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Reality's Fringe
10-13-2005, 01:28 AM
Can anyone reccomend a cheap set of Hex wrenches that will open the Xbox up? I'm finally going to replace the DVD drive in it, but I don't know where to start.
dafoomie
10-13-2005, 01:32 AM
I got mine at Sears, but any hardware or automotive store should carry them. I found a 2nd set at the dollar store, actually.
Reality's Fringe
10-13-2005, 01:33 AM
I got mine at Sears, but any hardware or automotive store should carry them. I found a 2nd set at the dollar store, actually.
Dollar store, that's a good idea. Thanks!
I feel stupid now.
slimpip
10-13-2005, 01:34 AM
You'll need torx screwdrivers or a torx wrench set for the job.
Allen Wrench Torx set. (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00065DPDS/002-1181887-8988817?v=glance)
They probably have one of these at a Radio Shack that have nicer grips, and probably for about $5 cheaper. But, I'd recommend hitting up a hardware store first.
Just ask for a torx set (your prefrence of wrench or screwdriver) and make sure it includes sizes T10-T20.
DT778
10-13-2005, 01:38 AM
they arn't hex wrenches. They are torx screw drivers. You need a 20 and a 10
here's a guide if you need it.
http://www.xbox-scene.com/articles/open1.php
Reality's Fringe
10-13-2005, 02:41 AM
Stupid proprietary crap. I'll check out my Home Depot. Thanks for the input.
As a sidenote, has anyone done this before? I'm assuming it's relatively easy(I always terrify myself when I open expensive electronics).
allout1986
10-13-2005, 03:00 AM
It's easy actually. I was afraid at first thinking that I would mess something up, but then I thought about it and said the hell with it and dug in. It's basically a PC so you shouldn't have a problem. Just make sure you have the right DVD drive to replace the one you have because the xbox DVD drive hooks up differently from the power supply than a PC(different connecter). What you are doing is easy compared to the other things you can do with an xbox.
DT778
10-13-2005, 06:31 AM
I've replace a couple of dvd drives and its easy.
Puffa469
10-13-2005, 10:55 AM
I got a screwdriver set on ebay with the needed bits for about $15 shipped. The bits and screws arent exactly propriatary, they are standard 'security' screws that many products use. With the set I got on Ebay, I can open up any console I have, and any game cartidge too.
JTWise
10-13-2005, 05:29 PM
I used to use the torx to open my xbox up but I got lazy when I changed out my Thompson drive. If you get a standard screwdriver that is the right length and width it fits between the torx "teeth" and works just fine.