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Re: Question about unreadable discs

Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 6:30 pm
by CoFree
yep
as much as i hate it that sounds right
try the v1.4 firmware on the samsung first.i dont think its going to help
after what all youve done i think the laser is the thing to try
you can get a meter for around 19.00usd

let us know how it goes.

Re: Question about unreadable discs

Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 6:33 pm
by Dias
Are there BenQ replacement drives available?

Granted I havent dug very hard, but I saw none on Ebay.

Re: Question about unreadable discs

Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 6:35 pm
by CoFree
i dont know
ive not looked into it.

Re: Question about unreadable discs

Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 9:31 pm
by sadalius
Ebay is the only place that I have found them as of yet.

Re: Question about unreadable discs

Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 7:17 pm
by Dias
I have a Hitachi 360 I may try thats brand new in the box, but am I going to run into the same issues as the m25 with the drive getting weak and such?

Its got a MFR date of 2005-11-25

I have yet to crack it open to check the version number cuz Im dreading getting the version I'd have to solder.

Re: Question about unreadable discs

Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 7:41 pm
by CoFree
if you have a new 360 and it has a hit drive its a safe bet its a v79

Re: Question about unreadable discs

Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 7:53 pm
by Dias
Staring at it right now

Hitachi LG
GDR - 3120L Rom Ver 0059DJ

Mind pointing me in the right direction, havent done this one yet

Re: Question about unreadable discs

Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 8:14 pm
by CoFree
sweeeet

i do mine with a usb to 360
have a look at this.yo0u can flash right out of windows.
http://www.consolesource.com/ecomm/cata ... -2467.html

then have a look at this.
http://www.robinhoodsplayground.com/for ... =110&t=322

Re: Question about unreadable discs

Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 8:47 pm
by Dias
Excellent video

Wonder how fast I can get that connectivity kit in. You recommend the USB360 and it comes with the connectivity kit right?

Re: Question about unreadable discs

Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 8:52 pm
by CoFree
thats the way i got mine both in one kit
the link i put up for you was just the usb360

that drive is easy to flash with the right tools.

Re: Question about unreadable discs

Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 9:01 pm
by Dias
The link you listed for 49.95 says down at the bottom it includes the connectivity kit

Im gonna order it I think

Especially since I know a few people I mod boxes for.

Will post again when I receive it. =)

Re: Question about unreadable discs

Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 9:15 pm
by CoFree
cool i did not even read that.

Re: Question about unreadable discs

Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 8:35 pm
by Dias
OK

I have received the 360USB device and the connectivity kit.

In order to do flash the 59DJ, what programs do I need?

I watched the video but not positive where to go from here. Thanks for the direction in all this

Re: Question about unreadable discs

Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 8:47 pm
by CoFree
this is a good read for you.
http://www.robinhoodsplayground.com/for ... =110&t=662

all you need is the firmware.
and watch the video thats it man
after its done make a backup of you "was" firmware
http://www.robinhoodsplayground.com/for ... =110&t=322

Re: Question about unreadable discs

Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 9:17 pm
by Dias
Doh

Didnt see where Textbook had a new guide out.

Thats for the links.

Be back to let ya know how it goes.