| The Xbox 360's DVD drive is an important | | | | lift off. |
| component of the console, yet can quite easily | | | | 7) If you notice any physical problems or damage |
| get damaged from being used a lot, or perhaps | | | | on the drive, then you may have to consider |
| from other ways such as too much dust and so | | | | replacing the drive itself. |
| on. A great way to see if any damage was | | | | 8) You can try cleaning off both lasers within the |
| actually done to your consoles drive is to open it | | | | DVD drive using a cotton swab and cloth. |
| up, and see for yourself if there are any | | | | 9) Once done, reassemble your Xbox 360. |
| problems with it. | | | | The above steps are to help extend the life of |
| This way you can repair, or replace (if necessary) | | | | your Xbox 360 DVD drive and to help make the |
| the hard drive and get back to gaming as soon as | | | | game playing experience on your console a much |
| possible. Below are some steps you can take to | | | | smoother one. If for whatever reason you don't |
| get rid of this problem with your Xbox 360. | | | | notice any problems with your DVD drive and |
| 1) Turn off and unplug your console from the | | | | your gaming system is still giving you difficulties, |
| electrical outlet. | | | | then the problem may actually be something |
| 2) Remove the screws from your console and lift | | | | different. |
| off the top cover. | | | | Now, if you aren't sure what to do, then you |
| 3) Locate the DVD drive. From above, it should | | | | may want to have Microsoft take a look at your |
| look like a silver box. | | | | console, see what the problem is, and then have |
| 4) Remove the screws that hold the DVD drive | | | | it repaired. Take note though that it's possible that |
| and your gaming system together. There should | | | | it could take up to one month or more before |
| be three of them. | | | | you get your gaming system back. Also, the |
| 5) Once done, take hold of the drive and remove | | | | repair is free only if your warranty is not expired. |
| the two screws located on it. | | | | If it is expired though, it's not free. That being |
| 6) Push in the catches that are located on both | | | | said, take care, and good luck! |
| sides of the drive. Once done, the cover should | | | | |