Topic: Quick Hdd Question. (Read 67 times)

dave_birdi2007 · « **on:** July 17, 2007, 10:52:00 AM »

Hey all, after managing to soft mod my xbox and use xbmc i'm thinking about upgrading my xbox hdd.

I was wondering if just a torx 20 screwdriver is needed to get enough access to replace the hdd, or if i need a torx 10 as well.

Also could anyone recommend a lockable hdd from HDDs in my price range;-)?

I've got about £40 to play with. Any help would be greatly appreciated as always, many thanks x

icuubi · « **Reply #1 on:** July 17, 2007, 12:12:00 PM »

You will need both Torx bits. The screws holding the HDD in its tray are a smaller size than the case screws.

Most newer HD's are lockable. Just be sure to buy a name brand one.

dave_birdi2007 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 17, 2007, 03:30:00 PM »

Right, looks like i'm gonna get this one

Western Digital Caviar 250GB U100

mfr#: WD2500JB

Other users have found that it works fine.

One last question, i've got a copy of Slayers autoinstaller, could anyone be kind enough to post a link on a how to set up the drive using the autoinstaller?

ps thanks for the speedy reply!

dave_birdi2007 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 17, 2007, 06:16:00 PM »

Just before i get abused for being a "newb" and not searching. Will following this tut be ok?

http://www.xbox-scen...dd-install2.php

So i'm right in thinkig i don't need to attach the new hdd to my computer to set it up at all? X

dave_birdi2007 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 17, 2007, 10:25:00 PM »

So just to confirm..

#1 - I FTP my XBOX's EEPROM into the "linux\eeprom" directory of xboxhdm.

#2 - I FTP my XBOX's C:\ into the "linux\C" directory of xboxhdm.

#3 - I FTP my XBOX's E:\ into the "linux\E" directory of xboxhdm.

#4 - I Make the xboxhdm iso and burn it.

ON PC

#5 - I set the jumper on my new HDD to master and and plug it into the primary master IDE channel.

#6 - I set the jumper on my CD/DVD Rom Drive to slave and plug it into the primary slave IDE channel.

#7 - I boot up the xboxhdm disk.

#8 - I select the option to rebuild my new XBOX HDD from scratch formating each partition appropriately and
restoring each drive.

#9 - I select option 6 to generate the locking keys and use option 7 to back up the relevant keys so i don't mistype it. Keys acquired from EEPROM.

#10 - I then lock the new HDD with the code from the FLOPPY using lockhd command.

#11 - I can just plug in the drive an everything will be great?!

At the bottom of kingroach's tutorial it says "DONT FORGET TO LOCK YOUR HD BEFORE YOU SHUTDOWN XBOX", if i'm just installing a new hdd from scratch why would i need the xbox on or is this just for restoring a retail drive?

Thanks again x

dave_birdi2007 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 18, 2007, 07:51:00 AM »

I don't intend to ever use my old RETAIL XBOX hdd ever again, it's getting thrown away.

Am i right in thinking i don't need to connect my RETAIL XBOX HDD to my pc EVER?

xx

Revised::

#1 - I FTP my XBOX's EEPROM into the "linux\eeprom" directory of xboxhdm, and "backup" directory.

#2 - I FTP my XBOX's C:\ into the "linux\C" directory of xboxhdm.

#3 - I FTP my XBOX's E:\ into the "linux\E" directory of xboxhdm.

#4 - I Make the xboxhdm iso and burn it.

ON PC

#5 - I set the jumper on my new HDD to master and and plug it into the primary master IDE channel.

#6 - I set the jumper on my CD/DVD Rom Drive to master and plug it into the secondary master IDE channel.

#7 - I boot up the xboxhdm disk.

#8 - I select the option to rebuild my new XBOX HDD from scratch formating each partition appropriately and
restoring each drive.

#9 - I select option 6 to generate the locking keys and use option 7 to back up the relevant keys so i don't mistype it. Keys acquired from EEPROM.

#10 - I then lock the new HDD with the code from the FLOPPY using lockhd command.

#11 - I can just plug in the drive an everything will be great?!

icuubi · « **Reply #6 on:** July 18, 2007, 09:30:00 AM »

Heres how I did mine ( and two others).

Softmod the original XBOX HD using Ndure 1.1 and the game of your choice.

During this process Ndure will prompt you to backup your EEProm - do that.

Once the the mod process is done, FTP the Krayzie Extras's folders to your Xbox E:\Apps directory.

Launch the Extras from Apps and proceed into the game save, this will unlock your shadowc (you will have to enter a password to get to this point, and your front LED should turn RED when the shadowc is unlocked)

At this point copy your C and E drives to your computer, and build the XBOXHDM disc.

Connect the new HD as the only HD in your computer. Boot to the XBOXHDM disc.

Follow the prompts to build your new HD. Pretty self explanatory once your in there.

Lock the HD. You shouldn't need a floppy with the eeprom provided you copied your backuped EEProm to the XBOXHDM folder before you build the disc.

Install new HD into XBOX, ensure that it boots. If so congrats!

Take your old Xbox HD, put it in a ESD bag and put it in a safe place, it will provide a backup incase your new HD decides to go kaput.

dave_birdi2007 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 18, 2007, 10:01:00 AM »

Right, almost set to go one last question.

What does unlcoking shadowc do? Are there files that you can't get access to under normal FTP? x

P.S I softmodded with ndures 1.1 installer with Mechassault installing Evox's dashboard

dave_birdi2007 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 18, 2007, 10:16:00 AM »

QUOTE

Once the the mod process is done, FTP the Krayzie Extras's folders to your Xbox E:\Apps directory.

Launch the Extras from Apps and proceed into the game save, this will unlock your shadowc (you will have to enter a password to get to this point, and your front LED should turn RED when the shadowc is unlocked)

I'm on xbins and can't find "Krayzie's Extras" where abouts is it?

Thanks all for the massive help:)

dave_birdi2007 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 18, 2007, 05:17:00 PM »

dave_birdi2007 · « **Reply #10 on:** July 19, 2007, 07:18:00 AM »

pleasee could someone help:)

dave_birdi2007 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 19, 2007, 08:24:00 AM »

right after a bit of research i've got all the info i need and have made the disk. Will order the drive today and see what happens.

Big up to icuubi, have yourself a

on me.

icuubi · « **Reply #12 on:** July 19, 2007, 04:24:00 PM »

Got everything you need then? Post up if you need any help, the whole process can be pretty frustrating your first time through.

dave_birdi2007 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 27, 2007, 12:27:00 PM »

YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Managed to get my new HDD up and running, just 2 last questions.

1.)What's the quickest way to copy stuff to the xbox? FTP seems to be really slow, i get about 2-3 MB/s.

2.) I have the 137GB prob with this 250GB drive, i've installed nkpatcher67 with the softmod. Have tried to search for an article helping me but most of the fixes seem to be for XBOX's with with modchips. How do i rectify this on a softmodded XBOX?

capboy210 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 27, 2007, 12:47:00 PM »

You may as well FTP. Just let it FTP all the junk for about 3-5 hours. It took me 9 hours to transfer 250 GB's from one xbox to the other.

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