can someone tell me what is wrong with my xbox. When i turn it on all i see is the big X then (your xbox needs service...). no error code appears jus the green service text. I need help, I need to kno: 1. What error is this 2. Can it be fixed and if so how Thank you............
You have a version 1.0 motherboard and an error 7. You will need to get a new HDD and an eeprom reader or modchip!
No, but you can get it to work... Read my tutorials, especially the section labeled "What's an 'EEPROM'?"
Not a problem! Basically, you need to acquire your eeprom, build a new HDD with XboxHDM and then lock it with the eeprom.
Hi i read your tutorial on building an eeprom reader. I got all the parts needed but i need to kno if using a '5.1v Zener Diodes' would be ok, instead of the "5v Zener Diodes" that you posted in the tutorial. those were the only ones that were available
hi i have a small problem. The monitor (DELL E197FP) that i am using tells me, "cannot display video mode Optimum 1280x1024 60Hz." This shows up when i try to build the HD, i can see the cd boot up to the point 'Xbox HD Maker and recovery tool.' But when i select any option such as option 1, it displays the message above. Can i do anything to change this or should i just get a friend's monitor to display the video mode.
That's a total new one for me... Try this... Try a different monitor if still no good, but that's kinda odd!
Hi thanks 4 all the help, the xbox is working like new. i replaced the hd and will later soft mod it. I used a diferent monitor to build and lock the new hd. I wish u could see the eeprom reader i made, looks like a total mess but it works. Thanks again Without ur tutorials all that i have done would not have been possible, ill recomend them to anyone any-Day.
Appreciate the compliments! Glad it all worked out for you! Try that monitor trick though, it's handy when your screen is out of proportion!
