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[modarea]

I try the installation following the same installation diagram for the other hitachi drives.
I adjust the laser and backups were booting

Here are some pics of the installation

XBOX360 Elite:
http://www.mod-area....a...um=53&pos=5
Top PCB:
http://www.mod-area....a...um=53&pos=4
Bottom PCB:
http://www.mod-area....a...um=53&pos=0
Rom Version:
http://www.mod-area....a...um=53&pos=1
PCB & Rom Version:
http://www.mod-area....a...um=53&pos=3

Be carefull when removing the black epoxy

[mikel81]

What points did you use for the missing ground etc.?  I also notice one of the points on my xbox MB has a component where the diagram to install NME-360 has none at that point.  

Can anyone confirm this is a v79?  I really don't feel like ripping into my box just to compare it. (although M$ did make it SUPER easy to get into a 360.  Weren't they trying to make it harder?)

[costas83]

I have made the install of the 1.2 six months ago on a 79DJ ,didn`t adjust the laser and still boots great each time,copies or originals.

[modarea]

I use alternate points for GND and POWER, otherwise A to I are the same as the diagram

I had to readjust the DVD pot because it was set at 5.45k. At 4k, did not read the backups correctly, at 3.15k, everything was perfect

[mikel81]

Thanks for the info.

I've had all of the parts.  Was waiting of confirmation of compatibility before destroying my box.  I guess here goes nada.

One quick question...How do I get the drive key on a v79 incase I screw up and need to replace it?  (knock on wood)


Also, Modarea, it appears you scraped the contacts to stagger the solder points.  Looks good.

This post has been edited by mikel81: May 17 2007, 07:44 AM

[Terriff]

I have just finished installing my Xeno-360 on my Hitachi 0079fk drive. The activity light and boot up works as it should, but I have yet to get a backup playing. I have a feeling it's because I'm not using Verbatim DVDs.

I'm using Philips Double Layer 8x discs from a 25 pack. Manufacturer ID: CMC MAG D04 (from Nero InfoTool)

Has anyone had success installing the nme 1.2 or xeno-360 on a 0079fk Hitachi??

I will keep you posted on the progress..

[viperone]

QUOTE(Terriff @ Jun 8 2007, 07:27 PM)

I have just finished installing my Xeno-360 on my Hitachi 0079fk drive. The activity light and boot up works as it should, but I have yet to get a backup playing. I have a feeling it's because I'm not using Verbatim DVDs.

I'm using Philips Double Layer 8x discs from a 25 pack. Manufacturer ID: CMC MAG D04 (from Nero InfoTool)

Has anyone had success installing the nme 1.2 or xeno-360 on a 0079fk Hitachi??

I will keep you posted on the progress..

I have a 360 Elite open and ready to go. Would really appreciate an install link on the Xeno 360, I also have the Hitachi - LG 0079FK thank in advance!

[Terriff]

I realized that my post above should probably have a new thread, so I've created it here.

[iamcanadian2222]

It looks like you removed the 470 coil altogether and bridged the points.  Per the Team Underdog website it sounds like you should remove the coil, bridge the points, and then attach the coil to the +5V pad.  Have you found that the coil is not needed at all?

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We still get a lot of requests asking how to fix the NME 1.2 Chips. It's pretty easy: Just desolder the 470 coil from the chip and replace it for a bridge of solder, then solder the coil to the +5V point. Check the following picture. This is how a fixed NME 1.2 should look like.

(IMG:http://www.team-underdog.com/images/nme12_fix.jpg)

[Terriff]

QUOTE(iamcanadian2222 @ Jun 9 2007, 05:15 PM)

It looks like you removed the 470 coil altogether and bridged the points.  Per the Team Underdog website it sounds like you should remove the coil, bridge the points, and then attach the coil to the +5V pad.  Have you found that the coil is not needed at all?

See the Hitachi install instructions on the NME site as well:

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The NME-360 v1.2 comes with a small SMD part (coil). This coil is only required for Hitachi 46/47/58/59 DJ drives.
Solder the coil with one side to the 5V point of the chip and to the other side solder the wire which then leads to the 5V point of the DVD drive. Hitachi 78 and Samsung drives drives don't require the additional coil.

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[iamcanadian2222]

QUOTE(Terriff @ Jun 9 2007, 11:51 AM)

See the Hitachi install instructions on the NME site as well:

I was assuming that is in reference to the 220 coil that is included in the NME 1.2 package.  The package I received had the 470 coil soldered onto the chip (as you can see in the picture above) and included a 220 coil in a small plastic case.

Here's a link to a picture of my NME 1.2 chip and 220 coil - the ones I was talking about above.
Link to Image

[Terriff]

QUOTE(iamcanadian2222 @ Jun 9 2007, 09:14 PM)

I was assuming that is in reference to the 220 coil that is included in the NME 1.2 package. ..

Ahh. You could be right!

[modarea]

It work perfectly without the coil, all the tests have been done without coil (470 or 220)

Console is running close to 24 hours a day the last 2 weeks, no banning, backups are running great

I would suggest using the coil, it shuldn't hurt but measure the voltage drop just to be sure

Happy modding

[iamcanadian2222]

QUOTE(mikel81 @ May 16 2007, 01:22 AM)

What points did you use for the missing ground etc.?  I also notice one of the points on my xbox MB has a component where the diagram to install NME-360 has none at that point.  

Can anyone confirm this is a v79?  I really don't feel like ripping into my box just to compare it. (although M$ did make it SUPER easy to get into a 360.  Weren't they trying to make it harder?)

I opened up my 360 (w/ 79fk) on the assumption that the pictures were indeed of a 79fk drive.  The PCB board does look the same, but where the GND and +5V wires are going to in the pictures there are no points for you to solder to.  Here's a link to a picture of my DVD PCB board with the chip just sitting there so you can compare where the wires are going to - and a link to Mod-Area's install.

My Install: PCB and Chip
Mod-Area: Bottom PCB

QUOTE(modarea @ May 16 2007, 07:12 AM)

I use alternate points for GND and POWER, otherwise A to I are the same as the diagram

I had to readjust the DVD pot because it was set at 5.45k. At 4k, did not read the backups correctly, at 3.15k, everything was perfect

@Mod-Area
What alternative points are you using?  Where the wires are going to in the photo (Bottom PCB) there aren't any contact points.

...could you explain where you've connected the GND and +5V points?

[Terriff]

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...could you explain where you've connected the GND and +5V points?

You simply need to scratch away the coating to those points. The ground point can be anywhere along the continuous ground plane (but stick to the spot that modarea showed for consistency). Use the same process for the +5V point. Simply scratch away the coating anywhere within the rectangle area shown in the pics.

You know you've gone far enough when you see the copper trace and the solder sticks. There is a clear(ish) layer close to the copper that may deceive you into thinking you've reached the metal. Scratch through until the solder adheres to the copper.

This post has been edited by Terriff: Jun 12 2007, 06:17 PM