Topic: Xchip On V1.6 Console (Read 44 times)

cravavr3 · « **on:** August 07, 2004, 09:32:00 AM »

Most importantly take your time, do not rush.

Easybuy2000 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 24, 2004, 07:45:00 AM »

When soldering the Lframe/D0 point use the alt point under the motherboard instead of the via point on the top. The Lframe/D0 point under the motherboard is much easier to solder.

Aphex242 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 12, 2004, 10:41:00 PM »

Excellent points, I appreciate it. I have an X-Chip on the way and a 1.6 Xbox dying to take it on... this article will undoubtedly help a lot... I'd already had your idea of 'practicing' on stuff (old modem and NIC laying around) so I'm feeling ok about it, thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[email protected] · « **Reply #3 on:** September 13, 2004, 07:32:00 PM »

Aphex242 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 14, 2004, 11:52:00 AM »

So I did my install... I don't have the chip yet, but I had time and wanted a jump on it so I got the pinheaders from Frys hehe... MAN I was daunted by the whole thing... but I gotta say two things:

1. Every solder basically went perfectly.
2. I never had to clean up.

Regardless, I was still very stressed putting it all back together to see if it'd still boot... and it does.

So. When I get my chip I'm praying it'll work after soldering those last two contacts (I even already soldered the d0 and the +5v leads to their proper places, and just taped 'em outta the way).

Aphex242 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 16, 2004, 10:50:00 AM »

Thanks for your fantastic help!

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