Topic: Dvd Drive Grinding Noise (Read 83 times)

solid13138 · « **on:** October 03, 2007, 07:40:00 AM »

Hello all. I have a problem with my DVD drive in the 360. It frequently makes a grinding noise. This usually happens whenever the drive speed changes, ie. booting a game, getting out of the game int the dashboard etc. I have already checked the magnet on the motor and it doesn't seem to be loose. My drive is a Samsung MS25. Can anybody help me? Thank you in advance.

blame canada · « **Reply #1 on:** October 03, 2007, 02:25:00 PM »

I had this exact problem with my ms-28 that made me cringe everytime I booted my backup of Bioshock. This was the only game giving me issues so i cleaned it with some brasso (original game worked fine) and it stopped making the noise *knock on wood*

If it's more than one game, then I'd have to say it's something mechanical inside the drive, possibly the laser assembly or motor.

solid13138 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 03, 2007, 03:17:00 PM »

Well for me it's more than one game. At first it happened whenever I was using Datawrite backups, so I switched to Verbatim. Now, the Verbatims are causing the problem as well! It has to do with changing speeds, the discs are never scratched but still, it isn't something pleasant to hear.

TrailPimp UK · « **Reply #3 on:** October 03, 2007, 04:01:00 PM »

I have this exact same problem with my MS28, it doesnt do it all the time or with every game though, which confuses me, ive had the problem for about 3 months now and i must say, out of my past 8 games it has probably only done it once, i agree not nice to hear but from what i know of it theres no longterm damage being caused.

Would be nice to find a fix for it though none the less, im thinking it could be to do with the way certain games have being backed up myself but im not 100% sure, Good luck anyway and if you do find a fix please PM me likewise i will if i find one.

Cheers, Tp UK

solid13138 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 04, 2007, 03:47:00 AM »

QUOTE(TrailPimp UK @ Oct 4 2007, 01:37 AM)

I have this exact same problem with my MS28, it doesnt do it all the time or with every game though, which confuses me, ive had the problem for about 3 months now and i must say, out of my past 8 games it has probably only done it once, i agree not nice to hear but from what i know of it theres no longterm damage being caused.

Would be nice to find a fix for it though none the less, im thinking it could be to do with the way certain games have being backed up myself but im not 100% sure, Good luck anyway and if you do find a fix please PM me likewise i will if i find one.

Cheers, Tp UK

I really appreciate that and I will be sure to inform you of any progress.

scuba156 · « **Reply #5 on:** October 04, 2007, 06:16:00 AM »

more than likely it is a dirty spindle inside the DVD drive, very easy to clean. its also more likely to make the noise if your console is standing vertically. try placing it horizontally

solid13138 · « **Reply #6 on:** October 04, 2007, 06:14:00 PM »

QUOTE(scuba156 @ Oct 4 2007, 03:52 PM)

more than likely it is a dirty spindle inside the DVD drive, very easy to clean. its also more likely to make the noise if your console is standing vertically. try placing it horizontally

Well I have it lying horizontally at the moment. As for the spindle, is it the part that runs through the disc hole right over the motor, the magnetic part? How is that cleaned?

scuba156 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 04, 2007, 08:29:00 PM »

i mean the part that goes through the hole in the disc from underneath it. it should have a black rubber ring on it that can be cleaned with a lighty damp lint free cloth

TrailPimp UK · « **Reply #8 on:** October 05, 2007, 03:52:00 AM »

already given the inside of the drive a thorough clean, still no joy.

Cheers anyway fellas

solid13138 · « **Reply #9 on:** October 05, 2007, 05:30:00 AM »

QUOTE(solid13138 @ Oct 5 2007, 03:14 AM)

Well I have it lying horizontally at the moment. As for the spindle, is it the part that runs through the disc hole right over the motor, the magnetic part? How is that cleaned?

What part of that rubber thing needs to be cleaned exactly? Do I have to take the magnet out of it?

solid13138 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 08, 2007, 08:13:00 AM »

So the grinding happened again today. It happened 3 time in the middle of a PGR4 game. I was using Imation media which normally works fine. Any suggestions guys?

blame canada · « **Reply #11 on:** October 08, 2007, 08:36:00 AM »

I don't know if this is true in your case, but my drive was only doing this with my backup games (all from original and onto the same verbatim +r DL discs), yet my originals worked fine. I'd say just let it be untill it finally goes then get a new drive

solid13138 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 08, 2007, 01:00:00 PM »

Well the whole things really got on my nerves today coz the stupid drive managed to make a long scratch across a freshly copied PGR 4! Before this incident I never had one scratched disc.

Oh one more thing. The tray also doesn't open immediately. I have to push it in once every time I power it on, after that it opens normally. Is that relevant at all?

This post has been edited by solid13138: Oct 8 2007, 08:04 PM

vacuuum · « **Reply #13 on:** October 08, 2007, 12:41:00 PM »

Well, at least your PGR4 is a backup.
I've never had this problem with my MS-28.
Seems like it's time to replace the DVD drive when it starts scratching your discs though.

Navillos · « **Reply #14 on:** October 08, 2007, 01:31:00 PM »

sounds like your whole problem is either a crap burner or your laser is crapping out. verbatims are great disc but it all comes down to the burner.

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