What can you do with a flashed Xbox 360 DVD drive?
In order to play backups, you will need to flash your Xbox 360’s DVD drive so that it is running custom firmware. This will allow the drive to read discs that have been burned, and proper flashing still allows you to connect to Xbox Live.
Can I swap Xbox 360 disc drives?
You can indeed use any model of DVD drive found in the Xbox 360’s as long as the DVD key on the drive matches the DVD key on the motherboard; if the keys don’t match, your console won’t boot games.
Can I use an external disc drive on Xbox 360?
The Xbox 360 is compatible with most external hard drives but only allows you to use a maximum of 16 gigabytes regardless of the size of the hard drive. External hard drives also cannot be used until they have been properly formatted. To format your hard drive, connect the device to your PC.
How do you fix a jammed Xbox 360 disc tray?
If the disc drive is still stuck closed, insert the paper clip into the adjacent hole (to the right) and push again. If you’re successful, the disc tray will pop out slightly. Plug the power cord into the back of the console. Press the eject button to open and close the disc drive.
How do you use a flash drive on Xbox 360?
To format a USB flash drive, follow these steps:
- Plug a USB flash drive into a USB port on the front of your console.
- Press the Guide button on your controller.
- Select settings, and then select System Settings.
- Select Storage or Memory.
- Select USB Storage Device.
Why is the green light flashing on my Xbox 360?
The green light on the power button of the Xbox 360 console flashes when the console performs the following two actions: The light flashes rapidly when the disc drive tray opens or closes. The light flashes slowly when the console is downloading Xbox Live content after the console is turned off.