One of the common issue found in the Xbox 360 is suddenly disk tray stuck and won’t open. When I hit the disc tray and now it stuck half open and closed. Solution 1: Open and Close tray

  • Find the tab on the left side of the tray.
  • Use a pen to lift the tab and pull the tray out.
  • Switch on the Xbox 360 and click the eject button.
  • Insert the tray back in.
  • Open and close the tray for few seconds to check the disk tray works properly.

Solution 2: Manually ejecting the XBOX E console( also XBOX S console)

  • Disable the power cable and cords connected to the console.
  • Remove the coil from a large paper clip.
  • Like the DVD player place the console horizontally.
  • Search for the eject hole, behind the vents of the console.
  • Paperclip should be inserted straightly into the eject hole.
  • Disk tray pops out slightly and uses your hands to pull it out.

Note: The disc should be kept horizontally, bcoz when you place it vertically the disc, leans to the right and blocks the ejection. Solution 3: Manually ejecting the XBOX 360 S

  • Disconnect the Power and cables on your console.
  • Search for the two holes below the disk drive(left side) and insert the paperclip into the hole.
  • Push the paper clip until you find the gear mechanism shows some resistance.
  • The disk drive pops out slightly
  • If the device doesn’t respond, insert the paperclip into the adjacent hole(right side).
  • Connect the power cord to the console.

Solution 4: Hold the eject button.

  • Press the eject button.
  • Pull up the tray, when the device is trying to eject.
  • Hold the button for a long time and repeat the process.

Solution 5: Removal of dust

  • Remove the metal case using screwdrivers.
  • Use a thin material(paper clip) to open the disk tray.
  • Take out the rubber drive belt connecting the motor to the gears.
  • Clean these parts finely with soap or hot water or a nice sponge and grease the drive.
  • Rearrange the parts.

Solution 6: Switch on your XBOX

  • Insert a paperclip into the tray.
  • Switch your XBOX ON and OFF.
  • Finally, the disk tray will open.

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