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Firmware Upgrade:
 
  • Play backup games from DVD+R DL discs (recommended to only use Verbatim DVD+R DL brand discs)
  • DVD firmware is upgraded to iXtreme LT (1.51 for Hitachi)
  • iXtreme LT 1.1 firmware now available for Toshiba-Samsung, BenQ & Lite-on drives (prevents current xbox live bans)
  • Compatible with all 360 systems (Core, Premium, Arcade, Pro, Halo3 & Red/Black Elite) except for the new Slim model.

Compatible with all DVD drive models:

    • Toshiba-Samsung (TS-H943; ms25 & ms28)
    • Hitachi-LG (GDR-3120L; 46, 47, 59, 78, 79)
    • BenQ (VAD-6038)
    • Lite-On (DG-16D2S; 74850, 83850, 93450)
    • Slim Lite-on (DG-16D4S; 9504) *coming soon*

*As of November 1st, 2009, it's only safe to play burned games on XBOX Live if you have a Toshiba-Samsung, BenQ or Lite-on drive with the new iXtreme LT firmware (released in January). Playing burned games while signed in to Live using any other drive/firmware (ie. Hitachi-LG), may lead to your console ID being banned*

 

JTAG mod:

 

  • Allows you to run homebrew and unlocked XBL Arcade games
  • Install games fully to a USB hard drive (or regular 360 HDD)

Currently only works if you have the older dashboard (pre-NXE) v2.0.7357 or lower

 

Hard Drive Profile/Gamertag recovery (corrupted from ban):

 

  • Recover corrupted profile & saved games on hard drive caused by the XBOX Live ban, in order to use on a non-banned 360

*If hard drive is used on banned 360 again after recovery, profile will be corrupted again*

 


 

360 Repairs:

E64, E65, E66 error: DVD failure (see below)

E67, E68, E69 error: Hard drive failure

E73, E74 error: GPU failure (see below)

E71, E78, E79 error: General dashboard update failure

E80 error: NXE Dashboard update failure (caused by missing or damaged R6T3 resistor)

 

GPU Defect Repair:

1, 2 or 3 Flashing Red Lights/RROD, Freezing/Graphical Glitches, E74/E73 Error, No Video Output/Black Screen:

  • Caused by a manufacturing defect with GPU (graphics chip) & solder.
  • Heatsink and x-clamp are removed, GPU solder is reflowed (using a professional rework station), then heatsink is reinstalled securely to the mainboard (with new thermal compound & nylon washers/metal screws)
  • Repair is always guaranteed, and adjustments are always free
  • Comes with a complementary cleaning of the entire system

*Also offered with the Firmware Upgrade at a reduced price*

 

DVD Repairs:

Disc Read Errors, Grinding Noises, "Unplayable Disc" messages:
DVD drive can be replaced with a new one (price varies depending on drive model). Related to either the laser or spindle motor.

 

E64-E66 Error, with 1 Flashing Red Light:
Caused by a faulty firmware flash or defective drive board.

 

DVD Tray is Stuck, Does Not Eject Properly, or Stays Open:
Usually only happens with old Toshiba drives, caused by a worn out eject motor hub/elastic band.