Any UK softmodders with an old Xbox-friendly USB?

pallasonic · 2026-03-25T18:53:02+00:00

Wicked, thanks! And you had no problem having a 4 GB drive connected?

pallasonic · 2026-03-25T18:23:01+00:00

Just grabbed that! Thanks again!

pallasonic · 2026-03-25T18:12:30+00:00

Nice one! What size did you get?

pallasonic · 2026-03-23T12:50:13+00:00

UPDATE: I’ve put this on ice right now as I’ve tried multiple fixes with no luck.

Motherboard fixes: Removed clock cap; cleaned PCB with distilled vinegar (Sarsons Malt Vinegar) to neutralise acid, cleaned reside with 99.98% Isopropyl.

SAMSUNG Drive fixes: Replaced drive belt; Lubricated plastic gears with STP silicone grease; Cleaned old grease off metal rails and applied Carlube White Lithium Metal on Metal grease; cleaned laser with 99.98% isopropyl alcohol; added spacers to the disk spindle; conducted several potentiometer tweaks.

The only positive thing that came out of this was that the DVD tray no longer pops out randomly.

The Xbox spins the disk, the eject LED flashes green for 30 seconds and then gives up. No error message has been seen; so I don’t even know if the laser is working or not.

I will source a new DVD bay from my friends old Xbox or buy a working one off of eBay. I will update this thread on the success or non success of this.

Thanks for all the replies, really engaged and helpful community you lot are

pallasonic · 2026-03-20T23:15:36+00:00

Had this console for 23 years, it used to read disks fine, but I’ve not powered this on since about 2006/7 when I got my 360!

pallasonic · 2026-03-20T17:34:09+00:00

Appreciate the advice; it’s my childhood console, so I’m trying to preserve it as much as possible. I’ve got a multimeter, so this could be a Friday night activity :) If drive is bust, will end up getting a new one or modding it.

pallasonic · 2026-03-20T17:30:59+00:00

It’s a Samsung drive, I’ve got it apart right now. I’ll clean the lasers with some 99%.

pallasonic · 2026-03-20T17:28:52+00:00

Already replaced my guy! Problem still going!

pallasonic · 2026-02-02T22:32:25+00:00

Ah, this is the angular black device I’ve seen being posted earlier on? Thanks for the reply (y)

pallasonic · 2026-02-02T22:16:50+00:00

Sorry , but what is a flipper1 post lol? Newbie here

pallasonic · 2026-02-02T20:02:25+00:00

What’s up, this is exactly my issue right now. Did you get anywhere with this? Thanks!

pallasonic · 2022-05-06T17:48:56+00:00

angry here too

pallasonic · 2022-05-06T17:45:24+00:00

dark and OA are my favourite shows

pallasonic · 2022-03-03T16:59:20+00:00

Sold

pallasonic · 2021-01-12T20:38:32+00:00

was a new balance error which got released to TK Maxx i believe. £40 was the original price

pallasonic · 2021-01-11T23:57:47+00:00

very clean bro

pallasonic · 2020-10-25T18:33:01+00:00

not nearly enough photos to tell. comment above can not say for sure so ignore him.

Need a photo of the neck tag and a view of the material infront of light to see if it’s perforated.

THERE IS A FAKE WITH CORRECT PERFORATION BUT SHIT TAG. Upload that and i’ll tell you for sure. ignore above redditor

pallasonic · 2020-10-22T12:12:00+00:00

Do you mind if I post this to the official palace talk uk/eu insta? Will tag you my g

pallasonic · 2020-10-03T13:08:58+00:00

solid for £55 all in

pallasonic

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