Xbox One Disc Drive Not Accepting Disc

Introduction

If you're trying to insert your favorite game's disc into your Xbox One, but it just doesn't seem to want to pull the disc in, you're on the right page. Read on to figure out how to solve your issue and get back to gaming.

If your Disc Drive isn't ejecting a disc already inside, check out this page instead.

The Basics

Power Cycle your Console: Performing a power cycle should be the first step when troubleshooting any electronic device. Please turn off your Xbox One by unplugging it from the power source and wait at least 10 seconds before plugging it back in.
Check for a Disk in the Drive: The Xbox One won't accept a disc if one is already in the drive. Press the eject button to eject a disc. If a disc is in the drive, but the eject button isn't working, check out the Disc Drive Not Ejecting page for additional guidance on removing a stuck disk.
Clean your Disk Drive: Check for any foreign objects or debris inside the disc drive slot that might prevent disc insertion. If you see any debris, use a can of compressed air or a similar product to blow out any dust or debris. Try blowing at an angle to force the dust out from the opening rather than being driven deeper into the device.
Check the Disk: Ensure the disc you're inserting is clean and without scratches or damage. If the disk is damaged or dirty, the Console will have difficulties reading it. If needed, try using a different disk to see if the issue continues with one you know works.

Causes

Outdated Software

Sometimes, out-of-date system files can cause issues with your Xbox's functionality. Ensuring that your Xbox has the latest system updates is essential to keeping its software functioning correctly.

Navigate to Settings > "System> Updates & downloads and check for available updates.

Corrupt System Files

Occasionally, issues could occur when your System's files become corrupted. If this is the case, you must factory reset your Console.

Following these steps will reset your console, and will remove your local saved data. Be sure to back up your saved game data to an external storage drive.

Turn the System on and press the Xbox button on the controller.
Select Profile & System> Settings > System > Console info.
Select Reset Console.
Choose the reset option you want: The first option is to Reset and remove everything. This full reset will remove all data from your Xbox or Reset and keep my games & apps. This partial reset will not delete your games or game data (Good if you cannot back up your data).

Insert your USB drive into your PC.
Open File Explorer.
Right-click your USB drive in the left-hand window and click Format.
In the File System menu, select NTFS.
Click Start. Do not remove the USB drive.

Keep your USB drive plugged in, and follow these steps to get the reset file.

Download the zipped recovery file from Microsoft.
The file will be compressed once it is finished downloading. Extract All the file's contents.
Open the unzipped folder and copy the $SystemUpdate file to the USB Drive.
Remove the USB drive from the PC and plug it into your Xbox.
Disconnect the ethernet cable from your Xbox One if you're using a wired connection.
Please turn off the Console and disconnect the Console from power.
Please wait 30 seconds, then plug it back in.
Plug the flash drive into the USB port on the front of the Xbox.
Press and hold the Pair and Eject buttons on the Console. Then, power on the Console.
Hold down the Pair and Eject buttons for 10–15 seconds.
Listen for two power-on sounds a few seconds apart. Once you hear them, release the Pair and Eject buttons. If you don't hear two power-on sounds after 15 seconds, the process fails, and you should restart from step 6.
Once the console restarts and the digital experience setup guide appears, remove the flash drive and follow the instructions to reset your Xbox One.

Damaged Hardware

If all else fails, then your issue might be caused by a damaged internal component.

Problems with the disc drive or other internal components can result in difficulties accepting discs.

Listen for any unusual noises when you attempt to insert a disc. Grinding or clicking sounds may indicate a mechanical issue.
Gently shake the Xbox One to check for loose objects inside the disc drive. If you hear rattling, there might be loose components.
If the disc drive is still making clicking or grinding noises after being cleaned, it should be replaced, which can be done using this step-by-step guide.

While inspecting your Console's internals, you will want to inspect the motherboard for any damage. Minor defects in the motherboard can cause significant issues with your Console's performance.

Perform a thorough visual inspection of the Console's boards for any signs of burns or damaged components. If you observe any visible damage, such as burns or components that appear to be physically damaged, the affected board likely needs to be replaced. If there is damage to the board, you will need to replace the Motherboard and Disk Drive, as the two are paired components.