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xbox flashing red/green
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13. July 2003 @ 21:19 |
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if you're using the factory screw, you could change tothe larger #4x1/2" panhead. it really lets you crank it down and get it good and tight. also if it moves when you tighten the screw down, get another washer just like thone you are using as the spacer and use it on top. they tend to lock the chip in place as you tighten it. get it pretty snug when you are lining it up, and dont take your hand off the chip, as soon as you get your green light, crank that baby down.
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pong3
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13. July 2003 @ 21:25 |
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Soldier_I, Can you explain to me how you tweak the laser on the drive so it can read my cd-rw that has the evox dashboard on it? THanks
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dav.id
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13. July 2003 @ 23:45 |
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what version xbox have u got now cradle ?? if theres no solder in the holes its never gonna work properly, if u have got solder get some alcohol from a chemist and and clean all the pins and contact points use a small screwdriver or a really sharp blade and scratch lightly around the do to make better contact in my experience its usually because not all of the nine pins are making proper contact hold down on them firmly and switch on the xbox rem if its a v1.1 theres a split second of green then red flashin when its aligned correctly
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ModMaster
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14. July 2003 @ 04:56 |
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pong3
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14. July 2003 @ 08:37 |
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Before I try this, would the whole system be dead or just the drive, that is if i turned the screw too tight. And would it really make that much of a difference in reading discs?
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ModMaster
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14. July 2003 @ 09:32 |
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Yes it can make a difference in reading discs if done properly but it isn't 100% guranteed to work and if you turn it too much then you would kill the drive not the XBOX but unless you can get a cheap compatible drive (which isn't always easy) then it might aswell be the whole thing. Remember turn it a VERY VERY VERY small amount. A quarter of ONE turn can be too much and I really wouldn't do this without measuring it properly with a mulitmeter. Really don't do it if you are unsure about it because it's a very sensitive thing, but if you don't mind the risk then thats up to you.
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pong3
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14. July 2003 @ 09:42 |
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Thanks for the link, i have a multimeter, and i also opened the drive before, so i dont think it would be too hard.
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Cradl3
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15. July 2003 @ 07:13 |
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1.1 is the BIOS version of the Model I have. Its just tougher on this one for some reason. The other that had the major problems was easy to align.
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Cradl3
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15. July 2003 @ 07:42 |
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Ok today I will get the LPC points filled today to have a more successful chance of aligning it, because everyone who dosnt know already that version 1.1 is harder to align that 1.0. This will save you the pain of trying to make it work without because believe me, ive attempted for over 8 hours. I got a green light flashing 3 times on the chip during that whole ordeal.
I will let everyone know my status shortly.
XiX
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ModMaster
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15. July 2003 @ 08:48 |
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It's really bad that they sell these no solder mods without warning people. A lot might buy them thinking it's an easy DIY job and it will save them the money but it usually turns into a nightmare. I can mod an XBOX in 15 mins start to finish with a standard £8 solder mod, and it does everything all the other mods do. Doesn't make sense to struggle forever with a no solder mod just to save having to solder.
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Cradl3
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15. July 2003 @ 09:05 |
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Yea Mod master, It's not a piece of cake all the time.
Im central time, and wont have my chip modded until after 5:00 today so I probably will make my follow up post concerning the installation tomorrow morning or later tonight.
Im still wanting to focus on troubleshooting the previous XBOX (v1.0) I started on as well to get it back booting properly.
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dav.id
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15. July 2003 @ 13:54 |
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ull see once you fill the holes with plenty of solder itll be easy to line up mines a version 1.1 i had exact same trouble they should sell a better fixing method with those chips too if ide a known it was gonna be this much hassle i would of opted for a executer lite if the matrix slips out of alignment again i think i probably will im sick of dreading switching the xbox on hoping not to be greated with all to familiar xbox needs service message
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Hounddog
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23. July 2003 @ 00:26 |
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I Think the multi-restart, then flashing red light is a bad bios thing. I once had the error, and by simply taking out the matrix chip and flashing it with the programmer, i fixed it. There is hope for all of you who have this problem and would rather not spend the $ on a new box when you can fix it.
