Topic: Wire Theory (benq Vs Lite-on) (Read 32 times)

londonunderground · « **on:** September 05, 2008, 05:47:00 PM »

I was hoping someone with experience flashing 360's over the past 4-5 months could provide some insight into the theory of white wires versus yellow wires.

My 360 recently kicked the bucket (RRoD) again and it doesn't appear the x-clamp fix is going to be able to bail me out for a 4th tiem. I've purchased a new 360 and removed the face plate to expose the hole under the drive. There's currently 2 white wires.

From the posts I've seen, this indicates this is likely a BenQ drive. Is the theory sound or bunk?

Thanks,
-LU

Ranger72 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 05, 2008, 05:50:00 PM »

White wires indicates BenQ. What is the manufacture date on the back of the console? If it was made after April this year it should be LiteOn.

londonunderground · « **Reply #2 on:** September 05, 2008, 06:56:00 PM »

Manufacturing date is 2008-06-10 (so it's after April).

From what I've seen, it's very likely you'll get a lite-on post April although the fact this has white wires raises my question on the white vs. yellow theory.

Ranger72 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 05, 2008, 07:00:00 PM »

QUOTE(londonunderground @ Sep 6 2008, 02:32 AM)

Manufacturing date is 2008-06-10 (so it's after April).

From what I've seen, it's very likely you'll get a lite-on post April although the fact this has white wires raises my question on the white vs. yellow theory.

I agree. You may have to take it apart to truly find out.

londonunderground · « **Reply #4 on:** September 05, 2008, 07:02:00 PM »

I'll likely open it up this weekend for confirmation. I'll post my findings back on thread.

MrBj · « **Reply #5 on:** September 17, 2008, 03:46:00 PM »

I'm in the same situation. My manufature date is 2008-06-11. Did you try opening it up? What did you find inside?

pantho · « **Reply #6 on:** September 17, 2008, 09:30:00 PM »

I love this thread (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Ok, good mines a benQ ! Woot, white wires and made in feb, ill grab the 10star and via sata this week (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

steveo1978 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 18, 2008, 02:12:00 AM »

mine i believe was made in may 08 and it has a Benq

the russian · « **Reply #8 on:** November 19, 2008, 02:41:00 AM »

Well mine was made in 2006/05/14 and it has a Hitachi.

xannax · « **Reply #9 on:** December 25, 2008, 05:02:00 PM »

I lucked out. Check this out

Man Date 2008-11-07

HDMI

Has the lower Power consumption 12vdc 14.28 5v 1 a

Has the paper type seal rather than the plastic sticker type.

This thing actually had a BENQ drive in it.

From the dvd drive report site this is a very rare thing.

Oh and by the way. It does have the two white wires in the front.

Millerboy3 · « **Reply #10 on:** December 25, 2008, 10:21:00 PM »

thats a refurb in disquise sounds like. lol

xannax · « **Reply #11 on:** December 25, 2008, 11:07:00 PM »

Maybe a refurb in disguise yeah lol. I bought it brand new sealed at best buy but that means nothing. There was a huge stack of 360 pro bundles with the 60GB and the indiana jones and kung fu panda. I bet i picked out the only one considering the chances. Anyways, I was phsyced.

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