Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 8:57 am Post subject: Xbit solder install problem
I soldered my XBIT chip (one of the older ones) to my v 1.4 xbox. There was no specific instructions online from team DMS, so I followed the v 1.5 install guide and soldered it to those points. I loaded the bios onto the chip, but it only boots sometimes.
I can only get it to boot if I am physically touching the xbit wires that connect the chip itself to the board that holds the dip switches. Otherwise the xbox will not boot and just flashes red and green lights (FRAGS).
Anyone know what the issue might be? Is it possible that I have a short or that the chip is not properly grounded?
stud_man50 Xbox-HQ Freak Xbox Version: 1.4 Modded: Xecuter3CE
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Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 11:43 pm Post subject:
most likely the D0 point, also make sure all your solder points are good. _________________ (2) XBOX v1.4:
Xecuter3CE Modchip
X3 3294 Bios
250GB Seagate HDD
XBMC Dashboard
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FallenCow Xbox-HQ Newbie Xbox Version: 1.4 Modded: Xecuter3CE
Joined: Apr 25, 2007 Posts: 3
Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2007 1:46 am Post subject:
I still have to worry about the D0 point even though everything soldered? What's curious is that it works, just only half the time. Would touching the wires have any affect on whether or not it loads the bios? (or is that just a coincidence)
stud_man50 Xbox-HQ Freak Xbox Version: 1.4 Modded: Xecuter3CE
Joined: Feb 20, 2006 Posts: 808 Location: MI, USA
Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2007 5:26 pm Post subject:
yes it would if your soldering isnt the best... somewhere along the line you might have not gotten a good solder.. if the chip is always getting power then its your D0 point, if it powers on and off, then its one or more off the pin soldering points _________________ (2) XBOX v1.4:
Xecuter3CE Modchip
X3 3294 Bios
250GB Seagate HDD
XBMC Dashboard
Disclaimer: It is my intention to give the best possible advice to all forum users. However should my advice fail to be of a reasonble standard I cannot be held liable for any loss or damage caused. To act on any advice given without contemplating the consequences shows stupidity and ignorance on your behalf.
FallenCow Xbox-HQ Newbie Xbox Version: 1.4 Modded: Xecuter3CE
Joined: Apr 25, 2007 Posts: 3
Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 7:34 am Post subject:
Thanks for the help. I'll recheck my soldering points. So for sure it won't have anything to do w/ me soldering the wrong ground point? The only reason I ask again is that DMS only posted soldering points for v1.0-1.3 and v1.5. Any reason you can think of why it would work when I'm touching the wire?
stud_man50 Xbox-HQ Freak Xbox Version: 1.4 Modded: Xecuter3CE
Joined: Feb 20, 2006 Posts: 808 Location: MI, USA
Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 11:05 pm Post subject:
the only thing i can think of is your solder points. double, triple maybe even resolder if it still does it the no boot after a visual.. if the points arent really touching solder wont really bridge the gap, so sometimes it maybe even looks like a good solder, and it wont be.. _________________ (2) XBOX v1.4:
Xecuter3CE Modchip
X3 3294 Bios
250GB Seagate HDD
XBMC Dashboard
Disclaimer: It is my intention to give the best possible advice to all forum users. However should my advice fail to be of a reasonble standard I cannot be held liable for any loss or damage caused. To act on any advice given without contemplating the consequences shows stupidity and ignorance on your behalf.
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