Replacing Xbox DVD Drives

[norkusa]

I just bought a pre-modded Xbox from someone here in the forms. Only problem is that it has a crappy Thomson drive and I'm getting DRE's sometimes. I'd like to swap it out with a more reliable Samsung drive but I know noting about Xbox modding. Is it as simple as just opening up the Xbox and swaping the drives. Or is there more to it than that?

[gepeto]

Yeah it pretty simple I replaced a few with no problems pretty much like a pc..

[norkusa]

That's what I thought, but think I remember reading something about firmware for DVD drives on the Xbox. If you replace a Thomson with a Samsung drive, do you also need to instal Samsung firmwre on the Xbox as well?

[s1lence]

That's what I thought, but think I remember reading something about firmware for DVD drives on the Xbox. If you replace a Thomson with a Samsung drive, do you also need to instal Samsung firmwre on the Xbox as well?

No, I've replaced a couple of drives with out a problem or firmware updates.

[itobandito]

yeah real easy stuff, check this site out for the how to.
http://xbox-scene.com/xbox-tutorials.php

[shadowkn55]

Firmware flashes are for LG 8164 drives (standard pc drive). Xbox drives don't need firmware flashing, just swap it out.

[norkusa]

Alright, thanks for the tips guys. I guess my next question is where I can get a good deal on a new or used Samsung drive and what should I expect to pay for one?

[shadowkn55]

Probably on the order of $50. If you are good with an iron, you might want to look into modding an LG8164 with an adapter so it works with the xbox.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827136083

http://www.divineo.com/cgi-bin/div-us/zz-xb-adap81.html