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[podger]

Firstly I know that the firmware can't be read....

BUT!

When M$ install a new DVD do they Key change on the system board or do they flash the DVD to match what's already on the motherboard?

Coz if they flash the DVD with the key from the system board, than any of you guys who had previously flashed your drives should have you DVD key... All you need to do then is get a spare drive, flash you key and SPOOF.... Question is what is the ID string, but maybe you could get this from the SATA bios on your PC.

If this works you could "Donate" your drives to the members who can get to work hacking this baby..

This post has been edited by podger: Apr 29 2008, 11:04 AM

[Antman1]

QUOTE(podger @ Apr 29 2008, 11:39 AM)

Firstly I know that the firmware can't be read....

BUT!

When M$ install a new DVD do they Key change on the system board or do they flash the DVD to match what's already on the motherboard?

Coz if they flash the DVD with the key from the system board, than any of you guys who had previously flashed your drives should have you DVD key... All you need to do then is get a spare drive, flash you key and SPOOF.... Question is what is the ID string, but maybe you could get this from the SATA bios on your PC.

If this works you could "Donate" your drives to the members who can get to work hacking this baby..

yeah if they have an old hitachi or samsung or benq they could reflash it with their old key they used to flash before they sent it away and hook it up and see if it works.  if so then they are in business and I am sure team modfreaks or someone would even be willing to buy the drive from them.

Good Thinking Podger!

This post has been edited by Antman1: Apr 29 2008, 01:48 PM

[thorro]

Just got brand new x360 arcade for modding, manuf. date 2008-04-06.

Inside BenQ drive, March 2008, tray cover is white, like in old 2005 consoles.

Location: EU

This post has been edited by thorro: Apr 29 2008, 02:38 PM

[caster420]

QUOTE(Antman1 @ Apr 29 2008, 08:47 AM)

yeah if they have an old hitachi or samsung or benq they could reflash it with their old key they used to flash before they sent it away and hook it up and see if it works.  if so then they are in business and I am sure team modfreaks or someone would even be willing to buy the drive from them.

Good Thinking Podger!

I highly doubt they have the same motherboard returned to them.  If they do, the OSIG string will be changed (which we dont know), and most likely the key.  

Caster.

[Antman1]

QUOTE(caster420 @ Apr 29 2008, 07:00 PM)

I highly doubt they have the same motherboard returned to them.  If they do, the OSIG string will be changed (which we dont know), and most likely the key.  

Caster.

No harm in trying.  (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[teztickles]

Yeah I thought about doing that same thing (ie changing the drive over) until I realised they'd changed the motherboard too and the only way to get the key is through the drive...(IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

I guess this will probably be the case for most of them considering most repairs (I'm guessing) would be due to the 3 RROD error. At the moment I guess you're one of the lucky ones if they only did change the drive and not the motherboard..............tez

[Death_Medic]

Well Its official its here in the USA as well just got a refurb back and in it was the Lite on (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

[coolstuff_herm]

Just got an exchange back from microsoft mexico with the new reader in DG-16d25 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) dated April 2008..

[Death_Medic]

BTW They have a new security sticker on them as well. I have a crappy blurry Pic (thanks kids for playing with my camera) (IMG:http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f133/sveenstra1620/DSCF0034.jpg)

[VanydotK]

That warranty sticker isn't new, it's been around for a while now.

[thorro]

QUOTE(VanydotK @ Apr 30 2008, 10:36 AM)

That warranty sticker isn't new, it's been around for a while now.

Can it be removed without damage, like the old silver one?

[HOMiE7]

I've been waiting for hacked firmware and instructions about flashing this drive... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

[caster420]

QUOTE(HOMiE7 @ Apr 30 2008, 02:22 PM)

I've been waiting for hacked firmware and instructions about flashing this drive... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

You better plan on waiting a while.  This wont happen over night.

 

Caster.

[Martinchris23]

QUOTE(thorro @ Apr 30 2008, 02:18 PM)

Can it be removed without damage, like the old silver one?

If you're waiting for an answer about commiting warranty fraud, don't hold your breath.

[HOMiE7]

QUOTE(caster420 @ May 1 2008, 12:21 AM)

You better plan on waiting a while.  This wont happen over night.

I haven't another choise...