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Step 8Cutting Out A Window In The DVD Housing

Cutting Out A Window In The DVD Housing
Now we are going to cut a hole in the housing that we just removed so you can the the disk spin when playing you Xbox 360!

1. Remove all of the stickers in the housing
2. Mark where you are going to cut using a sharpie and an old CD.
3. Make sure when you are cutting you xbox 360 or dvd drive is no where close so dirt and metal shavings don't fly into it!
4. Cut out the hole with a dremel and a cutting wheel but make sure not to touch the middle circle that helps keep the disk in place while spinning
5. Sand you cuts down so they are nice and smooth
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16 comments
Jul 20, 2011. 10:56 PMnkoehler says:
will it work for any dvd drive????
Jan 20, 2011. 11:47 AMsam48415 says:
Can i just remove the dvd cover instead
Jul 16, 2010. 1:35 PMbigsmitty22 says:
so do i cut whats inside the case or cut the case once i have removed the inside?
May 24, 2010. 5:39 PMryguy425425 says:
Just thought I'd mention that you don't need a 'Dremel' brand dremel. I got mine for $20 CAD with every attachment I need (theres a lot).
Apr 6, 2009. 9:52 AMmraz30 says:
i dunt ave enough for a damsel will a sharp poket nife work the same?
Apr 29, 2010. 5:28 PMRedBullking360 says:
rofl right now omg......
Sep 12, 2009. 7:15 PMdakkenly says:
Not at all
Apr 11, 2010. 9:13 PMZeroXL91 says:
+ You forgot to tell people to take it apart. (Some people don't have common sense :) ) NEVER cut it while the lens and all is still together with it.
Mar 15, 2010. 11:27 PMzerosk8ter83 says:
did you cut on the circle or alittle bit away from it?
Mar 9, 2009. 3:06 PMxirishboyn19x says:
is there anything you can use to cut the case without buying a dremel as there is no point in paying 25pound+ for something i am only gonna use once lol. also where did you uy the perspex?
Dec 9, 2009. 1:22 PMchanning1982 says:
go to a local engraving or sign shop and they can cut your case and w/e else you want with computer precision for less than 20$
Apr 6, 2009. 9:55 AMmraz30 says:
i ave the same problem m8 with the damsel but for the perspex i looked it up and it came up with a green house company it was about £8 it lks alrite
Apr 6, 2010. 7:50 AMZeroXL91 says:
Well, this is a little late, but I went to a store that I convienently found near me called PEARL, its an arts and crafts store, I got 2 of the 1/8" - 9"x 7 1/2" for 4$ each. That was about 10$ total.
Feb 25, 2010. 8:49 AMricefart says:
i robbed some perspex from ma school cuz a do tech and they had some colour stuff going spare ;)
Apr 9, 2009. 2:59 AMsm7078 says:
no way
Jan 8, 2009. 5:53 PMconner.jew says:
what if i have a benq drive?????????????????
Jan 21, 2009. 2:03 AMekulmeekul says:
Doesn't matter, i don't think. anyway so what if its a little different, Everything can be solved if common sense is used and you have a little bit of experience with a dremel. (get some scrap metal/plastic and practice on it)

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