Open Tray Error

Does anyone have experience with the open tray error? I have an original xbox 360, that randomly has this error. Last week it wouldn't read any discs for 2 days, then magically it started working again. Yesterday I switched discs 6 times, with no problems.
Today; however, it has refused to read anything. When I put in a disc it will say reading, then two buzz like sounds will follow. Usually right after hearing this it says open tray.

Last week when it had this problem I opened it up and cleaned out the dust. I even open the disc tray and cleaned the dust in there. The night I put it back together it didn't read anything, but the next day it did. I'm not sure that cleaning it had any
effect on the open tray problem, probably just a coincidence? Anyway it's on the fritz again, so I'm looking for some advice on how to solve it. Please do not tell me to check the disc. I have tried dvds, cds, original xbox games, nothing works. Also I've
cleared the cache, unplugged all the cords and whatever the 'official guide' recommends. I think it's the laser, but why is it so random? Sometimes letting it warm up for a few minutes works, but lately that hasn't helped. Also, it seems that the problem
has gotten more common since I got GTA V, but that may be coincidence as well. Logically it makes no sense, it's like the xbox reads discs when it wants to.

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No response from MS and now my post from last night is gone?

not reading Open Tray Error

 

open tray error

any help with open tray error

 

By "put it back together" do you mean to say you had the drive disassembled?

 

Hey there

Welcome to the forums

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This looks like your laser has gone. Sometimes it works, then the next minute it doesn't. This type of problem is generally caused when there is a loose wire within the component.

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How I know?

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This happend with me, but it was with my Head set. I would find it works for a day, then all of a sudden it doesn't. Turns out it was a loose wire.

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The only way you can fix it, if non of the Articles has helped you, is to send it up for repair. You can do this through this link bellow

https://myservice.xbox.com

As for opening your Xbox. That can sometimes void your warrenty.

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Hope this helps

Regards

 

The laser does need to be replaced, there's no doubt about that but if playerhilton9 opened the console's case and started unauthorized maintenance it definitely voids the warranty and Microsoft will not touch the console.

Sorry but you'll have to buy an entirely new console if you opened it up at all.

 

You can always see if a local shop can do the repairs if indeed the warranty is voided. This is NOT recommended by MS but maybe the only option if they won't make the repairs. Either way, start saving money for a new console or, repair fees. Head
over to the contact page to start a repair order. GOOD LUCK!!!

 

I was afraid that it was the laser. As for voiding warranty and stuff, I don't even remember if I bought warranty, and even if I did it expired about 5 years ago. As for sending it in to Microsoft, if I had the money to do that I'd probably just buy another
console as they run about the same. That way I'd get another controller, cables, and xbox. I'm just trying last resort stuff. The laser needs to be replaced or adjusted?

 

Sorry, you shouldn't get an answer here. These forums are governed by the Terms of Usage agreement which strictly forbids doing what you want to do.