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connectivity kit v3 pro worth it?
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rgarrido
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17. October 2009 @ 17:02 |
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I just want to know the ppls opinions about connectivity kit v3 pro.
Is it worth it? and why yes/no
I was just thinking to learn how to do it the other way( open ur pc and ground ur xbox with ur pc ect ect ect) just because I want to do it for other ppl too.
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17. October 2009 @ 18:24 |
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rgarrido
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17. October 2009 @ 18:28 |
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So if i want to flash any drive on a xbox360 this item is needed or i can by pass it by getting the cable to connect the drive to my pc and power the drive using the xbox?
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17. October 2009 @ 18:28 |
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Originally posted by rgarrido:
So if i want to flash my xbox360 this item is needed or i can by pass it by getting the cable to connect the drive to my pc and power the drive using the xbox?
What DVD drive do you have in your 360?
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rgarrido
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17. October 2009 @ 18:33 |
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BenQ, but i want to flash others too
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17. October 2009 @ 18:34 |
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Originally posted by rgarrido:
BenQ, but i want to flash others too
Well I would definitely purchase it then. You will need the Xtractor plus spear if you are going to do 74850C Lite-ONs. The kit definitely makes it easier as you don't have to lug around the 360 & power supply.
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rgarrido
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17. October 2009 @ 18:40 |
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Oh so with this item all I have to do is remove the drive, open the drive and then connect it to the 360Xtractor Pro v1.2? after im done I dont need to leave any part from the 360Xtractor Pro v1.2 inside the xbox right?
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17. October 2009 @ 18:58 |
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Originally posted by rgarrido:
Oh so with this item all I have to do is remove the drive, open the drive and then connect it to the 360Xtractor Pro v1.2? after im done I dont need to leave any part from the 360Xtractor Pro v1.2 inside the xbox right?
This will power the DVD drive when you have it connected to your PC to do the flashing via SATA.
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rgarrido
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17. October 2009 @ 19:52 |
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Oh so i dont have to ground the 360 with my pc, dont seem like is really needed unless you will be doing a lot flashing. i may buy a full kit if i see that ill flash a lot for sure.
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17. October 2009 @ 19:55 |
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Originally posted by rgarrido:
Oh so i dont have to ground the 360 with my pc, dont seem like is really needed unless you will be doing a lot flashing.
It is definitely a convenience to have the kit if you are doing a lot of flashing. It can easily pay for itself.
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rgarrido
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17. October 2009 @ 20:23 |
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Yeah I talked to the seller and he say taht is good to have bc every time u turn ur xbox360 on and the dvd drive is not connected it flags ur xbox360
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17. October 2009 @ 21:17 |
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works darned good !
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rgarrido
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17. October 2009 @ 21:56 |
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I'm going to get the X360 Complete DIY key transfer kit $70
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chris4160
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18. October 2009 @ 02:28 |
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Originally posted by rgarrido:
Yeah I talked to the seller and he say taht is good to have bc every time u turn ur xbox360 on and the dvd drive is not connected it flags ur xbox360
That hasn't been proven.
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dr_gonz
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25. October 2009 @ 12:31 |
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The Kit seems to be kinda pointless to me....I may be completely wrong, but can't you just power the drive through the 360 and plug the SATA into your PC? All I want to do is flash my one Liteon DG-16D2S 74850C and shelling out $60 for the kit doesn't seem worth it. I know all the manuals say to get the kit and the probe, but it just seems easier to hook it up as stated before.
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qwert99
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25. October 2009 @ 12:32 |
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Originally posted by dr_gonz:
The Kit seems to be kinda pointless to me....I may be completely wrong, but can't you just power the drive through the 360 and plug the SATA into your PC? All I want to do is flash my one Liteon DG-16D2S 74850C and shelling out $60 for the kit doesn't seem worth it. I know all the manuals say to get the kit and the probe, but it just seems easier to hook it up as stated before.
Couldn't be more right. As long as you have a spear (which you can make yourself on the cheap) and a SATA port, you don't need anything else.
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dr_gonz
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25. October 2009 @ 12:42 |
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What is the Spear for anyways? I keep seeing it, but no explanation. Also, how would you make your on spear?
