Problems with new 250gb xbox

dextero

Is any one else having problems with the new xbox? Mine has been making a rattling sound. It is low but audible. This morning I think it put a scratch in one of my disks. I am not 100% certain but I am pretty sure it wasnt scratched before I put it in.

AceCard Jones

You would know instantly if the Xbox scratched your disc, there would be a perfectly round indentation in it. I personally have had no problems with the slim so far, I have never heard a rattling sound or anything, just fan noise.

Is the sound permanent or only at certain times?

Jimbobjoeyman

probably something loose in the dvd drive take it back to the shop because it will get worse

The_D_Man

Is there any way to avoid the red ring of death thingy? A few of my friends have got it in theirs already, is it something to do with how ventilated it is or how cooped up it is?

dextero

dextero wrote: »

Is any one else having problems with the new xbox? Mine has been making a rattling sound. It is low but audible. This morning I think it put a scratch in one of my disks. I am not 100% certain but I am pretty sure it wasnt scratched before I put it in.

Yeah im having same problem, this morning it scratched new disc. I am getting onto microsoft about it, last time I had problems with old elite their service was great. Hope its as good this time around, will let u know how i get on.

Jimbobjoeyman

The_D_Man wrote: »

Is there any way to avoid the red ring of death thingy? A few of my friends have got it in theirs already, is it something to do with how ventilated it is or how cooped up it is?

slims and jaspers dont get the rrod anymore just keep it in the open dont block any vents and your good to go

TouchingVirus

Of course you'll hear a rattle if you shake it, it's probably the gyroscope that lets the console know what orientation it's in (horizontal or vertical). Even my old Xenon rattles when I shake it.

It doesn't scratch discs however.

Edit: Also, why did you reply to your own OP and say "yeah, I've got the same problem"? http://i38.tinypic.com/17p9y0.gif

Jimbobjoeyman

dextero wrote: »

Yeah im having same problem, this morning it scratched new disc. I am getting onto microsoft about it, last time I had problems with old elite their service was great. Hope its as good this time around, will let u know how i get on.

Did you move the console at all even the slightest movement with a slim and your disc is gone.
You'd think microsoft would fix it all it takes is a few rubber pads i've already had to do it to 3 slims already

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previous user

dextero wrote: »

Is any one else having problems with the new xbox? Mine has been making a rattling sound. It is low but audible. This morning I think it put a scratch in one of my disks. I am not 100% certain but I am pretty sure it wasnt scratched before I put it in.

whatever you do don't move it while its on!

NotorietyH

TouchingVirus wrote: »

Edit: Also, why did you reply to your own OP and say "yeah, I've got the same problem"? http://i38.tinypic.com/17p9y0.gif

Oh you have to email that pic to failblog or something. I chuckled...a lot.

GTR63

Does it have problems reading discs with scratches on them,a few of my games are 2nd hand & have these.I read on XboxWorld360's twitter the game discs have to be clean for the New Xbox to read them.

Jimbobjoeyman

GTR63 wrote: »

Does it have problems reading discs with scratches on them,a few of my games are 2nd hand & have these.I read on XboxWorld360's twitter the game discs have to be clean for the New Xbox to read them.

well of course they have to be clean dirty discs wont work anybody could tell you that but if a disc worked in your old xbox it will work in your new one

dextero

TouchingVirus wrote: »

Of course you'll hear a rattle if you shake it, it's probably the gyroscope that lets the console know what orientation it's in (horizontal or vertical). Even my old Xenon rattles when I shake it.

It doesn't scratch discs however.

Edit: Also, why did you reply to your own OP and say "yeah, I've got the same problem"? http://i38.tinypic.com/17p9y0.gif

One was husband, one was wife, husband needs to get his own login and stop using mine

yoshytoshy

I just got a blue screen in my head ,whats going on :eek:

NotorietyH

dextero wrote: »

One was husband, one was wife, husband needs to get his own login and stop using mine

lol, either way I'm glad for the mistake, brightened my day a tad! Would have liked to see it continue on, where you say you were on to Microsoft and they said yadda yadda yadda and then reply to yourself saying "That's exactly what they said to me!"

In any case, I hope you get yer Xbox sorted!