Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2010 1:20 am Post subject: How can I upgrade xbox hard drive, and how? (Softmod)
I have read many tutorials but it looks like there are a few problems I would run into during the process. But first, I have a few questions, I dont want to ruin my xbox if for some reason something fails, is this putting my whole Xbox at risk, or just the Hard Drive itself? And if the upgrade fails, could I simply just put my old hard drive in? I dont know which hard drive to buy, im looking at something with about 100-150GB. What is the most simple method of upgrading the Xbox hard drive, I have looked at a ton of methods, but I dont know what one is the best and most easy. Is there a chance of my computer being damaged through any of the boot disk's? Does my xbox version matter, if so please explain?
Thanks,
LegendaryFire
Osksoldier07 Xbox-HQ Member
Joined: Apr 21, 2009 Posts: 92 Location: USA
Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2010 3:21 am Post subject:
Since you have a softmod, i would say the easiest way would be to use chimp
If you have a 1.6 xbox, then you need to use the top tutorial.
If you try to upgrade and it fails, i'm pretty sure it won't mess up your xbox, but maybe your old harddrive. I have a 200 GB harddive and it's plenty for me. I backup my games and use emulators. Of course i only download games i already own.
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LegendaryFire Moderator
Joined: Jul 20, 2009 Posts: 840 Location: Canada
Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2010 4:02 am Post subject:
How can I tell which Xbox version I have? I have the Xbox Crystal Limited Edition. And apparently that means I have a version 1.5 or 1.6. And the factory code is "05". This is what I have read, "If the factory code is "05" (China), you have at least a 1.1 Xbox. ". Is there a application that can detect my xbox version? And I hope to not open my xbox. But if I am going to do this I will have to at one point or another. Haha. Where is a good place to get a hard drive for a good price?
Theres a program out there called "xbox version detector" that will tell you what xbox you have ..... its in the VIP downloads. _________________
LegendaryFire Moderator
Joined: Jul 20, 2009 Posts: 840 Location: Canada
Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2010 12:11 am Post subject:
user1 wrote:
Theres a program out there called "xbox version detector" that will tell you what xbox you have ..... its in the VIP downloads.
Okay, I just used Xbox Media Center to get that info, I have the xBox version 1.6. But I dont like the jumpers and splitters. Could I just use XboxHDM? If so could is there a different method for the Xbox Version 1.6 aswell?
HD maker will reformat it for you (someone correct me if I am wrong). Read the Howto.txt file that comes with the download.
Good luck finding a HDD
Thanks for the help! One question, should I be worried about ruining my computer or xbox if something goes wrong? Ill post back if I run into any other problems during this process!
Joined: Apr 27, 2008 Posts: 45 Location: Australia
Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2010 12:29 am Post subject:
With adventure there is risk!
If you follow the instructions it should be fine, but i can't guarantee.
Read lots of forums and tutorials to give yourself some confidence.
LegendaryFire Moderator
Joined: Jul 20, 2009 Posts: 840 Location: Canada
Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2010 2:13 am Post subject:
Okay, I got it working using xBoxHDM 1.9. Thanks for all the help!
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