Is the Open Tray error a laser or firmware problem?

[Browner]

Hi Guy's
I'm just wondering if anyone knows where the problem arises from? the reason I'm asking is I taught it was from a bad flash or firmware problem but now I have a friend who says he has the same error on a console that has never even been opened ie "An Original XBOX360 Elite"

I have had two XBOX360's come back to me after a couple of months of being flashed saying that the DVD Drive wont eject and/or Open Tray error, both of these had the trace cuts done and had the "Xecuter Lite Switch soldered onto the PCB" but were running perfectly until now.

I would just like to be clear if it's to do with flashing! and/or a Laser issue.

Thanks in advance Guy's
Browner.

[technoe]

Open tray errors will always be laser related. A drive with no firmware will still play standards dvd's and play the message "Please put this disc in an Xbox 360" if it's a game.

[CoFree]

it can be a bad backup burn also
but
that also is the laser (in a way)

[technoe]

If you suspect a bad burn, test it with another disc. Preferrably a retail game or movie.

[g_kinz]

well if you use memorex dish i have heard they are less quality that verbatiums and can cause lasers to burn out and also give the same open tray error

[Browner]

Thanks for all the quick response's Guy's

I will replace the laser on one of the drives and see if it helps! Will let you know how I get on!

Cheers.
Browner.

[g_kinz]

yeah a lasers is really easy to replace. and cheaper than buying a new drive