Wednesday 17 November 2010

First Xbox 360 Mod

Ok, so as promised, here are pictures of my first Xbox 360 mod. The console I used was a Xbox 360 Arcade. The console had the following modifications:
  • The x-clamps were removed and replaced with bolts and washers. The thermal paste was also replaced and the CPU/GPU (ICs) were reflowed to correct the RROD
  • A 2mm thick perspex window was installed into a hole that was cut in the top half of the console
  • The fans were upgraded to a constant 12v
  • The fan shroud was modified so that it covered more of the GPU
  • 60 green smd leds were installed inside the case to give it a green glow
  • The heatsinks on the RAM chips were replaced with heatsinks which dissipated the heat in a more effective manner  
This is what the finished product looked like (sorry about the bad quality of the last 2):




The ROL was left standard, which complemented the green glow from the internal leds.

This console made it apparent that internal leds were not bright enough and were very ineffective at showcasing the internals of the Xbox.  

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