Topic: Matrix Went Dead (3xboot, Red/green) (Read 181 times)

evilc_y · « **Reply #15 on:** December 06, 2003, 03:56:00 PM »

Hi, I'll double check my xbox, but I believe it is a v1.0.
I did use the mode-1 to test the matrix contact, when I initially installed it.
But now, I've been trying for ages, and still can't get a green LED on test mode.

When I flashed the Matrix (after the Xbox died), I did verify it and it is okay.
I did use a new 9V battery as well.

Regarding the HD, I've put in a 40G and it was working for the past 10 months.
I'll try to find my orginal xbox HD and test it again.

Actually, do you need to connect the IDE-cable in order to boot the xbox?
This is because, right now I've NO-Eject. I can't insert a disc to boot.
However, if I disconnect the cable, I can Eject the tray, but of coz, can't boot with any cd-rw.

Thanks for all the help, keep them coming. I'll need all that I can get
It has been a terrible weekend

Still can't believe I used no more than 5-10 minutes to install this chip, but now I'm spending days to fix my xbox

evilc · « **Reply #16 on:** December 06, 2003, 07:35:00 PM »

I've plugged in the original HD, but the conditions do not change

edit: for some reason, I logged in as my original-user that I created last year, when I first got the xbox... from now on I'll use my new username to post msg.

Dankbud · « **Reply #17 on:** December 07, 2003, 06:45:00 AM »

u need to re-align it, it always reboots 3 times then frags or whatever when it comes un-aligned....

evilc_y · « **Reply #18 on:** December 07, 2003, 05:52:00 PM »

Hi Dankbud, I will try re-allignment again.
Just one quick question, if the problem is only becoz of alignment (which I trully hope it is), I just wonder why my xbox doesn't even boot without the matrix installed...

Do you think I can still use my xbox w/o a mod chip?

Thanks

evilc_y · « **Reply #19 on:** December 09, 2003, 01:21:00 PM »

Does anyone has any idea why it doesn't even boot without the mod chip?

pontfirebird73 · « **Reply #20 on:** December 10, 2003, 07:19:00 AM »

you could have a bad/lifted trace somewhere.

Dankbud · « **Reply #21 on:** December 10, 2003, 11:38:00 AM »

QUOTE (evilc_y @ Dec 8 2003, 03:52 AM)

Hi Dankbud, I will try re-allignment again.
Just one quick question, if the problem is only becoz of alignment (which I trully hope it is), I just wonder why my xbox doesn't even boot without the matrix installed...

Do you think I can still use my xbox w/o a mod chip?

Thanks

whats the name of ur msdash xbe? have u unlocked ur hdd? do u have a hacked version of ms dash?

TheBugster · « **Reply #22 on:** December 10, 2003, 12:00:00 PM »

I have a Matrix + v1.0 Xbox too. I get exactly the same problem. You can come back to the box (without moving it) and you just get the green/red flashing prob. I have to give it a wack sometimes 3 or 4 times before it will start working. Initially, of course, we assumed it was become unaligned somehow - so we now have it screwed in from underneath the mothboard with a nut - there is NO way this baby is moving. However we still occasionly get the problem and it's a damn pain - we just can't work out what the problem is.

evilc_y · « **Reply #23 on:** December 10, 2003, 01:18:00 PM »

I've the evox dashboard installed last year. My HD is unlocked and has been working for almost 11 months.

I'm now carefully checking the board, but still can't see any bad contacts/trace...

pontfirebird73 · « **Reply #24 on:** December 10, 2003, 02:34:00 PM »

its the ones you can't see that get you every time. you must use a continuity test from a multimeter.

Dankbud · « **Reply #25 on:** December 10, 2003, 07:16:00 PM »

QUOTE (evilc_y @ Dec 10 2003, 11:18 PM)

My HD is unlocked and has been working for almost 11 months....

well thats why it wont boot to ms dash w.out a mod chip...

pontfirebird73 · « **Reply #26 on:** December 11, 2003, 07:21:00 AM »

were any other soldering done to your xbox before you got a chip? Is your ata cable any good? Does it frag with mod chip in and original hd?

boob450 · « **Reply #27 on:** December 11, 2003, 08:58:00 AM »

I had the same problem to a t and it happens bout 1 a month did everthing under the sun to correct the prob with no luck 1 thing you can do wich always fixes the problem the theory of max thrust pays off again lift your box from the chip side about 8-10 inches off carpeted floor with wood subfloor and drop do 2-3 times with it powerd off and I swear it will fix it fixes mine everytime its some kind of chip alighnment/harddrive stuck problem

TheBugster · « **Reply #28 on:** December 11, 2003, 10:32:00 AM »

found a way to get round the problem!

When u get the problem (as in turns off and on 2 or 3 times, then flashes red/green), ALL u need to do is this:

You know you will have a problem when u power the box on - and it turns off (you know it will turn on again any second) - as it is off, lift the box up and give it a bit of a smack on the left hand side - even lift it up and hit the floor with slight force (sounds mad, but its ok) - then as it turns on again, the box will boot up as normal!!

Give it a try - see if it works for you guys!

evilc_y · « **Reply #29 on:** December 11, 2003, 11:27:00 AM »

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