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superman3

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« on: November 03, 2004, 06:12:00 PM »

Plus the led i installed isn't coming on at all.  Is there some way to turn the chip on?
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appleguru

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« Reply #1 on: November 03, 2004, 06:15:00 PM »

You haven't installed the chip correctly. What version xbox do you have, and what installation method did you use?
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superman3

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« Reply #2 on: November 03, 2004, 06:27:00 PM »

Does anyone have any suggestions on what could have went wrong?
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« Reply #3 on: November 03, 2004, 06:30:00 PM »

Did you install the pinheader in the correct LPC holes? Is your chip on the header the right way?  can you take some pictures of your install?
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superman3

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« Reply #4 on: November 03, 2004, 06:32:00 PM »

yes I installed them in the correct holes and it is facing the right way
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« Reply #5 on: November 03, 2004, 06:41:00 PM »

Bad install, redo the LPC and d0 points.
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« Reply #6 on: November 03, 2004, 07:07:00 PM »

Yes, however, even if d0 wasn't installed correctly, if the chip was getting power it's LED would light up red.
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« Reply #7 on: November 03, 2004, 08:17:00 PM »

Your pinheader soldering 8)

Check for any cold (Dull and non-silver) joints, and ensure your chip is on the header the correct way (It can go on backwards...)
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