Xbox 360 BenQ VAD6038 Flash - Revision history

Ivc at 17:30, 30 September 2007

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	== Write Flash ==		== Write Flash ==
	To flash the drive, follow in the procedure above but replace 'r' with 'w' to ~~write~~ a new firmware ~~instead~~.		To flash the drive, follow in the procedure above but replace 'r' with 'w' to program a new firmware.

	[[Image:Benq flash write.jpg]]		[[Image:Benq flash write.jpg]]

Ivc at 17:29, 30 September 2007

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	== Write Flash ==		== Write Flash ==
	To flash the drive, replace 'r' with 'w' ~~in the procedure above~~.		To flash the drive, follow in the procedure above but replace 'r' with 'w' to write a new firmware instead.

	[[Image:Benq flash write.jpg]]		[[Image:Benq flash write.jpg]]

Ivc at 17:24, 30 September 2007

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	== DosFlash ==		== DosFlash ==
	Download the DosFlash tool [http://www.xboxhacker.net/index.php?topic=8517.0] and put the DosFlash files from the DosFlash16 folder on a working MS-DOS boot disk.		Download the DosFlash tool [http://www.xboxhacker.net/index.php?topic=8517.0] and put the DosFlash files from the DosFlash16 folder on a working MS-DOS boot disk [http://www.bootdisk.com/].

	== Install Switch ==		== Install Switch ==

Ivc at 17:12, 30 September 2007

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	== Spoof BenQ ==		== Spoof BenQ ==
	* [[Xbox 360 BenQ ~~69430C~~ Spoof]]		* [[Xbox 360 BenQ VAD6038 64930C Spoof]]

	== References ==		== References ==
	* [http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/sep/EEllkyFpFyWmXBfbSm.php Dumping and flash BenQ VAD6038 drive]		* [http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/sep/EEllkyFpFyWmXBfbSm.php Dumping and flash BenQ VAD6038 drive]
	* [http://dwl.xbox-scene.com/tutorial/vad6038_tutorial.pdf Team Modfreakz PDF Guide]		* [http://dwl.xbox-scene.com/tutorial/vad6038_tutorial.pdf Team Modfreakz PDF Guide]

Ivc at 17:12, 30 September 2007

2007-09-30T17:12:19Z

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	[[Image:Benq flash write.jpg]]		[[Image:Benq flash write.jpg]]

			== Spoof BenQ ==
			* [[Xbox 360 BenQ 69430C Spoof]]

	== References ==		== References ==
	* [http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/sep/EEllkyFpFyWmXBfbSm.php Dumping and flash BenQ VAD6038 drive]		* [http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/sep/EEllkyFpFyWmXBfbSm.php Dumping and flash BenQ VAD6038 drive]
	* [http://dwl.xbox-scene.com/tutorial/vad6038_tutorial.pdf Team Modfreakz PDF Guide]		* [http://dwl.xbox-scene.com/tutorial/vad6038_tutorial.pdf Team Modfreakz PDF Guide]

Ivc at 17:11, 30 September 2007

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	=== Solder Switch ===		=== Solder Switch ===
	Solder two short wires to the traces facing away from the cut and ~~flash memory~~, as seen in the picture below. Connect the ends to a simple on/off switch.		Solder two short wires to the traces facing away from the cut and each other, as seen in the picture below. Connect the ends to a simple on/off switch.

	[[Image:Benq flash switch pads.jpg]]		[[Image:Benq flash switch pads.jpg]]

Ivc at 17:10, 30 September 2007

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	For the DosFlash application to read the BenQ flash memory, the power to the flash memory has to be applied after DosFlash discovered the drive. The purpose of this is to go around the FirmGuard and jump into the flash memory right before the FirmGuard protection is enabled.		For the DosFlash application to read the BenQ flash memory, the power to the flash memory has to be applied after DosFlash discovered the drive. The purpose of this is to go around the FirmGuard and jump into the flash memory right before the FirmGuard protection is enabled.

	By ~~delaying powering up (with a switch)~~ the flash memory after ~~applying~~ power to the drive, the FirmGuard can be circumvented.		By keeping the the power disconnected from the flash memory after the main power to the drive is connected, the FirmGuard can be circumvented. FirmGuard is not enabled and DosFlash can freely read the content.

	=== Cut Traces ===		=== Cut Traces ===
	Two traces has to be cut to install ~~the~~ switch. The traces are on the bottom side of the circuit board, facing down into the drive.		Two traces has to be cut to install a simple switch. The traces are on the bottom side of the circuit board, facing down into the drive. Unmount the circuit board from the drive.

	I used a razorblad to cut the traces and a ~~fiberpen~~ to scratch the coating to expose the copper.		I used a razorblad to cut the traces and a fiber pen to scratch the coating to expose the copper.

	[[Image:Benq flash cut traces tools.jpg]]		[[Image:Benq flash cut traces tools.jpg]]
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	=== Solder Switch ===		=== Solder Switch ===
	Solder two wires to the traces facing away from the cut and flash memory, as seen in the picture below. Connect the ends to a simple on/off switch.		Solder two short wires to the traces facing away from the cut and flash memory, as seen in the picture below. Connect the ends to a simple on/off switch.

	[[Image:Benq flash switch pads.jpg]]		[[Image:Benq flash switch pads.jpg]]
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	# In DosFlash, enter the number of the discovered drive, normally '6', press enter.		# In DosFlash, enter the number of the discovered drive, normally '6', press enter.
	# To read the firmware, press 'r', and enter a new filename to dump the firmware.		# To read the firmware, press 'r', and enter a new filename to dump the firmware.
	# The drive should now be dumping the 4 banks.		# The drive should now be dumping the 4 banks, reboot into Windows when done.

	[[Image:Benq flash read.jpg]]		[[Image:Benq flash read.jpg]]

Ivc at 17:02, 30 September 2007

2007-09-30T17:02:31Z

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	== Write Flash ==		== Write Flash ==
	To flash the drive, replace 'r' with 'w' in the procedure above.		To flash the drive, replace 'r' with 'w' in the procedure above.

			[[Image:Benq flash write.jpg]]

	== References ==		== References ==
	* [http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/sep/EEllkyFpFyWmXBfbSm.php Dumping and flash BenQ VAD6038 drive]		* [http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/sep/EEllkyFpFyWmXBfbSm.php Dumping and flash BenQ VAD6038 drive]
	* [http://dwl.xbox-scene.com/tutorial/vad6038_tutorial.pdf Team Modfreakz PDF Guide]		* [http://dwl.xbox-scene.com/tutorial/vad6038_tutorial.pdf Team Modfreakz PDF Guide]

Ivc at 16:59, 30 September 2007

2007-09-30T16:59:15Z

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	# To read the firmware, press 'r', and enter a new filename to dump the firmware.		# To read the firmware, press 'r', and enter a new filename to dump the firmware.
	# The drive should now be dumping the 4 banks.		# The drive should now be dumping the 4 banks.

			[[Image:Benq flash read.jpg]]

	== Write Flash ==		== Write Flash ==

Ivc at 16:58, 30 September 2007

2007-09-30T16:58:10Z

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	=== Solder Switch ===		=== Solder Switch ===
	Solder two wires to the traces facing away from the cut and flash memory, as seen in the picture below. Connect the ends to a simple on/off switch.		Solder two wires to the traces facing away from the cut and flash memory, as seen in the picture below. Connect the ends to a simple on/off switch.

			[[Image:Benq flash switch pads.jpg]]

	[[Image:Benq flash solder switch.jpg]]		[[Image:Benq flash solder switch.jpg]]