Jet_McLeod Xbox-HQ Newbie Xbox Version: Xbox Origional Modded:
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Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 1:07 pm Post subject: Help! Controller Problems
Ok so i have a s**ty xbox, its disc readetr give me that stupid "disc is dirty or damaged" screen 24/7. It seems though that it likes certain games, like halo 2. Well i was playing halo 2 yesturday and I just got raped by an elite (he got me from behind) well as you know the controller started to vibrate rather violently, and BAM there it is "this disc is dirty or damaged" but the controller didnt stop vibrating. Now whenever the system is powered on the controller vibrates. All of its controlls are dissabled. Even when i use my Xbox to usb converter (i got it from llama).
HELP! plz what do i do? Its my last working controller and im pov so i cant buy a new one.
PS, Its the Goliath (not S) type controller if that helps.
Thanks in advance.
~Jet
wes213 Administrator
Joined: Feb 04, 2007 Posts: 10520 Location: Harrisonburg V.A.
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 1:32 pm Post subject:
Sup guy, sounds like you got a bunch of bad crap going on here.
1 Did you try cleaning the disk drive lens with a Q-tip and a drop of alcohol?
2 Did you try switching port 1&2 for port 3&4 to make sure its not that giving you troubles?
Jet_McLeod Xbox-HQ Newbie Xbox Version: Xbox Origional Modded:
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Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 4:13 pm Post subject:
Thanks for the tip, no i havnt tried cleaning the lazer, i read somewhere that it can do more damage than there origionally was but anythings worth a try. And yea its not the ports, its deffinatly the controller, i tried a friends controller and it works fine in all 4 ports. Its only my goliath.
~Jet
wes213 Administrator
Joined: Feb 04, 2007 Posts: 10520 Location: Harrisonburg V.A.
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 5:28 pm Post subject:
Cleaning the lens can be a bad thing if you have a heavy hand but you should be OK if you use very little alcohol and rub gentle.
As far as the controller you could pop it open and look over the contacts and such since it whacked any way you don't have much ta risk.
Jet_McLeod Xbox-HQ Newbie Xbox Version: Xbox Origional Modded:
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Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 5:36 pm Post subject:
Ya i did pop it open, i couldnt see any scratches or fractures or any loose things, so i assume its solid, theres no cord damage and i havnt thrown it or anything. Anyways i called the microsoft support line earlier and they were no help (big no f**king duh) and the warranty is shot. I assume that the microprocessor in the controller is fried or something. Thanks for the help though, and I will be trying to clean the disc reader, i need to get some q tips though so ill update later when i have done so. Thanks for the sugestions! and crazy fast responces.
~Jet
wes213 Administrator
Joined: Feb 04, 2007 Posts: 10520 Location: Harrisonburg V.A.
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 7:35 pm Post subject:
Aint no thing and definitely keep us posted.
Sucks about the controller but on the bright side its not the most expensive thing you could need to replace.
Jet_McLeod Xbox-HQ Newbie Xbox Version: Xbox Origional Modded:
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Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 11:52 pm Post subject:
issnt that for sure, im glad it was only a controller, you can still find those out there. Anyways i tied the alcohol rub and it worked like a charm. thanks, i didnt get the disc read error, but it was still slow loading, but meh what do i have to complain? Thanks again.
~Jet
wes213 Administrator
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Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 12:19 am Post subject:
No probs man, happy to see something went right for you.
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Its my last working controller and im pov so i cant buy a new one.
so ill update later when i have done so. Thanks for the sugestions! and crazy fast responces.
thanks, i didnt get the disc read error, but it was still slow loading, but meh what do i have to complain? Thanks again.
