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by Tosnic
Sat Nov 16, 2019 8:19 pm
Forum: XBOX Modding
Topic: Running Xbox Without DVD Drive
Replies: 20
Views: 56880

Re: Running Xbox Without DVD Drive

Most ppl who are remove their DVD drives want to build a slim Xbox. Some want to install 2 HDDs, which I am not sure whether that works or if you really need more than 2 TB in your Xbox.
Yes: if you are not changing anything else, there is little reason for removing the DVD drive.
by Tosnic
Tue Nov 12, 2019 3:46 pm
Forum: XBOX Modding
Topic: Running Xbox Without DVD Drive
Replies: 20
Views: 56880

Re: Running Xbox Without DVD Drive

This is an interesting topic, as the trend goes towards HDD and away from using DVDs. I tried crosscrunchy's method, removing the mechanical parts of the DVD drive and keeping only the PCB in the Xbox. With only the PCB installed I noticed no noticeable boost in boot time, and the shutdown was delay...
by Tosnic
Sat May 05, 2018 8:26 am
Forum: Guides and Tutorials
Topic: XBOX 2TB SATA Upgrade Tutorial
Replies: 278
Views: 1253443

Re: XBOX 2TB SATA Upgrade Tutorial

In any case, here is another question. After when I make a clone for my hard drive using Chimp, do I need to copy my eeprom to my hard drive or does it already gets transfer? I still can't get it to work. I keep getting an error when I use the SATA hard drive with the adapter. If the eeprom was on ...
by Tosnic
Fri May 04, 2018 2:11 pm
Forum: Guides and Tutorials
Topic: XBOX 2TB SATA Upgrade Tutorial
Replies: 278
Views: 1253443

Re: XBOX 2TB SATA Upgrade Tutorial

(...) These are the only adapters I will buy now 100% success rate. Current adapter I use. ( used in my v1.1 TSOP flashes M8+ Xbox ) Startech - note I got mine from eBay Other adapter I use. ( used in my v1.6 test box and my kids 2 Xbox, all softmodded ) Cheap EBay adapter - must look like the imag...
by Tosnic
Mon Mar 26, 2018 6:19 pm
Forum: XBOX Modding
Topic: RIP XBOX-Scene; Need help with USB XBOXHDM
Replies: 4
Views: 4825

Re: RIP XBOX-Scene; Need help with USB XBOXHDM

Hi. I tried XBOXHDM 1.9 and 2.2 with my new PC, but none worked, mainly because IDE sucks. I could not get the DVD drive and the HDD detected. After trying and failng at Chimp I gave 2.3usb a go. First it did not work, either: The xboxhd.bat interface always returned to the drive selection after sel...