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Microsoft Original Xbox Recap, Drive Belt & Rust Removal

November 17, 20211 thread~1 min read
Broken/worn drive beltRust/corrosion
RecapOptical-drive serviceDrive-belt replacement

Taking a heavily rusted original Microsoft Xbox back to glory: full recap, optical drive belt replacement, metal parts soaked in a vinegar bath for days then Dremel-sanded clean, shell repainted.

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@SeamusBlackley Lovingly restored from a life of rust, bad caps and bad drive belts. #Xbox20

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