Really need help...

Hello, I got my xbox from a friend who dont know nuthing. The harddrive makes a wiered noise and dosent boot. Is there any way I can replace it and load on the xbox image?
Thanks for the help in advaced

 

Does it have an error code or error screen?

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Ok, I get an error 07 service required call customer support.

I knew that the hdd was dead. I have another drive that i want to replace it with. I was wondering how to put the xbox software or partition on the new drive.

Thanks

 

You need the eeprom!

You'll now need an eeprom reader or a modchip!

 

Ok, is this reading from the harddrive or the motherboard. because the harddrive gives clicks and dosent work/spin up. So...wil it still work?
P.S I WANT TO TRY TO KEEP IT CHEAP AND LEAGAL

 

Forgot to ask? Can i just put xUbuntu on it instead?

 

It's a paperweight without the eeprom!

If you're worried about legality issues with the modchip, build or buy an eeprom reader!