New HDD Problem

[David5534]

You could (if you have Unleash X) make a folder on the C drive and put forrrest's tools in there then use the file explorer in Unleash X to launch it and backup your eeprom.

[Flaming Zephyr]

where would i put unleash x? just replace the default dashboard with the unleash, or evox dash?

[David5534]

Your xbox is modded right?

[Flaming Zephyr]

it was. but aren't most of the mod files stored in the E: partition?

[David5534]

Well do you have a modded dash?

[Flaming Zephyr]

No, i restored my entire C: Drive to factory default.

[David5534]

I really cant think of anything else to help, sorry. Maybe forrrest or feudalnate can help you.

[Flaming Zephyr]

thanks for the help

OK. Here's what i've got:

1. 8 GB Stock harddrive, that runs, but is missing an E partition. Since it has no E partition, i cannot run discs, including Slayer's, or a game save exploit.

2. 160 GB HDD from the same brand as the stock HDD (Western Digital). It has all the partitions on it (from what i can tell), but i can't lock it. I CAN lock it, but i need to use a XBoxdhdm CD that has no eeprom file in it. And after attempting that, i can't UNLOCK it now, and i get Error 06.

3. From what i can tell, the eeprom hasn't changed, but the HDD Password changes when i use the new one (ie. Original starts with 318c, new one starts with b8fa). I can't tell if it has changed, because i can't read any disc to get a new eeprom backup. The eeprom i have is from when i first softmodded my XBox. Now Im trying to get into HM'ing it, but I wanted to replace the HDD.

Can someone PLEASE tell me what i have to do to either rebuild the partition table on the old one (I can't because i can't unlock the old HDD for some reason), or to get the new HDD working.

[feudalnate]

I'm not to big on "Hotswapping" but I think that's the only option you have right now. You can't just replace the M$ with a modded dashboard because the proper flag's aren't set and your Xbox would most likely boot into an error state.


Please follow this tutorial:

HOW TO: Hotswap with XboxHDM v1.9


Make sure not to shutoff your Xbox before plugging your HDD back in, it could result in a useless Xbox


You probally do already, but if you don't have the M$ dashboard then download below:

M$ Dashboard Download




This will fix your missing E: partition problem and allow you to re-mod, backup the proper Eeprom and lock your drive properly.

-FeudalNate

[Flaming Zephyr]

OK, i got it unlocked. unfortunately, when i relocked i, i now get error 6 when i turn it on. i get error 6 on both drives now. is it possible to change the hd password on it? i accidentally typed in a new password, (which is probably why i get error 6 now). so when i unlock it, and use hdlock, and it asks what i want to lock it with do i type in the hdd pass from eeprom? i have the original hdd pass written down.

[feudalnate]

Unlock it with whatever the new password is and lock it with the old Eeprom HDKey.

[Flaming Zephyr]

HDD Password mfrom EEPROM? or HDD Key? Because the HDD Key on both my drives is all 0's

[feudalnate]

Well it shouldn't be all 0's. If you let me I'll take a look at your Eeprom file, and see if it's truly all 0's. I might beable to help you out, but if you don't have a proper HDD key then your Xbox is a doorstop unless you get yourself a "Mod Chip".

PM a link to download your Eeprom file.


-FeudalNate







As it seems, your Eeprom file is blank. Which is probally the reason it wasnt locking correctly in the first place. I don't know if there's anything left I can help you with...if both drives are unlocked and you don't have the key to lock either with, then sorry to say...your screwed. I would think about getting a "Mod Chip", preferably a cheap one but you can spead as much money as you like.


If I'm wrong in my message above then please correct me because you might still have a chance at getting that subborn peice of Microsoft equiptment going.


-FeudalNate

[ForrrestMaster]

If he hotswapped it, unless he turned off his xbox while the drive was unlocked it should have locked again.

[Flaming Zephyr]

Quote: Originally Posted by feudalnate

Well it shouldn't be all 0's. If you let me I'll take a look at your Eeprom file, and see if it's truly all 0's. I might beable to help you out, but if you don't have a proper HDD key then your Xbox is a doorstop unless you get yourself a "Mod Chip".

PM a link to download your Eeprom file.


-FeudalNate







As it seems, your Eeprom file is blank. Which is probally the reason it wasnt locking correctly in the first place. I don't know if there's anything left I can help you with...if both drives are unlocked and you don't have the key to lock either with, then sorry to say...your screwed. I would think about getting a "Mod Chip", preferably a cheap one but you can spead as much money as you like.


If I'm wrong in my message above then please correct me because you might still have a chance at getting that subborn peice of Microsoft equiptment going.


-FeudalNate

Could i fix it if i used my cousins softmodded Xbox? or is the only other option i have either buy a mod chip, or de solder the eepromchip? If I do have to buy a modchip, where would i buy one? most sites are out of stock on all modchips.