JohnnyPhantom Posted March 21, 2020 Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 (edited) Hey everyone, I purchased a original Xbox off eBay, it looks brand new, and hasn't been opened, all stickers intact. Only issue is when it powers on, red and green flashing led and a error code 12 on screen. Online suggests it's a DVD drive issue, bummer. It looks to be a Xbox 1.6 and has gotten very little use (if any at all, still has a brand new smell to it, spotless inside and out and not a spec of dust) is there anything I could try to fix the system? Could I try recapping the DVD drive board? I hate to buy another drive off eBay, as the only ones I found cost more than the system I got (including shipping), I have a mod chip on the way as well, if that might help Thanks in advance! ~John Edited March 21, 2020 by JohnnyPhantom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prtscn Posted March 21, 2020 Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 yea, dvd error. could be connection broble, anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyPhantom Posted March 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 Yeah, tried a new ide cable, and recaps, no improvement. I'll order a few as is drives off eBay and wish for the best. As long as it boots I'm happy, don't need to read a disc (usually that's just a laser and I can replace a laser later) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaosEngineer Posted March 21, 2020 Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 Check the DVD drive's power and control cable. The 12 wire, all yellow insulation, cable that attaches to the motherboard and DVD drive. Make sure there are no loose or broken wires or bent pins in the connector bodies. Disconnect and reseat both ends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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