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The drive can be easily removed once removed you can then use the paper clip from the back and push the tray open

On the front of the tray there is usually a small hole, this is for opening when faulty.
Use something like a paper clip straightened out to push against the bar inside

on the front you should see a very small pin hole put a paper clip into this it should open

Have you tried to use a straightened out paper clip to eject the disc. You should see a small hole next to the eject button on the disc drive, just push the paper clip in that and the drive door should open.

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Manually eject the disc tray

1. Disconnect the power cord and any other cables connected to the console.
   
   
   
   
2. Uncoil a paper clip.
   
   
   
   
3. Position the console horizontally, as you would position a DVD player.
4. Find the yellow sticker behind the vents on the left side of the console.
5. Insert the straight end of the paper clip into the eject hole which is located just above the yellow sticker (as shown in the picture below).
   
   
   
   
6. The disc tray should pop out slightly. Pull the tray out the rest of the way with your fingers.

Note If a disc is in the tray, make sure that it is not sticky and does not have a label that might prevent the tray from opening again in the future.



If you cannot get the disc tray to open, please see the following article: 906936 The disc drive of your Xbox 360 console does not open

Back to the top Original Xbox 360 console: How to manually eject the disc trayFirst you need to remove your console's faceplate. Here's how:

1. Unplug the power and A/V cables from the back of your console.
   
   
   
   
2. Position your console horizontally, as you would position a DVD player.
3. While holding your console firmly, push the faceplate away from the console with your thumbs.
   
   Note You will need to use some force to remove the faceplate.
   
   
   
   

Manually eject the disc tray

1. Uncoil a paper clip.
   
   
   
   
2. If your console has holes below the right side of the disc drive, insert the straight end of the paper clip into the hole as shown in the picture below.
   
   If your console does not have the holes pictured below, skip to step 5.
   
   
   
   
3. Push the paper clip until you feel some resistance (approximately 1" or 2.5 cm into the hole).
   
   
   
   
4. If you're successful, the disc tray will pop out slightly. Pull the tray out the rest of the way with your fingers and skip to step 9. If the disc tray does not open, try the next step.
5. Find the two holes below the left side of the disc drive, and insert the paper clip into the first hole on the left.
   
   
   
   
6. Push the paper clip until you feel some resistance (approximately 1" or 2.5 cm into the hole).
   
   Note Make sure you are pushing the gear mechanism and not the metal plate.
   
   
   
   
7. If you're successful, the disc tray will pop out slightly. Pull the tray out the rest of the way with your fingers and skip to step 9.
8. If the disc drive is still stuck closed, insert the paper clip into the adjacent hole (to the right) and push again. If you're successful, the disc tray will pop out slightly.
9. Now plug the power cord into the back of the console. Press the eject button to open and close disc drive. If the disc drive works properly, reattach the console faceplate.

Note If a disc is in the tray, make sure that it is not sticky and does not have a label that might prevent the tray from opening again in the future.



If you cannot get the disc drive to open, please see the following article: 906936 The disc drive of your Xbox 360 console does not open
Back to the top Xbox SupportPlease visit the following website for information about how to contact Xbox Support: support.xbox.com/pages/contact-us.aspx

disk drives usually have two main plugs, one for power and the other is a multplug for system communication. power is small with only one connecter. the other multi connecters in the plug. they only fit one way in drives. Just match them up. Power/multi are linked in pairs so that you know which go to any one drive. there are at least two pairs in a desktop. if its a laptop only one pair and you have to take it apart to get at wiring. Desktop, just open case panel to access inside.

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Look closely at the front of the drive. There is a small hole, usually right under the slot door. Get a paper clip and unroll it. Push the paper clip straight through the hole. You should be able to feel it when it releases the catch on the drive door.

Hope this helps.

Thanks for using Fixya.

Wayne

simular clips on many brands. Go to Intertan's repair office. Show it to a tech and they should be able to get one. (Sony has them also)

I have a Kenwood hi-fi system XD Series. the three disc draw won't open or play discs. The table shudders when on...can anyone please find a repairer in the adelaide district.