SPUTNIK - PROBE what is the importance of fixing the trace after cut from a blade on MXIC chipset?

[MonkeyDrone]

What is the importance of soldering the trace back after making a trace cut on the MXIC to mod the xbox slim.
What will happen if the trace isn't made back again?
Thanks. :biggrin:

 

[Martin C]

Your drive won't work. I thought that would be obvious, but hey - maybe not.

 

[MonkeyDrone]

Your drive won't work. I thought that would be obvious, but hey - maybe not.

I have modded two xbox360 slims without putting the traceback on it;

The xbox is playing backups just fine. Thus I ask the question =|

 

[Martin C]

Hmm, ok. Not sure if it will cause any damage though....

 

[MonkeyDrone]

Hmm, ok. Not sure if it will cause any damage though....

I guess I'll find out in next dashboard updates

I have the cdkeys and spare replacement parts ready to go.

thanks.

 

[tingedace]

Are you using a Sputnik board at all?
Or just a temporary probe/switch?

 

[MonkeyDrone]

Are you using a Sputnik board at all?
Or just a temporary probe/switch?

Just a probe.

Am i not suppsoed to do a cut on the probe? =O

 

[Martin C]

Based on the trace repair you need to do in order to fix lifted pads where you cut, I really wouldn't have expected it to work. Is it a clean cut or possible that it's making contact still?

 

[tingedace]

Just a probe.

Am i not suppsoed to do a cut on the probe? =O

Yes, the cut is always necessary. I was just checking it wasn't something silly like you were using a sputnik :smile:

I'm surprised it works, but I wouldn't rely on it!

 

[rdubbs007]

I dont repair the trace cut.

 

[ataroreh8132]

I though we were supposed to fix the trace after it is lock because it can sent a signal to M$ when there a update??

 

[gerardo15]

I dont repair the trace cut.

So why is it important to repair the trace? why do they tell us to do it?

 

[MonkeyDrone]

Based on the trace repair you need to do in order to fix lifted pads where you cut, I really wouldn't have expected it to work. Is it a clean cut or possible that it's making contact still?

It's a clean cut defintiely; cause it wouldn't disable right protect unless i made the cut.

Yes, the cut is always necessary. I was just checking it wasn't something silly like you were using a sputnik :smile:

I'm surprised it works, but I wouldn't rely on it!

As far as relying on it goes; I will wait till next dash update and see if it causes any issues. But so far everything is A-OK.

 

[Martin C]

Then I guess the question is, why do people's drives stop being detected when the pad's lifted?

 

[MonkeyDrone]

Then I guess the question is, why do people's drives stop being detected when the pad's lifted?

Beats me,
both the model drives for the dvd were 0225.
Maybe it has trouble with other drives? =\

 

[pilldoc]

I cut the trace also and did NOT repair the cut. I have been using the slim for well over 6 months and no problems as of yet.

 

[synxx]

Then I guess the question is, why do people's drives stop being detected when the pad's lifted?

this is a interesting one, its even got martin asking questions....

who's gonna answer this one then and put us out of our misery?

 

[Robbieboy]

When i do them i just clean each side of the cut with the scratch brush and stick a strip of tinfoil (must be no wider than the trace) across with some good clear tape......

Had no probs so far....

then you can just pull off to flash again and then stick it back....:biggrin:

 

[DUSTYB3N]

I solder a wire to each side of the cut and then solder them in the middle to join the circuit. Makes life and desoldering easier if ever required in future


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[xbox360 hacker]

I just use on of these:

simples