Joined: Nov 11, 2008 Posts: 32 Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 2:59 am Post subject: Xbox Bricked?... Or Fixable?
I'm not too much of a n00b, but I'm not the best either.
I recently changed my default dashboard to XBMC. All was well... until I wanted to upgrade my XBMC version. During my altercation of .xbe (dashboard, I hoped) files, I must have deleted a file needed by the Xbox to start the dashboard.
I boot my Xbox, and I get a black screen after the ''flubber'' animation and the Xbox logo with "Microsoft" under it. I'm not exactly sure if my Xbox is bricked, and unfixable or not. And if not, can I fix it?
I've tried to use Frosty's Xbox Rescue Disc, and the Slayer Rescue Disc, and had no luck. The two discs will not boot.
Joined: Jan 25, 2007 Posts: 1626 Location: Big Stone Gap, VA USA
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 3:05 am Post subject:
Hey man welcome to the HQ. Hope you enjoy the site and all the other sites we have to offer. Have you tried booting the AID disk? You should be able to boot the AID disk. If you don't have an AID disk, you can get it here : www.aidtracker.com. _________________
dartht33bagger Moderator
Joined: Apr 17, 2007 Posts: 5408 Location: Oregon, USA
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 3:08 am Post subject:
When your xbox goes into the black MS screen what is the error code number in the top right hand side of the screen? _________________
Joined: Nov 11, 2008 Posts: 32 Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 7:53 pm Post subject:
Okay, I right clicked the 'xbhqaid4.r01' file and choose extract to xbhqaid/. Afterwards I burned the included "Auto-Installer.Deluxe.v4.30.Lite.iso" file to a Maxell DVD-R disc using Alcohol120% at 2x, and 4x
The disc did not start on a coldboot.
FinalCloud Moderator
Joined: Nov 03, 2006 Posts: 2283 Location: Plymouth, UK
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 9:24 pm Post subject:
Unfortunately, the Xbox drives seem to be very picky about what type of media they take, speeds they burn at, programs use to burn it and sometimes, even the make of media.
Joined: Nov 11, 2008 Posts: 32 Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 11:03 pm Post subject:
FinalCloud,
I have one of the two Samsung DVD-ROM drives in your "Compatible Media" chart, and it says (for both drives) that they can read DVD-R's. This must mean my burn method is causing the problem. I'm now using DVD Decrypter to burn my disc. Now I just need to figure out what speed to burn. I'm using a Maxell 4.7 GB DVD-R.
SiK_WiD_iT Moderator
Joined: Jan 25, 2007 Posts: 1626 Location: Big Stone Gap, VA USA
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 11:33 pm Post subject:
Just burn at the lowest speed possible. Make sure you check the user manual that came with the AID download. _________________
Joined: Nov 11, 2008 Posts: 32 Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 12:25 am Post subject:
Okay, I'm burning the DVD-R with the included DVD Decrypter at the lowest speed (1.0x).
I guess we'll see where it goes from there.
DVD Decrypter Log:
I 19:21:52 DVD Decrypter Version 3.5.4.0 started!
I 19:21:52 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build ---- : Service Pack 3)
I 19:21:52 Initialising SPTI...
I 19:21:52 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...
I 19:21:53 Found 2 DVD-ROMs and 1 DVD±RW!
I 19:22:32 Operation Started!
I 19:22:32 Source File: C:\*******\Auto-Installer.Deluxe.v4.30.Lite.Xbox-Hq\xbhqaid4\Auto-Installer.Deluxe.v4.30.Lite.iso
I 19:22:32 Source File Sectors: 320,263 (MODE1/2048)
I 19:22:32 Source File Size: 655,898,624 bytes
I 19:22:32 Destination Device: [2:1:0] SONY DVD RW DW-D18A VYS2 (E (ATA)
I 19:22:32 Destination Media Type: DVD-R (Disc ID: CMC MAG. AM3) (Speeds: 2x, 4x)
I 19:22:32 Destination Media Sectors: 2,298,496
I 19:22:32 Write Mode: DVD
I 19:22:32 Write Type: SAO
I 19:22:32 Write Speed: 1x
I 19:22:32 Link Size: Auto
I 19:22:32 Test Mode: No
I 19:22:32 BURN-Proof: Enabled
I 19:22:32 Filling Buffer...
I 19:22:34 Writing LeadIn...
I 19:23:26 Writing Image...
I 19:27:24 Synchronising Cache...
I 19:30:07 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:07:35
I 19:30:07 Average Write Rate: 2,691 KB/s (1.9x) - Maximum Write Rate: 2,756 KB/s (2.0x)
I 19:30:07 Cycling Tray before Verify...
W 19:30:20 Waiting for device to become ready...
I 19:30:26 Device ready!
I 19:30:26 Operation Started!
I 19:30:26 Source Device: [2:1:0] SONY DVD RW DW-D18A VYS2 (E (ATA)
I 19:30:26 Source Media Type: DVD-R (Disc ID: CMC MAG. AM3) (Speeds: 2x, 4x)
I 19:30:26 Verifying Sectors...
I 19:32:30 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:02:04
I 19:32:30 Average Verify Rate: 5,165 KB/s (3.7x) - Maximum Verify Rate: 6,096 KB/s (4.4x)
Joined: Nov 11, 2008 Posts: 32 Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 1:03 am Post subject:
Okay, I just burned the AID Auto Installer Lite onto a disc at 1.0x. The disc did not boot.
I extracted the files, burned the .iso file onto a DVD-R disc at 1.0x, 2.0x, and 4.0x. I coldbooted the disc (the only way I can even load the regular Xbox games), and had no luck.
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