Hi,
I just got given an xbox (original model) - seems to be a 1.2 version from what I worked out.
The HDD is stuffed - just clicks and gave the 07 service required message. Even tried the disk in the freezer trick - no go....

I now know that the BIOS checks the hard drive code against a code in the EEPROM and wont boot unless they match - so I cant just replace the HDD.
Found plenty of tools that let me make another disk (had an old 20GB disk lying around), but of course no go.

Seems a shame to bin it, so....

1) If I get a mod chip I should be able to use pretty much any disk I gather - correct?
2) I see there are still a few places that will sell a mod chip (<$20) - not sure if I can solder well enough to do this - is it easy? WHich chip is a good one?
3) Anyone know any places in Auckland where I can preferably drop it off and get it done - without costing too much?

Many thanks..