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insomnet
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23. July 2003 @ 07:47 |
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i have tried reflashing my matrix chip with over 4 bios's and it still has the 3 restart issue. And like Cradle, the xbox won't even boot without the modchip in it. Yesterday i spent my whole day trying to align the thing but i can get it to boot in any mode with a green light and everything. I belive i may have corupted my onboard xbox bios or really screwed up the d0 point or something. I am giving it one more day or i am replacing the motherboard and buying a Xecuter. Alos , i don't think there is anything wrong with my dvd rom drive becuase before, when it booted, it opened and played games and stuff. Any suggestions? thanks
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pong3
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23. July 2003 @ 09:36 |
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Dont buy a new motherboard and chip, have you tried everything the forum said, like pressing on the matrix when you turn it on and looking at the pins to make sure they are making correct contact?
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Cradl3
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31. July 2003 @ 17:03 |
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Ok peep this katz, the second XBOX now resets like my other, and it seemed to have done this when I removed that board from the system to redo the solder. Is it resetting because i havent filled the holes?
How would it know that the board was unattached?
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Tiesto
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31. July 2003 @ 17:39 |
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My matrix caused my XBOX with do the 3 restart trick all the time until I soldered the 15 LPC points up.
The early models had these holes filled on but if they are empty it is really hard to allign the matrix chip so that it has all the necessary contact points.
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Cradl3
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4. August 2003 @ 10:12 |
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So, we need to resolve the reason why it does what it does and so far Ive come to the theory that It will do it when you unscrew the board from the case because it has done it on two occasions with 2 XBOX's. I might need to purchase that 3rd just to make sure that I get this result everytime. Has anyone else successfuly removed it from the case and reassembled it to work properly? If not I would not recommend doing so. Although I have heard other stories of people soldering below the board.
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G4MERZO1D
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4. August 2003 @ 11:02 |
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hey m8
i had EXACTLY the same problem but with an Executer 2 Pro.
It bleeped and flash red and green or whatever (im colourblind ;p)
In the end, it turned out i had damaged my xbox console and had to replace it totally.
I got a m8s warrenty sticker and stuff, took it off his console and stuck them on mine and got another one free as it was in the 1 year warrenty!!!
Good luck
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Cradl3
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15. August 2003 @ 10:00 |
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No No No,
That XBOX that yo damaged should be able to be recovered. I noticed some metal squares on the bottom of the Board where the Board it self grounds to the sorrounding metal inside the bottom of the case. Do you guys think this would have something to do with the XBOX having this issue? It might not be correctly pressed down or aligned. Someone hit me back with a reasonable reply :-)..
XIX
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hodges129
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15. August 2003 @ 18:53 |
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PEOPLE SEEM TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AS ME!!!!!!
OK this flashing is turning in to a REAL PROBLEM!!!. I have installed my chip without a bios on it and the RED and GREEN FLASHING began. I took the chip out and rebooted my xbox and the LIGHT WAS STILL FLASHING RED and GREEN!!
I FLASHED MY CHIP and the red and green flashing continued. I switched modes and and the lights were still flashing RED AND GREEN. by the way, the xbox booted twice, then on the third boot began the flashing. the chip was also aligned perfectly. CAN ANYBODY HELP?????
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kompleet
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16. August 2003 @ 20:43 |
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Hi guys.
My Xbox started doing the 2-beep, flashing thing today. Just like you described, it twice tries to start and then beeps, then starts a third time a flashes. I haven't modded it, or even opened the case.
However, you guys are talking about it flashing red/green. Mine flashes red/orange(amber)
Do any of you know what that means?
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thespaz14
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21. August 2003 @ 03:54 |
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I have a problem whenever i put a game in my xbox it puts a circleular scratch on my game. anyone know how to fix it?
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Kramit
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21. August 2003 @ 10:47 |
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My dvd-drive will not open. How do i get my game that's stuck? I have error 12, anyone knows what it is?
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pong3
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21. August 2003 @ 20:25 |
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