It talks about replacing your Xbox DVD drive with just about any regular PC one. My question is, this guide requires that you have your Xbox open as you can't just replace the old drive but have to keep both drives to have it working. Has this changed since the article was written in like 2003? Can I now just take out the old drive and replace it with any other PC DVDROM drive?
I know I can swap DVDROM drives if they were originally used by the Xbox, like the Thompson, Phillips and Samsungs but what about non original Xbox dvd drives. Thanks
stud_man50 Xbox-HQ Freak Xbox Version: 1.4 Modded: Xecuter3CE
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Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 3:46 pm Post subject:
its kinda that simple, so far the only computer dvd drive you can use is a LG8164 they sell them here http://www.divineo.com/cgi-bin/div-us/search.html and you can buy them a couple ways, already modded and "flashed" with the new firmware, stock, and also you can buy the "solder" chip or solderless chip to convert them to xbox, but if you by the chip you have to flash it with your home pc. any questions just ask _________________ (2) XBOX v1.4:
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eixty Xbox-HQ Enthusiast Xbox Version: 1.0 Modded: Xecuter 2.0 Lite
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Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 4:03 pm Post subject:
stud_man50 wrote:
its kinda that simple, so far the only computer dvd drive you can use is a LG8164 they sell them here http://www.divineo.com/cgi-bin/div-us/search.html and you can buy them a couple ways, already modded and "flashed" with the new firmware, stock, and also you can buy the "solder" chip or solderless chip to convert them to xbox, but if you by the chip you have to flash it with your home pc. any questions just ask
Thanks, seems expensive to go that route though. I guess I'll just stick with the drive now and keep checking ebay for a cheap Samsung drive, though currently they are about as expensive to get as that LG one.
I might also try tweaking the pots on the DVD drives and was thinking about getting a multimeter.
I was looking at these three from Amazon.
Multimeter 1
Of the above three, which would you choose. I plan on using it for other stuff too so it isn't just for the Xbox DVD drive to check OHMs. If anyone has any other suggestions, please say so as well. Thanks again
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Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 7:52 pm Post subject:
You can allways try looking at www.pricewatch.com .... I allways find what I'm looking for there pretty cheap. _________________
stud_man50 Xbox-HQ Freak Xbox Version: 1.4 Modded: Xecuter3CE
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Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 9:54 pm Post subject:
the reason i got one of those is because, I have mine in a PC case and it fits like a glove obviously.. also it reads super fast, and it reads all types. _________________ (2) XBOX v1.4:
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eixty Xbox-HQ Enthusiast Xbox Version: 1.0 Modded: Xecuter 2.0 Lite
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Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2007 7:29 pm Post subject:
TheRealHypnotiX wrote:
i woudl get the 3rd one as it has alot of stuff as u said you will be using it for more so that would be the one!
Thanks, I'll get that one then.
bongripz216 wrote:
You can allways try looking at www.pricewatch.com .... I allways find what I'm looking for there pretty cheap.
Yeah, I use that site as well as froogle and a few others when I'm looking around for deals.
stud_man50 wrote:
the reason i got one of those is because, I have mine in a PC case and it fits like a glove obviously.. also it reads super fast, and it reads all types.
I might get one if the price ever drops to a more reasonable price range for me.
stud_man50 Xbox-HQ Freak Xbox Version: 1.4 Modded: Xecuter3CE
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Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2007 1:39 am Post subject:
ya, over the yrs its pretty much stayed the same price... but like they say you get what you pay for... im not sayin its the totall best, but it defiantly reads everything the best, LOL _________________ (2) XBOX v1.4:
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