Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 12:46 am Post subject: new guy with broken box
hey what's up, i'm new here. i've never had a console before but my friend just gave me an xbox that supposedly has a broken hard drive thinking i could fix it. from what i understand so far i'm going to need a mod chip and another hard drive, but the next steps are a little hazy to me (i.e. what actually goes on the drive once i get it and whether or not i actually need to extract the hdd key). there's so many tutorials on the web, i have no idea which ones apply to me. if someone could just kinda point me in the right direction i'd really appreciate it.
wes213 Administrator
Joined: Feb 04, 2007 Posts: 10520 Location: Harrisonburg V.A.
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 1:00 am Post subject:
If you get a mod chip and a new blank hdd thats lockable then you dont need the hdd key aka eeprom, get a chip a new hdd and download auto installer deluxe (aka aid 4.02) and thats all you wold need.
any more just post back and ill tell you what i know.
Welcome to the HQ guy.
italian_ice Xbox-HQ Elite Member Xbox Version: 1.4 Modded: Xenium Ice
Joined: Jun 10, 2006 Posts: 341 Location: USA
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 1:01 am Post subject:
Yeah, a mod chip and a new HD will definitely cure your blues. Not to mention since you are chipping your machine, it will open up a whole new world of opportunities that standard machines just don't offer.
There are so many chips out there, and to be honest I haven't been doing much chipping in the last year so my advice would be to look around and find the best price with the best options.
I have always been partial to Xenium and Xecuter brand chips, but there are some cheapmod alternatives out there too. Some of the less expensive chips are mighty good so don't just buy the chip cuz it's expensive. Also determine whether you want to solder the chip or purchase a solderless solution. I prefer soldering.
Once you decide what chip you want, a tutorial for that particular chip and your particular version of Xbox will be easy to find.
To simplify your need to do list, here you go:
- Determine what chip you want and buy it.
- Find a HD (unlocked). HD's are very inexpensive these days. A 200GB HD is inexpensively purchased anywhere, even Wal-Mart.
- Download Autoinstaller Deluxe! This will help you greatly once you have your machine chipped.
- Make sure you have understanding on how to create and use a bios disk. This is a must, as without the proper bios you won't be able to enjoy your chip.
- Get to work! Now that you have all your hardware, software, and tutorials there's nothing to stop you from getting your machine up and running and enjoying all the benefits a modded Xbox has to offer!
irishismyname Xbox-HQ Newbie Xbox Version: 1.4 Modded: Xenium Ice
Joined: Jul 28, 2007 Posts: 9
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 1:12 am Post subject:
wow i can't believe it's that easy. i kept getting the impression that this would turn into a total disaster. so the mod chip tutorials will cover locking a brand new drive?
wes213 Administrator
Joined: Feb 04, 2007 Posts: 10520 Location: Harrisonburg V.A.
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 1:14 am Post subject:
Sure thing just use aid 4.02 and it will lock the hdd for you.
irishismyname Xbox-HQ Newbie Xbox Version: 1.4 Modded: Xenium Ice
Joined: Jul 28, 2007 Posts: 9
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 1:57 am Post subject:
awesome. i can't thank you guys enough.
wes213 Administrator
Joined: Feb 04, 2007 Posts: 10520 Location: Harrisonburg V.A.
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 3:13 am Post subject:
Aint no thing guy thats why the HQ is here and good luck modding.
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