XBOX 360 "Unable To Read Disc" Error Help Needed - #1 Car Club In Kitchener - Waterloo - Cambridge

**crxforum** · 01-26-2008, 09:54 PM

Im having problems with my XBOX 360. I was playing Halo 3 today for a little while, like 30min or so, and then turned it off to make something to eat and watch TV. I came back to turn it on and it said "Unable to read disc". Confused because I just played it a little bit ago I removed the disc and cleaned it and put it back in. Same problem.

I put in Forza 2, Evan Almighty, Need For Speed Pro Street and Assassin's Creed and all of them came up as "Unable to read disc" this is very frusterating becuase its not even making the sounds like its trying to read the disc. It just powers on, makes no noises other than the fan and thats it.

I read online that it might be from it being standing up and dust sitting weird in there so I cleaned it out with air and set it on its side and it still has the same problem. There are no red rings or anything like that, I can sign in and do everything else fine, but I am unable to play any games.

If anyone knows what the problem is or has any sugestions I would appriciate it. This is a fairly new unit, about 8 months old and its really frusterating.

Thanks
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**nicksrado** · 01-26-2008, 10:10 PM

i've had the same problem but usually taking the disc out and wiping it off usually helps

**crxforum** · 01-26-2008, 10:19 PM

No its way beyond that. The DVD ROM isnt even spooling up and reading discs. Looks like I need someone to replace the DVD ROM for me.

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**EG_SINZ** · 01-26-2008, 11:48 PM

that sucks i just got the 3 red lights yesterday LOL

**crxforum** · 01-27-2008, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EG_SINZ

that sucks i just got the 3 red lights yesterday LOL

You can do the towel trick on that though and solve the problem.

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**blkrx7** · 01-27-2008, 08:39 AM

Whenever you talk about fixing electronics with a towel, at least called it "solve" and not solve.

Paul

**Kace** · 01-27-2008, 01:28 PM

Mike, it's a common problem just like the RROD syndrome.

Microsoft recognizes it and will recplace it under warrenty.

**Don Kael** · 01-27-2008, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kace

Mike, it's a common problem just like the RROD syndrome.

Microsoft recognizes it and will recplace it under warrenty.

Bingo. They'll ship you a newer 360 with a different chipset.

**AdamCL** · 01-27-2008, 07:09 PM

I always get the, "To play this disc, please put it into an Xbox 360 console" which is weird cuz it clearly is. anyways, i normally restart the console and it works fine...

heres a fun fact

I bought my console beginning of from a guy who bought it a couple months before he sold it to me. my friend JUST bought a new 360 and the MFR date is only 3 months 3 days after mine...

**neonSRT** · 01-28-2008, 02:42 PM

Crix, if he wants someone to replace the drive and it doesn't have to be soldered in, I can do it... Just have him cover my gas, and I'll come to your place.

**crxforum** · 01-28-2008, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neonSRT

Crix, if he wants someone to replace the drive and it doesn't have to be soldered in, I can do it... Just have him cover my gas, and I'll come to your place.

Its beyond a simple replacement. I can do it if that was the case, but the DVD ROM has to be flashed to match the code on the XBOX. Each 360 is unique and if you do it wrong it will brick the DVD ROM.

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**neonSRT** · 01-28-2008, 11:31 PM

I still suggest trying an external USB DVD ROM then

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**Layzie_bone** · 01-31-2008, 02:16 PM

Im glad i don't have a shitbox

**CivNick** · 01-31-2008, 11:52 PM

^ps3 like me?

**AdamCL** · 02-03-2008, 02:13 PM

*knock on wood*

MFR date of 2006 and I haven't had a problem that has required more then a restart...

01-26-2008, 09:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
crxforum VM Administrator Posts: 3,338 Location: Kitchener Join Date: Feb 2005 Ride: 1990 Honda CR-X SiR Fav Mod: Ninterior Class: Street	XBOX 360 "Unable To Read Disc" Error Help Needed Im having problems with my XBOX 360. I was playing Halo 3 today for a little while, like 30min or so, and then turned it off to make something to eat and watch TV. I came back to turn it on and it said "Unable to read disc". Confused because I just played it a little bit ago I removed the disc and cleaned it and put it back in. Same problem. I put in Forza 2, Evan Almighty, Need For Speed Pro Street and Assassin's Creed and all of them came up as "Unable to read disc" this is very frusterating becuase its not even making the sounds like its trying to read the disc. It just powers on, makes no noises other than the fan and thats it. I read online that it might be from it being standing up and dust sitting weird in there so I cleaned it out with air and set it on its side and it still has the same problem. There are no red rings or anything like that, I can sign in and do everything else fine, but I am unable to play any games. If anyone knows what the problem is or has any sugestions I would appriciate it. This is a fairly new unit, about 8 months old and its really frusterating. Thanks CRX Forum ------------------ Honda CR-X If you need it I can get it.

