Your Original Xbox isn't reading games (let's fix it) [The dreaded Thompson drive]

GrimwoodFix · 5K views · 10:19

Skill Level

Intermediate

Time Required

Half day

Estimated Cost

$0–50

Equipment

Microsoft Original Xbox

Tools Needed

Soldering iron, Solder, Desoldering wick or pump, Screwdrivers, Thermal paste, Anti-static mat, Multimeter

We recall the drive board on this original Xbox in hopes of repairing it. We end up with mixed results.