Cleaning the Xbox Lens
What is the fast, most efficient way to clean your Xbox 360 lens? I have all the knowledge of computers, but the gaming systems are foreign to me. I believe it is the lens that is broken, dirty or scratched as the system keeps freezing up without warning on various gamins during the loading.
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Getting the optical drive out of the "original style" Xbox 360 is a 34 step process, according to this guide on iFixit. They even use some specialized tools in the process, without which it will probably be more complex. Then you'd have to disassemble the drive itself to get at the lens.
You could attempt to use a CD/DVD cleaning kit which is a disc you can put into the drive and will (supposedly) clean the lens. I've had hit-or-miss luck with this in various devices, though.
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Why is my Xbox not reading my disc?
Perform a hard power cycle by holding down the Xbox button \ue3e3 on the console for 10 seconds. Once the console has completely shut down, press the Xbox button \ue3e3 on the console again to restart it. Try your disc again. Wait a few seconds to see if the console recognizes it.How do I clean the dust out of my Xbox?
Can you clean the inside of your Xbox?
Use a soft lint-free cloth (microfiber cloths work great) dampened with a little bit of mild soap and water, or premoistened disinfectant wipes. Clean every 3-6 months or whenever needed. Important Power off and disconnect your Xbox console from the wall before cleaning it.How can I clean my Xbox 360 lens without opening it?
You can try one of those cd's with little brushes on them or you can follow this guide then remove the four screws holding the drive together and from here you can remove the top case and take a cotton swab with a little bit of rubbing alcohol on the tip and gently wipe the lens off.Lets Fix: Xbox Lens Cleaning | GameDad
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I used to have a CD-Player cleaner disk. It had a tiny brush glued to it. It had limited success, although it was better than having to crack it open and Q-tip it. Sometimes you need to really get at it though. I had a laptop that I'd just about given up on (q-tip and alcohol wouldn't work) until I just used my finger to clean the lens, now it works. Don't forget to clean (mild soap and warm water) and polish (plastic polish, extra fine scratch remover) your disks.
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