 ThinkdiffPremium,MVM
join:2001-08-07
Bronx, NY
kudos:4 | reply to Michail
Re: How can MS detect if Xbox 360 has been opened? said by Michail:I just ordered and exact revision drive. I figured the PCB swap would be the easiest process on this drive. I already pulled out the old PCB. The key swap with the firmware looked like a PITA, especially with the additional CD audio hack required for the revision I have. If the drive doesn't work I'm not going to be able to use that hack. The kids have been happy playing new demo downloads so far. Hmm, now that it's open I wonder if there is anything I can do to quiet that horrible fan sound? Have you been using the xbox without the DVD drive installed?
Might want to hook up the DVD drive while you wait for the new one.
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 MichailPremium
join:2000-08-02
Boynton Beach, FL
kudos:1 | Yes, do you think it might cause problems? The xbox doesn't seem know it's not there.
I hope MS doesn't ban it over something like that. I guess I'll find out. |
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ThinkdiffPremium,MVM
join:2001-08-07
Bronx, NY
kudos:4 | Booting the xbox without the DVD data cable connected does get logged and, as the theory goes, adds to "points" system they use to ban people. Nobody really knows what sets off the bans, but it seems to be a combination of things.
I'd be surprised if they banned you for just disconnecting the DVD drive, but they will know if they want to find out.
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MichailPremium
join:2000-08-02
Boynton Beach, FL
kudos:1 | Sound kind of like windows activation.
I guess they have to be careful since it could also be a legitimate hardware failure.
I'll just keep it powered off till the new one is here.
By data cable do you mean the SATA cable or the extra pins on the proprietary power connector? |
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