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[Bow2dking]

Hello guys, i want to Flash a slim console but have a couple of questions:
1. Do i need a resistor for the process?
2. If i want to drill with a hand drill....witch is the size of the drill bit i should use our can use the hand drill the template included on from VGC repairs?
3.What is the best watt for a soldering gun for this process?

thanks guys

[vgcrepairs]

1. Do i need a resistor for the process? Yes you do

2. If i want to drill with a hand drill....witch is the size of the drill bit i should use our can use the hand drill the template included on from VGC repairs? the drill bit included can be used

3.What is the best watt for a soldering gun for this process? I really dont recommend that process

[Bow2dking]

Thanx VGC always to the rescue.

[ultimta]

More specifically the bit is 1 mm in diameter.

[Bow2dking]

Thanks

[Liebing]

vgcrepairs, on 08 January 2012 - 12:53 PM, said:

1. Do i need a resistor for the process? Yes you do

2. If i want to drill with a hand drill....witch is the size of the drill bit i should use our can use the hand drill the template included on from VGC repairs? the drill bit included can be used

3.What is the best watt for a soldering gun for this process? I really dont recommend that process

ive done a few slims. resistor isnt needed if youre using a hand drill

[XxsQuallenxX]

Resistor is needed regardless of the process in which you drill. Yes, I know it works without the resistor, but do you really want to chance bricking the drive over a 5 cent resistor and 10 seconds of soldering? Didn't think so.
Also the drill bit included with the template is a bit too large IMO. I use a .5mm bit made by Dremel. I chose that brand because it's hard as hell to dull it out where cheapos are only good for 1 or 2 drives. I've done exactly 209 EF's now with only 1 brick and that 1 was with a 1 mm bit.

[Bow2dking]

What about the knife method? i read is a better method then iron our drill.... is this true?

[guty96]

Bow2dking, on 08 January 2012 - 10:37 PM, said:

What about the knife method? i read is a better method then iron our drill.... is this true?

not good
use the soldering iron
mark whit the templete and use the iron soldering use it gradually in the mark
use iron soldering whit 30 whats or less

[Liebing]

XxsQuallenxX, on 08 January 2012 - 09:19 PM, said:

Resistor is needed regardless of the process in which you drill. Yes, I know it works without the resistor, but do you really want to chance bricking the drive over a 5 cent resistor and 10 seconds of soldering? Didn't think so.
Also the drill bit included with the template is a bit too large IMO. I use a .5mm bit made by Dremel. I chose that brand because it's hard as hell to dull it out where cheapos are only good for 1 or 2 drives. I've done exactly 209 EF's now with only 1 brick and that 1 was with a 1 mm bit.

so what does the solder and resistor do exactly that its so important?

[XxsQuallenxX]

Drops the resistance of the bond wires as you cut as insurance you don't fry the chip

[Bow2dking]

XxsQuallenxX Very informative.

[aneesh]

i have a guy who does the xbox slim modding for just $14 who is 1 mile away from my home. so i didnt try xbox slim modding.

[XxsQuallenxX]

aneesh, on 13 January 2012 - 01:16 PM, said:

i have a guy who does the xbox slim modding for just $14 who is 1 mile away from my home. so i didnt try xbox slim modding.

Why are people so intimidated by this hack? All you need is patience, that's it. It's not hard at all, you just have to take your time. And I will never get tired of pointing out that my girlfriend did it successfully on her first try. Keep in mind she knows nothing about electronics or tools, so everyone in this scene already has an advantage on her. So if she can do it anyone can. So dig deep find your balls and drill a damn chip.

[AresDraco]

XxsQuallenxX, on 16 January 2012 - 01:36 AM, said:

Why are people so intimidated by this hack? All you need is patience, that's it. It's not hard at all, you just have to take your time. And I will never get tired of pointing out that my girlfriend did it successfully on her first try. Keep in mind she knows nothing about electronics or tools, so everyone in this scene already has an advantage on her. So if she can do it anyone can. So dig deep find your balls and drill a damn chip.

Lol +1 to this

[Liebing]

XxsQuallenxX, on 16 January 2012 - 01:36 AM, said:

Why are people so intimidated by this hack? All you need is patience, that's it. It's not hard at all, you just have to take your time. And I will never get tired of pointing out that my girlfriend did it successfully on her first try. Keep in mind she knows nothing about electronics or tools, so everyone in this scene already has an advantage on her. So if she can do it anyone can. So dig deep find your balls and drill a damn chip.

still waiting on that bikini mod lol