first xbox dvd drive

[rawsy]

hi guys i have the first xbox that i use as a media center and the drive is playing up big time. my question is , is there a normal dvd drive i would be able to use that will allow me to put the that xbox cover on the end of the drive and play origionals?(i know flashing maybe involved) any help much appriciated

 

[Purity]

hi guys i have the first xbox that i use as a media center and the drive is playing up big time. my question is , is there a normal dvd drive i would be able to use that will allow me to put the that xbox cover on the end of the drive and play origionals?(i know flashing maybe involved) any help much appriciated

No you cannot do this. It must be an Xbox 1 specific drive. What exactly is wrong with your drive?

You can add a second PC DVD drive but it would mean that you have to have it hanging out of the back of the case. It is far easier to get a replacement.

 

[rawsy]

so i cant put another drive in only to play backups and movies? what will happen will it not boot?

 

[Purity]

so i cant put another drive in only to play backups and movies? what will happen will it not boot?

You'll probably get an error message or it won't boot

 

[rawsy]

bugger thanks for your help

 

[oneman]

As you possibly may know the biggest problem is that cabling at the back of the xbox DVD drive is non standard apart from the IDE connector. I have seen an article on how to convert one specific PC Drive to work on the xbox but to be honest its would be easier to get a replacement xbox drive.

 

[justeve]

http://www.llamma.com/xbox/Repairs/xbox_dvd_repair.htm
The best xbox repair site I know of,give it a look

 

[rawsy]

cheers i will try just giving it a good clean .if i have to replace the drive im gunna just buy an xbox from cash converters they are only 30 quid