dvd drive problem

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dragon
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xbox dvd drive problem

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I have an xbox oringal but the dvd drive wont read disks well some times it works but most times it doesn't. Does anyone know how to adjust the laser or is it an other problem?
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WhatULive4
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Post by WhatULive4 »

Have you tried cleaning it? Maybe some dust, oils from your skin or something else is causing read problems.
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Post by dragon »

yea tried that.
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Post by timmeh87 »

Well try turning up the laser. Visit the xbox-scene site for pictures.

That usually works. Otherwise buy a new drive on eBay.
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Post by dragonball345 »

no buy a new xbox since the drive will go for the same price man.
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Post by oversize »

You can hack a PC drive to work on the XBOX I think.
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