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rgarrido
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25. October 2009 @ 12:42 |
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Good for ppl that will do this a lot and want to do all drives. But im trying to see if I can get it cheaper by getting some parts on ebay ect and I can get all the software in the net easy right.
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rgarrido
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25. October 2009 @ 12:43 |
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I think is so you dont have to solder, I can be wrong
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dr_gonz
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25. October 2009 @ 12:46 |
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What is it that you have to solder? Why? It just seems weird to me that the drive is connected by 2 cables, and to hook it up to a pc you need all these connector kits and anti-soldering things.
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qwert99
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25. October 2009 @ 12:49 |
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Originally posted by dr_gonz:
What is the Spear for anyways? I keep seeing it, but no explanation. Also, how would you make your on spear?
On some Lite-On drives you can't get the drive key from the the drive through the SATA port initially. So you use the 'spear' to literally read the drive key right off the board itself. The spear is connected to your PC's serial port.
It's a super simple device, but companies on the net make it look cool and charge a premium for it.
It's essentially a needle, a resistor, and a female DB9 port. Add in some wire and you've got a spear.
Re: Soldering -- there is no soldering required at all. Unless you decide to make your own spear, that is.
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rgarrido
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25. October 2009 @ 12:56 |
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Well I said it lol I can be wrong. but ty for telling me. That tool is good if you have the drive or will do this staff a lot, like I want to do it. I want to have the parts that would make my job faster and more easy.(I'm still learning lol)
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dr_gonz
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25. October 2009 @ 13:00 |
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Glad you somewhat got your question answered :) But I still have a question about the homemade spear without a CK3 or Xtrator kit. I seen images of people just using a paper clip and then most people are splicing a cable in the DVD cable and hooking up a wire. How would I do that if I DON'T use any kits?
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qwert99
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25. October 2009 @ 13:01 |
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The one benefit of the CK3, as I understand it, is that it can put your drive into mode B physically.
This is a benefit for those times when a you get a stubborn drive won't seem to go into mode B from software alone.
Also, from what I understand, if you accidentally plug the power cable in upside down, it won't fry your drive.
This is all what I understand from reading about the CK3, since I don't feel like it's worth it to have one myself.
Originally posted by dr_gonz:
Glad you somewhat got your question answered :) But I still have a question about the homemade spear without a CK3 or Xtrator kit. I seen images of people just using a paper clip and then most people are splicing a cable in the DVD cable and hooking up a wire. How would I do that if I DON'T use any kits?
Sounds like you are seeing pictures of people using their own home-made spears. I wouldn't take a splice out of the DVD cable, though. People can use paperclips, needles, springs; anything metal to use as the spear. It does need 5v of electricity, but you can get that from a molex connector on your PC's power supply. It really isn't as complicated as it sounds.
It involves putting a metal piece into a hole while a molex connector is connected to your PC's power supply.
And not all drives are Lite-Ons. Not only that, and you only have to do this to Lite-Ons for their initial flash. All subsequent upgrades do not require the use of a spear.
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dr_gonz
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25. October 2009 @ 13:14 |
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Originally posted by qwert99:
Originally posted by dr_gonz:
Glad you somewhat got your question answered :) But I still have a question about the homemade spear without a CK3 or Xtrator kit. I seen images of people just using a paper clip and then most people are splicing a cable in the DVD cable and hooking up a wire. How would I do that if I DON'T use any kits?
Sounds like you are seeing pictures of people using their own home-made spears. I wouldn't take a splice out of the DVD cable, though. People can use paperclips, needles, springs; anything metal to use as the spear. It does need 5v of electricity, but you can get that from a molex connector on your PC's power supply. It really isn't as complicated as it sounds.
It involves putting a metal piece into a hole while a molex connector is connected to your PC's power supply.
And not all drives are Lite-Ons. Not only that, and you only have to do this to Lite-Ons for their initial flash. All subsequent upgrades do not require the use of a spear.
So, this is how I am understanding what you are saying....I take a piece of wire and plug it into a molex plug, then I put the other end on the MB spot and that should trick the 360 into sending the drive key out the SATA port to my PC? all the while its being powered by the 360 itself.
Also, what is the "tray half open" method? is it required? can one do this with my plan above?
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