Patrick78 Xbox-HQ Enthusiast Xbox Version: Xbox V1.0 Modded: Xecuter 3 & 250gig HDD
Joined: Dec 13, 2006 Posts: 23 Location: Woodbridge, Va.
Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 3:16 am Post subject: Dammit I have the V1.0 Xbox
I wanted to get the Xecuter 3 chip, after opening my Xbox and confirming that I have the V1.0 Version, should I just spend the extra money and get the solderless adapter? Actually before I ask that question, let me as this one first. Is it still necessary for the factory solder in the pin holes to be removed to use the solderless adapter? If it is, then I guess I will just solder the chip to the board myself.
With that being said... how much of a pain in the ass is it to desolder the pin holes??
TheRealHypnotiX Moderator
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Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 3:43 am Post subject:
Here is a few tips for the desoldering.
It helps to put a spot of solder on the braid to transfer heat more fluidly without burning the board or contacts, then apply that to what you want to remove the solder from. Place the dot of solder on top of your other contact and heat it up, it will start to draw up and suck out. Its sort of like tinning the tip of your soldering iron.
Just remember, take your time and don't put too much heat on it for to long and you will be in great shit. _________________ XBOX v1.6
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stud_man50 Xbox-HQ Freak Xbox Version: 1.4 Modded: Xecuter3CE
Joined: Feb 20, 2006 Posts: 808 Location: MI, USA
Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 3:40 am Post subject:
i just installed an x-chip with solderless adapter on a 1.0 and in the install manual it says i didnt have to remove the solder.. i didn't and it worked flawlessly the first try...
Patrick78 Xbox-HQ Enthusiast Xbox Version: Xbox V1.0 Modded: Xecuter 3 & 250gig HDD
Joined: Dec 13, 2006 Posts: 23 Location: Woodbridge, Va.
Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 12:21 pm Post subject:
stud_man50 wrote:
i just installed an x-chip with solderless adapter on a 1.0 and in the install manual it says i didnt have to remove the solder.. i didn't and it worked flawlessly the first try...
Really??
Now that sounds like a plan! Do you mind me asking which chip you used specifically? Also, even with the solderless adapter, there are still 3 wires that need to be soldered to the board, is that correct?
dbeal Xbox-HQ Freak
Joined: Jan 09, 2006 Posts: 619 Location: Indiana, USA
Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 8:17 pm Post subject:
if you use a solderless adapter you dont have to remove the solder from the lpc. if I were you I would go with a solderless adapter, if you dont know how to solder a xbox motherboard is a bad place to learn. I did that and I ended up havin to pay $100.00 to get my xbox fixed
stud_man50 Xbox-HQ Freak Xbox Version: 1.4 Modded: Xecuter3CE
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Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 12:51 am Post subject:
With that box, i used an x-chip with the X2 5032.. i have an xecuter3 CE wit a x3 3294... the xecuter was a little bit easier to flash with a disk.. also with the x-chip i used the usa solderless, and for the xecuter i used the xapt3r...
dbeal Xbox-HQ Freak
Joined: Jan 09, 2006 Posts: 619 Location: Indiana, USA
Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 1:43 am Post subject:
The only thing with a solderless adapter is that you make sure you dont overtighten. once the adapter is in place you dont need to turn anymore.
Patrick78 Xbox-HQ Enthusiast Xbox Version: Xbox V1.0 Modded: Xecuter 3 & 250gig HDD
Joined: Dec 13, 2006 Posts: 23 Location: Woodbridge, Va.
Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 1:58 am Post subject:
stud_man50 wrote:
With that box, i used an x-chip with the X2 5032.. i have an xecuter3 CE wit a x3 3294... the xecuter was a little bit easier to flash with a disk.. also with the x-chip i used the usa solderless, and for the xecuter i used the xapt3r...
When you say that you have an xecuter 3 with a x3 3294, what is the x3 3294? I'm probably asking this a little too early. My plan was to get the chip and new hdd and then ask what my next step should be. I'm a little hazy on the whole flashing and bio part though. Thats where I'm going to need some help. Does anyone either have the time to explain it in steps I can understand, or provide a link that already has this done?
Joined: Nov 27, 2005 Posts: 174 Location: Augusta, Georgia
Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 3:22 am Post subject:
The X3 3294 is the correct bios file for the X3 chip. B.I.O.S.=Basic Input Output System, it is what makes the chip work.
Patrick78 Xbox-HQ Enthusiast Xbox Version: Xbox V1.0 Modded: Xecuter 3 & 250gig HDD
Joined: Dec 13, 2006 Posts: 23 Location: Woodbridge, Va.
Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 1:07 pm Post subject:
Yeah, that much I do understand. My guess was that was the bios that he had listed there. But the part I don't really understand is how do you get it onto the chip so that it works??
TheRealHypnotiX Moderator
Joined: Feb 01, 2006 Posts: 2508 Location: Pensacola, FL
Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 2:19 pm Post subject:
u can use network flash, HDD Flash, or Disc Flash, i would suggest the network flash for quality and ease of use!
Power the xbox on to flash bios, choose "Network Flash" It will give you an IP address, type this IP in your web browser. Now that your connected to the chip, choose the BIOS by clicking "Browse" then "Open" on the BIOS of choice. Rmember all the switches on the control panel need to be to left for your first flash. Do as says and do NOT turn off the xbox untill the Eject LED turns amber, if you do not see the LED turn amber, this means that it should have turned off by itself instead.
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