Microsoft KB Archive/906943

= Xbox 360: The Xbox 360 Memory Unit is not listed as a storage device =

Article ID: 906943

Article Last Modified on 4/25/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft XBox 360 Video Game System
 * Microsoft Xbox 360 Memory Unit (64MB)
 * Microsoft Xbox

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SYMPTOMS
The Xbox 360 Memory Unit is not listed as a storage device in the Xbox 360 console.



CAUSE
This issue may occur when one or both of the following conditions is true:
 * The memory unit is not correctly connected to the memory unit slot on the Xbox 360 console.
 * The memory unit or the memory unit slot is damaged.



THINGS TO TRY

 * 1) Make sure that the memory unit is fully inserted into the memory unit slot on the front of the console.
 * 2) Insert the memory unit into the other memory unit slot to make sure that the slot is not problematic.
 * 3) If you have a second memory unit available, try to use the second unit to determine whether the original memory unit is damaged.

Notes
 * Memory units that are physically broken, immersed in liquids, or exposed to intense heat may be damaged.
 * A damaged memory unit may not appear in the Xbox Dashboard.
 * A damaged memory unit could damage your Xbox 360 console.

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