Joined: Aug 21, 2006 Posts: 519 Location: Ontario, Canada
Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 3:10 am Post subject: Xbox HD
Ok i just put in a new maxtor 30 gb HD in the xbox.. the hard drive itself makes quite a lot of noise. Like i can actually hear the thing spinning. Does anyone know whats wrong with it?
Manik Xbox-HQ Freak
Joined: Aug 21, 2006 Posts: 519 Location: Ontario, Canada
Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 3:23 am Post subject:
while i was in this drive, my brother pressed the power button two times really quickly. Now the hard drive is not even RUNNING! i am getting error 7 msg.. help !
Manik Xbox-HQ Freak
Joined: Aug 21, 2006 Posts: 519 Location: Ontario, Canada
Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 3:31 am Post subject:
found the drive in my basement in a computer. It's 30 gb, maxtor, 7200 rpm. It is not working anymore.
KingArthur Xbox-HQ Member Xbox Version: Xbox v1.6 Modded: Xenium ICE
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Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 3:38 am Post subject:
Code 07 is a hdd timeout. Check all the connections ide/power cable... _________________ Xbox v1.6
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Manik Xbox-HQ Freak Xbox Version: Xbox v1.6 Modded: Xenium ICE
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Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 3:44 am Post subject:
hdd is properly connected it stopped RUNNING. i mentioned before that it was working making a lot of noise (running) until my bro flickered the power button on xbox...
KingArthur Xbox-HQ Member Xbox Version: Xbox v1.6 Modded: Xenium ICE
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Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 3:46 am Post subject:
hmmm... How old is the drive? You may have killed it. Could have been at the end of its life span. Try hooking up to your computer and see if it works there. _________________ Xbox v1.6
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TheRealHypnotiX Moderator
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Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 3:48 am Post subject:
that wont work as the files are xbox and its prolly locked, but i do believe its dead my friend! Luckily i have never had this problem! need to buy a new 1 anyway its probly OLD _________________ Hotswap Tutorial|FTP Tutorial|HyperX Flashing Tutorial
KingArthur Xbox-HQ Member Xbox Version: Xbox v1.6 Modded: Xenium ICE
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Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 3:51 am Post subject:
Shouldnt be locked since its an aftermarket 30gb hdd, although even if it is formatted for xbox already, you can still plug it into your pc and see if it powers on and the cmos should detect the drive, you just wont be able to see any files. _________________ Xbox v1.6
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Manik Xbox-HQ Freak Xbox Version: Xbox v1.6 Modded: Xenium ICE
Joined: Aug 21, 2006 Posts: 519 Location: Ontario, Canada
Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 3:53 am Post subject:
well i did put it in a computer and powered it up but its not getting detected? is there anyway to fix the drive itself?
Manik Xbox-HQ Freak Xbox Version: Xbox v1.6 Modded: Xenium ICE
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Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 3:59 am Post subject:
i just read quite a lot about maxtor hdds. It appears that they are not the best choice. A lot of people's maxtor comp drives crash.
Manik Xbox-HQ Freak Xbox Version: Xbox v1.6 Modded: Xenium ICE
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Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 4:01 am Post subject:
I have a segate drive (17gb). will this screw up like a maxtor?
Manik Xbox-HQ Freak Xbox Version: Xbox v1.6 Modded: Xenium ICE
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Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 4:03 am Post subject:
I believe it is in good condition not like the maxtor i found in basement...
KingArthur Xbox-HQ Member Xbox Version: Xbox v1.6 Modded: Xenium ICE
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Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 4:40 am Post subject:
17gb should be fine. You maxtor was probably just ready to die, with making those noises. _________________ Xbox v1.6
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Greven Xbox-Hq Genius Xbox Version: Xbox V1.6 Modded: Xecuter 3 CE
Joined: Jan 19, 2006 Posts: 2755 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 4:42 am Post subject:
Search and you will find just as many compliants about WD and seagate, it happen all over.
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paulie121 Xbox-HQ User Xbox Version: 1.6 Modded: sid 5.0
Joined: Sep 27, 2006 Posts: 18 Location: cumbria in the uk
Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2006 2:44 am Post subject:
get a seagate hd cos maxtor are known for dieing i had 1 in my pc and it started to make noises and then it just died on me
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