Thanks very much for your help OPA...i'm not trying to get to highest post count it dosen't mean anything to me (where did you find I was number 2 on the list or something ?)...i'm personally interested in this purely to expand my knowledge and to fix my console for good (yes I know I should PM TMF, I msn'ed him but I know he is busy....plus this is something I want to learn)

thanks

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....yeah smart a$$, I haven't done it properly and I didn't re - attach it.   

I *think* (based on what I read on an XBS post) I know what solder ball size to use, 0.24mil for both CPU and GPU

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First question, what size solder balls do you use ?

Second question, where can I get a "scoop/spatula" tip for my soldering iron (I will consider buying a new iron if that's what it comes too) ?

Third question, for de-soldering which technique is best (blotching or doing 1 whole line at once) ?

Fourth question, how many watts should the iron for de-soldering be ?

Fifth question, when im re-attaching my solder balls/spheres do I need to use a re-flow oven ? (or could i use an iron or the heat gun ? )

I've read alot, and I really need to know ANY information you have about it as I need (not want) to do this to my console.  Please don't post stupid things and please don't lock this post, please post any links you can Thanks very much guys

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hang on give me a sec, i'm practicing soldering on my 600 console

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Well if he dosen't use live he will be safe, even after the update (assuming he dose not connect to live again unless it's for another update etc)...but...like the README's say, USE AT YOUR OWN RISK !  Yes probably at a later date the update will be put onto newer games (HALO 3...probably)

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Correct, you DO NOT need your original fw to restore any Hitachi drive to it's "un-modded"/prior state

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>> commodore4eva has released his version of 2.4 firmware for Hitachi GDR-3120L drives. Whats new:
(2.4) Added Disc-Jitter for Challenge types 5/7 to all Hitach firmwares.

Always recommended: If your drive is flashed USE A RESTORE FIRST
(Use the restore included on this package)

Notes about this release:
This version is a set of batch files, like the previous garyopa hitachi releases. This version has been done for several days, as c4e had originally implemented the disc-jitter on hitachi drives, but wanted to fully test all drives before public use. This version will not support v78 drives (use fw toolbox 3.1) but does provide the most stable flashing routines for v32-v59 Hitachi drives. This release still contains the F900 (game SS ripping core) and firmware Stealth, both of which are removed in fw toolbox 3.1 version.
Download: xbins


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I had the exact same thing happen to me, my console booted with 3 red lights flashing yet I can play games fine etc...after I restarted it went back to normal no flashing lights, Arakon is right though - it WILL die

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yeah but you can't complain, "we" only have a 3-5% failure rate read it carefully

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^^OFF TOPIC:...do you know how much they charge for things and get away with things (court cases, not releasing things as promised), and do you know why ?  Because "THEY" can - ON TOPIC: wasn't this topic supposed to be about the spring update and not piracy btw : p !  Well may as well ask a question, does anyone know if this kernel version actually checks for blown eFuses (4552 does not...does this one ?).

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Hey dude...my friend has some more external drives coming in a week , this also applies to anyone else who wants an external or internal drive.  Cheapest guy on eBay in Australia, check him out (http://search.ebay.com.au/_W0QQsassZsidewaysceffy)

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When it's not pimped and modded, don't use it hehe - latest version of Kreon fw is 0.81.....latest version of XBC is 2.5

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yeap..I aim to help...you may all be interested in this artical:....(http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/sep/EEZlyZVEkVXVQjPmxq.php)

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could be a region free disk...maybe (depends what game it is)... ?

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timing...EXACT...you can synchronize your fingers can't you : p?...when you press esc after your port aio error thing tell me what code you get (code 50 (could be 0) if i rember correctly is your timing was to slow (it's looking for code 70 and that's displayed IMMEDIATELLY after power on...which is why your timing needs to be precise)....by your errors it looks as if you just haven't got your timing right...ow BTW...use Xtreme Boot Maker to make yourself a custom mtkflash (while your there apply the bokes ms 28 patch and the bad flash ms 28 patch (or whatever it's called just tick both boxes) ) then try that process exactly again...remembering to turn off the xbox when you get to : Xtreme Primary Master X then continue from there....it's only bringing up master and slave because; you either still have a drive/s connected or you haven't made a custom mtkflash

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let's just dual boot everything ...so ah where is the dash update ??

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When you get to the selection : Xtreme blah blah, turn of the 360...then at the same time press whatever the number is next to the "Xtreme Primary Master : X (X being the number you have to press while...) as pressing the 360 power button...one finger on the power button and one on the number on the keyboard ...still don't work, turn of plug and play os in your BIOS and pull out all ide and sata drives still don't work?? then keep trying cause your timing isn't right

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Yes you can get the key out of your hacked firmware (as long as you know it works)...just open the firmware up in Firmware Toolbox 3.0

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>> Whats New:
(v5.3) Disc-Jitter added for Challenge Types 5/7 to avoid possible replay detection.
Disc-Jitter is slight randomization added to the result of Challenge types 5 and 7 so as to emulate a result from an actual physical drive.
This is to avoid any possible replay detection.

Download: xbins

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Get a high powered torch (make sure the batteries are new), turn it on and flash the left side of the console (where the DVD drive is located)...once your done your Xbox 360 will play genuine games and backed up games, this is what's known as flashing your dvd drives firmware

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