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Replace an Xbox DVD drive

By Bill Detwiler December 13, 2005, 4:19 AM PST on Twitter billdetwiler

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CNET Networks - sMoRTy71

After suffering intermittent “dirty disc” errors, sMoRTy71 decided to buy a replacement DVD drive for his Xbox. He bought one on eBay for less than $30 shipped. The whole process, which involved removing eights screws and disconnecting IDE and power cables, took less than 10 minutes.rn

rnRead sMoRTy71’s personal blog post about his experience replacing the Xbox DVD drive.

CNET Networks - sMoRTy71
Replace an Xbox DVD drive

Opening the case

rnTo begin, you’ll need to remove six #20 Torx screws from the bottom of the case. Four are hidden under the padded feet and two are hidden under stickers.

Replace an Xbox DVD drive

Remove the screws

rnA close-up view of the #20 Torx screw hidden under the rubber pads.

Replace an Xbox DVD drive

Screws hiding under stickers

rnMicrosoft hides two of the Torx screws under stickers.

Replace an Xbox DVD drive

#20 Torx screw

rnAnother close-up of the screws that hold the Xbox case in place.

Replace an Xbox DVD drive

Xbox case top

rnWith the screws removed you can set the Xbox case’s top aside.

Replace an Xbox DVD drive

Xbox opened

rnWith the top removed, the Xbox’s DVD drive is easily accessible.

Replace an Xbox DVD drive

Removing the DVD drive

rnRemove two #10 Torx screws from the plastic bracket attached to the DVD drive. Then, push in the plastic tab and gently pull up to remove the drive.

Disconnect both the IDE and power cables from the drive.

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The new drive

rnYou are now ready to install the new Xbox DVD drive.

Replace an Xbox DVD drive

Replace the drive’s faceplate

The Xbox DVD drive has a plastic faceplate. You will need to remove the faceplate from the old drive by pulling out slightly then up. The process for adding the faceplate to the new drive is the reverse. Slide the faceplate down from the top of the drive door.

Replace an Xbox DVD drive

Install the new DVD drive

Securely attach the IDE and power cables to the new drive, then slip the drive into place. You should hear a click when the bracket snaps into place.

Replace an Xbox DVD drive

Secure the new drive

Reattach the two #10 Torx screws to secure the drive.

Replace an Xbox DVD drive

Replace the Xbox case’s top

Reattach all six Torx screws in the case and the rubber feet. You’re all done!

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Bill Detwiler is the Editor for Technical Content and Ecosystem at Celonis. He is the former Editor in Chief of TechRepublic and previous host of TechRepublic's Dynamic Developer podcast and Cracking Open, CNET and TechRepublic's popular online show.
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