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My Xbox Dvd Drive Is Shot - Ghandi - 07-26-2005
Yup it's now official my Xbox DVD drive is now completely shot. Can't read any games, movies or even my DVD lens cleaning kit.
I called Microsoft tech support and since my ''product'' is non longer under warranty (I bought it in march 2000) they want me to pay 200$ plus shipping for them to fix it. I gladly told them to shove it up their butt and now I'am considering other options.
- Is there any place in the Ottawa/Gatineau region who could possibly do that kind of repair ?
- Can I purchase myself a new Xbox DVD drive. If so where ?
- Does a normal PC DVD drive will fit in ?
Thanks.
My Xbox Dvd Drive Is Shot - darkpuppet - 07-26-2005
can't you buy a new xbox for $200 and shipping?
your best bet is to bring it into ebgames for a return, and use the store credit to buy another one (used or new).
I'm sure there are ways of fixing it yourself, since it's just a PC drive, but why bother taking chances of paying out more in the end. ebGames will buy even a broken unit, so long as the warranty seal hasn't been broken on the box.
My Xbox Dvd Drive Is Shot - Ghandi - 07-26-2005
It's good to know thanks. It just piss me off as I will loose many saved games. Especially Forza since I can't figure why I can't copy it, anyway I'll keep it as a last resort, thanks.
My Xbox Dvd Drive Is Shot - Mason - 07-26-2005
Go to EB and buy a pre played Xbox....
My Xbox Dvd Drive Is Shot - ZX5focused - 07-27-2005
Ghandi,Jul 26 2005, 08:48 AM Wrote:It's good to know thanks. It just piss me off as I will loose many saved games. Especially Forza since I can't figure why I can't copy it, anyway I'll keep it as a last resort, thanks.you should be able to still access the memory. turn it on without a disk and it will bring u to the xbox dashboard. that should giv eyou access to the hardrive to copy anythign in memory onto a memory card.
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i think that should work or does the xbox not even run now that the drive is shot???
My Xbox Dvd Drive Is Shot - microbunny - 07-27-2005
Why dont you just wait till November and get XBOX 360...new system, dvd, plays all the games and 100 times more capability! I wouldnt even bother fixing the old one...
My Xbox Dvd Drive Is Shot - FociPhil - 07-27-2005
or mod the bitch,,, buy a HDD for 50 bucks and install that
My Xbox Dvd Drive Is Shot - hardk0re - 07-27-2005
I'd say shelf the xbox and wait until the 360 comes out....
They have a few hacks out to use existing pc drives,while the interface fits the bios needs to be updated in the drive itself.
My Xbox Dvd Drive Is Shot - Ghandi - 07-28-2005
I finally made my move and decided to ship it somewhere in Newmarket for a repair. 120$ for a full repair and checkup plus 1 year warranty.
As for the 360 really I don't figure myself paying 500$ for another console. I like the Xbox the way it is and I don't really feel the need for something different. It may change over time but right now I'm a happy 120$ poorer fella.
My Xbox Dvd Drive Is Shot - meford4u - 07-28-2005
With a name like Ghandi, you would think you could create a miracle and all would be fixed?
My Xbox Dvd Drive Is Shot - Ghandi - 07-28-2005
meford4u,Jul 27 2005, 02:24 PM Wrote:With a name like Ghandi, you would think you could create a miracle and all would be fixed?
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:D Yeah I could sit in front of the Microsoft Headquarters and start a passive war and starve to death but no I think I'll pass.
Anyway, drinking my pee was never on my ''to try'' list. :lol:
My Xbox Dvd Drive Is Shot - meford4u - 07-28-2005
Ghandi,Jul 27 2005, 02:47 PM Wrote:meford4u,Jul 27 2005, 02:24 PM Wrote:With a name like Ghandi, you would think you could create a miracle and all would be fixed?
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:D Yeah I could sit in front of the Microsoft Headquarters and start a passive war and starve to death but no I think I'll pass.
Anyway, drinking my pee was never on my ''to try'' list. :lol:
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If you drink a lot of beer first, it all tastes the same. Atleast that's what Don told me.
My Xbox Dvd Drive Is Shot - BrooksZX3 - 07-28-2005
If Don has been drinking your pee, you two should stop seeing each other :P
seems like a decent enough deal, basically the same as getting a new xbox with a one year warranty... good stuff.