I've got a drive that's labeled as a Hitachi 59 on the case, but when I load it into JungleFlasher it shows as a 79. I was able to dump the drive using the 79 unlock disk. Is it normal to find a drive stamped as one thing, but read as another?
HITACHI NON-79 Hitachi 59 shows as 79 in JungleFlasher
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Martin C
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What's the history of the console? Bought new or 2nd hand for instance? Someone could have very easily put the 79 board in a 59 case 
It belonged to a friend of mine. I'm pretty sure he bought it new. As far as I could tell I was the first to break the original seal. It had been sitting around for a year or more until fixed the rrod on it the other day. I figured I might as well flash it while I had it apart. If I remember right it's a Zephyr board.
BL4K3Y
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What does JungleFlasher report when you read the firmware?
If it doesn't show that it is spoofed then it is a 79 PCB in a 59 shell as Martin C said.
If it doesn't show that it is spoofed then it is a 79 PCB in a 59 shell as Martin C said.
Martin C
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I'm sure I've seen instances where the Hitachi case has had a different version than the PCB before. I just ignore the case as JF will give you a better indication (unless it's been spoofed to another Hitachi!).
lockpicker
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has it ever been sent back to microsoft for repairs or anything? as that could also be another reason why the board is a 79 instead of a 59
I managed to get in touch with my friend. Apparently the drive was swapped. Using his 79 pcb on the 59 drive. :redface: