Xbox 360 Hd - changing to a larger one?
01-23-10, 09:06 AM
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Xbox 360 Hd - changing to a larger one?
Hello
Wasn't sure if this belongs here or over at the Video game Forum but here it is for now.
I've got the original tiny 13gb HD that came with the system. I just got the "Red Rings of Death" but was able to fix it via the thermal paste upgrade. I'd like to now upgrade the HD but a $120+ dollars for the 120gb is a bit to much. I've read where you can and have seen the taking apart of the case for a larger HD. But I need to move all my info off the current HD first and that requires more $$$ for a Transfer kit.
From what I gathered you have to take the current HD apart, hook up the HD via power/Sata-to-USB and then access the files. From there I'm a bit lost as to "copy> save>connect new drive and then?" Is there a easy way, a easy to follow directions and what pros/cons are they. Thanks for any help.
Kenny J
Wasn't sure if this belongs here or over at the Video game Forum but here it is for now.
I've got the original tiny 13gb HD that came with the system. I just got the "Red Rings of Death" but was able to fix it via the thermal paste upgrade. I'd like to now upgrade the HD but a $120+ dollars for the 120gb is a bit to much. I've read where you can and have seen the taking apart of the case for a larger HD. But I need to move all my info off the current HD first and that requires more $$$ for a Transfer kit.
From what I gathered you have to take the current HD apart, hook up the HD via power/Sata-to-USB and then access the files. From there I'm a bit lost as to "copy> save>connect new drive and then?" Is there a easy way, a easy to follow directions and what pros/cons are they. Thanks for any help.
Kenny J
01-23-10, 06:40 PM
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Re: Xbox 360 Hd - changing to a larger one?
Was curious about doing this myself. Found this:
http://digiex.net/computing-section/...html#post21373
Haven't tried it yet, but looks fairly straightforward..
http://digiex.net/computing-section/...html#post21373
Haven't tried it yet, but looks fairly straightforward..
01-24-10, 10:19 AM
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Re: Xbox 360 Hd - changing to a larger one?
Yea, that's pretty good guide. however I'm still a bit confused about moving my game data and profile from the existing HD to the PC and then to the new drive.
01-24-10, 01:33 PM
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Re: Xbox 360 Hd - changing to a larger one?
I always thought you risked getting banned from Live if you did this.
