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Based on information on a AnandTech article, I found out where the internal antenna was in the console and how to get to it. It's a flat square antenna left of the power button behind the face plate. The AnandTech article told me how to get to it.

1. I striped about 1/4" off a flat speaker cable I had and attached it to the internal antenna using simply scotch tap to hold it in place when closing the console (when you put the faceplate back on the pressure holds the wire in place). The face plate snapped in place just fine, but you really need "flat" speaker cable to make sure there is no binding.

2. I attached the other end of the cable to my coax cable that runs from the closet to the media room.

3. I attached a small antenna to the coax cable in the media room using an antenna I got with my Direct TV receiver. But I think any small antenna will work.

It made a huge difference, and now the controller works 100%, in fact having the antenna where it is, seemed to allow the controller to be used anywhere in our house. I think it would be nice if Microsoft someday adds a connector for an external antenna someday, but my hack seems to work and should work for others as well.

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Originally posted by stevil:

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Actually one last question for anyone that might know. Are these region specific or is it a global thing? I'm in Australia and the only places that ship here are from the US by the looks of it. I assume I'd be fine, but though I'd double check.

Thanks again for all your help Miketrev, going to save me a lot of hassles!

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Originally posted by stevil:

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Thanks again for all your help Miketrev, going to save me a lot of hassles!

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Originally posted by miketrev:

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Unless your good at soldering, wouldnt recommend changing the LEDS

There quite easy to install

1) Take you xbox faceplate off

2) Unscrew the 3 screws on the rf module (Torq 5 I think)

3) Slide off the RF Module

4) Slide on new RF Module

5) Screw back in 3 screws

6) Re-attach faceplate

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Originally posted by leerage:

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Originally posted by miketrev:

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Unless your good at soldering, wouldnt recommend changing the LEDS

There quite easy to install

1) Take you xbox faceplate off

2) Unscrew the 3 screws on the rf module (Torq 5 I think)

3) Slide off the RF Module

4) Slide on new RF Module

5) Screw back in 3 screws

6) Re-attach faceplate

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Forgot to mention taking the XBOX 360 apart! ;)

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