Xbox 360 no longer recognizes games - what to do?
If your Xbox 360 no longer recognizes games, there can be several reasons. From a broken DVD to drive damage, everything is possible. We'll show you what you can do.
Resolution: Xbox 360 no longer recognizes games
- DVD change: To rule out a defect in the drive, try several DVDs. If none works, the drive is probably broken.
- Scratches: Also look for scratches on your DVDs. Scratches on the bottom can be easily treated. We show you how this works in this manual for DVD repair. However, you can usually no longer repair prominent scratches.
- Break: The Xbox also needs a break. Especially if it has become very warm after long use of hardware-intensive games, the console should cool down first.
- Update: Also make sure you have the latest Xbox 360 firmware installed.
Xbox 360: replace the defective drive
- Warranty: The console is guaranteed for two years. If your device is still under warranty, you can request a repair. For more information about the warranty, visit this Microsoft website.
- Exchange: The drive should be changed out of warranty by a professional. Since the drive is soldered to the main board, it cannot be easily replaced.
- Repair: The exchange of the drive usually costs between 40 and 60 euros. With Google you will not only find regional repair shops in your area, but also shops for sending in your Xbox.
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