Bad Hard Drive

Discussion in 'Xbox - Hardware boot discussion' started by joefraja, Dec 22, 2005.

  1. joefraja

    joefraja Member

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    The problem that I have is that the xbox makes clicking noises whenever it is turned on. I took loose the screws and opened the xbox. When I turn on the xbox, I noticed that the noises where coming from the hard drive. My question is if the hard drive wont boot up, how can I get the eeprom and hd key and password off of that box to put another hd in it. I've read many tutorials and I have upgraded my other xbox hard drive but I don't have a clue on how to get started on this broken drive. If anyone has any idea please help!!!
     
  2. tEChniiQue

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    You should act fast because that sound usually mean a hdd is in it's last days.

    Is your XBOX already modded?
     
  3. joefraja

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    yes the xbox is already moddified but it will not boot up so i cant ftp into it. If this helps, it is softmodded. Do I need to trash the xbox.
     
  4. tEChniiQue

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    Will it boot a disc? Try using Auto Installer Deluxe to reinstall your dashboard.
     
  5. joefraja

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    I am not for sure if it will boot a disc or not because shortly after it is turned on, the light flashes red and green and the customer service screen pops up and there is not an error number.
     
  6. tEChniiQue

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    Well, test and see if a disc will boot. If it can then you may be in the clear. Just get Auto Installer Deluxe and use it to install a dashboard.
     
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    Thanks for the info. I will try this route and see where it gets me.
     
  8. joefraja

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    If you are still there does it have to be the Auto Installer Deluxe or will the Slayers Evox auto installer work? Hope this is not a stupid question.
     
  9. thekingo7

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    Honestly the only difference between the two is the amount of apps they come with. Whichever one u have/want is fine. (btw auto installer deluxe comes with the most, but be sure u have version 2.11)
     
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    MY harddrive is doing the same thing. what should i do? i already have a executer 3 ce and a 250 gig hd on the way. but no backup of original hd. and its makeign that bad clicking noise.
     
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    what about for plain, unmodded xbox? mine is dead, but on occassion it will load slayer's, then lock up after selecting any options
     

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