Joined: Nov 27, 2004 Posts: 120 Location: sheboygan wisconsin
Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2004 7:32 pm Post subject: replacing stock cd drive with computer cdrw drive will it wk
i am replacing a stock cdrw drive with a cdrw drive from my computer and i will already have to splice my power cable for the hd drive im hopeing for a faster read will this help and will it have any other advantages
slick_j_2002 V.I.P. Lifetime Xbox Version: 1.6 Modded: aladdin xt (damn)
Joined: Oct 29, 2004 Posts: 273
Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2004 8:05 pm Post subject:
Well you won't be able to play any commercial Xbox games with it, unless you use the original drive to make a backup of them...
A CDRW won't have write capability unless the correct software is installed on the Xbox. At this time, I am unaware of any software that can write from the Xbox.
A faster drive might also cause heating issues, but an extra fan could negate this.
custom-xmodz Xbox-HQ Freak
Joined: Aug 28, 2004 Posts: 796 Location: Wales, UK
Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2004 9:22 pm Post subject:
Heya, there are very few drives that will work in the xbox, and they normally require a bit more work than just the power splitter, look at the yellow cable going to the dvd drive, try unplugging it and see what happens, it supplies more than just power, it carries the signal for activity etc.
Unless you got wiring diagrams of the drive and can reverse engineer you may be stuck. There are a few tutorials for fitting certain samsung drives in but it's not really worth the hassle in my opinion.
The cdrw won't write, you will be lucky for it to read, and what about the fact that 90% of xbox games won't fit on a cdrw? you will be kinda limited a bit
just my 2 pence worth
DJH
TheModGod Xbox-Hq Legendary Xbox Version: 1.6 Modded: aladdin xt (damn)
Joined: Apr 18, 2004 Posts: 5303 Location: Greensburg PA
Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2004 12:12 am Post subject:
First off, the xbox drive is a DVD Rom Drive, not a CDRW drive. Most games are over 1GB so what good would it have to put a CDRW drive in an xbox anyway??
I would imagine that there are DVD Drives out there that can be hacked to work on the xbox. You would have to have knowledge of where to find the firmware to upgrade the drive so it would read the Xbox disks.
I really think you are spinning your wheels though. No use in trying to reinvent the wheel. Just go to Ebay and look for modded Samsung drives, or check around some modding sites for one. It's the fastest reading drive for the xbox that I have seen. Very nice.
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custom-xmodz Xbox-HQ Freak
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Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2004 1:48 am Post subject:
ain't that what I said?
TheModGod Xbox-Hq Legendary Xbox Version: 1.6 Modded: aladdin xt (damn)
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Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2004 3:58 am Post subject:
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custom-xmodz Xbox-HQ Freak
Joined: Aug 28, 2004 Posts: 796 Location: Wales, UK
Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2004 4:07 am Post subject:
he he, i read it out aloud while typing
he he, anyways, I know someone who got a pioneer drive to work, but won't read originals
DJH
TheModGod Xbox-Hq Legendary Xbox Version: 1.6 Modded: aladdin xt (damn)
Joined: Apr 18, 2004 Posts: 5303 Location: Greensburg PA
Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2004 4:20 am Post subject:
HA..you got me on a technicality!!
I have heard of some people flashing new hacked firmware to some DVD drives and getting DL burns to read...
Not sure what to believe. I just haven't seen enough claims yet. I would love to be able to get my DL disks to read. I tried burning Ninja Gaiden to one and it wouldn't read. I burn my longer movies (Lord of the Rings) to DVD9 disks and they read in all my VCRs, even my real old cheap one...but they won't read in my Xbox at all. I have tried all drives.
later man
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custom-xmodz Xbox-HQ Freak
Joined: Aug 28, 2004 Posts: 796 Location: Wales, UK
Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2004 8:11 pm Post subject:
yeh?
what drive you got? I never had anythong not read, but then I don't burn much, I know you can get a an LG, a pioneer and a samsung to work, but your buggered if you got originals.
Never needed to do it so never really looked into it
DJH
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Joined: Nov 17, 2004 Posts: 5222 Location: Tennessee, USA
Joined: Aug 28, 2004 Posts: 796 Location: Wales, UK
Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2004 8:51 pm Post subject:
pretty looking thing ain't it?
I swear I have seen on where someone has modified the yellow cable so you don't need to keep the original in.
I think i would rather the pot mod to all that tho
DJH
TheModGod Xbox-Hq Legendary Xbox Version: 1.6 Modded: aladdin xt (damn)
Joined: Apr 18, 2004 Posts: 5303 Location: Greensburg PA
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2004 3:40 am Post subject:
I purchased a Memorex DL DVD9 16X Burner for MY PC about two months ago. I have used it to burn tons of movies on DL disks but my xbox never reads any. I have tried in a Samsung, Phillips and Thompson and they didn't work in any of them, yet they work in my ancient cheap'o dvd player that is in my daughters room.
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funkydopeloven Xbox-Hq Genius
Joined: Nov 30, 2004 Posts: 1942
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2004 7:34 am Post subject:
that has to be the most beautiful mod i ever did see
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