01-26-2008, 10:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
crxforum VM Administrator Posts: 3,338 Location: Kitchener Join Date: Feb 2005 Ride: 1990 Honda CR-X SiR Fav Mod: Ninterior Class: Street	No its way beyond that. The DVD ROM isnt even spooling up and reading discs. Looks like I need someone to replace the DVD ROM for me. CRX Forum ------------------ Honda CR-X If you need it I can get it.

01-27-2008, 01:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
Kace VM Member Posts: 18,785 Location: Kitchener Join Date: Nov 2003 Ride: 2002 Honda S2000 Fav Mod: Ian Law Track School Class:	Mike, it's a common problem just like the RROD syndrome. Microsoft recognizes it and will recplace it under warrenty. ------------------ Mike R. 2002 Honda S2000 2004 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer Edition 1998 Dodge Durango SLT - For sale

01-27-2008, 07:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
AdamCL VM Member Posts: 5,400 Location: Kitchener Join Date: Apr 2005 Ride: 2002 Dodge Intrepid ES Fav Mod: Class: Street	I always get the, "To play this disc, please put it into an Xbox 360 console" which is weird cuz it clearly is. anyways, i normally restart the console and it works fine... heres a fun fact I bought my console beginning of from a guy who bought it a couple months before he sold it to me. my friend JUST bought a new 360 and the MFR date is only 3 months 3 days after mine... ------------------ 1997 Volkswagen Golf CL - SOLD 1994 Volkswagen Jetta GL Turbo Diesel - RIP I have 3.5 Litres at my disposal, I'd like to use them all!

01-28-2008, 02:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
neonSRT VM Moderator Posts: 12,178 Location: Guelph Join Date: Nov 2003 Ride: 91 VW GTI Fav Mod: Azenis RT615's Class: Street	Crix, if he wants someone to replace the drive and it doesn't have to be soldered in, I can do it... Just have him cover my gas, and I'll come to your place. ------------------ Roses are #FF0000 Violets are #0000FF All my base are belong to you.

01-26-2008, 10:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
nicksrado VM Member Posts: 36 Join Date: May 2005 Ride: 98 silverado Fav Mod: Class:	i've had the same problem but usually taking the disc out and wiping it off usually helps

01-26-2008, 11:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
EG_SINZ VM Member Posts: 320 Join Date: Dec 2004 Ride: 92 honda dx Fav Mod: Class:	that sucks i just got the 3 red lights yesterday LOL

01-27-2008, 08:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
blkrx7 VM Member Posts: 905 Location: K-Town Join Date: Mar 2004 Ride: 1992 Powerwheels Fav Mod: Class:	Whenever you talk about fixing electronics with a towel, at least called it "solve" and not solve. Paul

01-28-2008, 11:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
neonSRT VM Moderator Posts: 12,178 Location: Guelph Join Date: Nov 2003 Ride: 91 VW GTI Fav Mod: Azenis RT615's Class: Street	I still suggest trying an external USB DVD ROM then . ------------------ Roses are #FF0000 Violets are #0000FF All my base are belong to you.

01-31-2008, 02:16 PM	#13 (permalink)
Layzie_bone VM Member Posts: 903 Location: Dirty south Join Date: Jul 2004 Ride: Monkey Fav Mod: Banana balls Class: Street	Im glad i don't have a shitbox ------------------ you all suck

02-03-2008, 02:13 PM	#15 (permalink)
AdamCL VM Member Posts: 5,400 Location: Kitchener Join Date: Apr 2005 Ride: 2002 Dodge Intrepid ES Fav Mod: Class: Street	knock on wood MFR date of 2006 and I haven't had a problem that has required more then a restart... ------------------ 1997 Volkswagen Golf CL - SOLD 1994 Volkswagen Jetta GL Turbo Diesel - RIP I have 3.5 Litres at my disposal, I'd like to use them all!

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