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Customize Your Xbox 360 For CHEAP!

Step 13Finished Product

Once you are done painting, slap everything together and there you go you have your very own very custom xbox 360!

Here is a video of it and of how the spinning disk effect looks!



Thanks, and I hope you enjoy!!!
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18 comments
Sep 27, 2010. 8:00 PMmatt920 says:
This case mod is sick. I think it is one of the most cleanest looking window and led mod i have seen.
Mar 5, 2010. 4:16 PMSean Webster says:
how do u paint the power button without painting the middle part?
Apr 14, 2009. 12:36 PMpackman37 says:
could u tell me where you found the power connectors on the motherboard for your LEDs
Feb 16, 2010. 1:10 PM10dclarke says:
if u take out the motherboard and turn it over where u plug in the power u can see where it was soldered in and find out which one is + and - then wire them up u can use a volt meter to find out which ones to wire up to
Apr 17, 2009. 7:51 AMGREG8888 says:
1. Once you find out what resistor to use wire it in on the positive lead of the LEDs. 2. Attach about 3-6" of 30awg to the other end of the resistor. 3. Solder about 3-6" of 30awg to the negative lead of the LEDs 4.Strip a good amount off of both + and - wires 5. Remove the 4 pin dual fan power connector 6. Look at my illustration on where to install the wires. 7. Replace 4 pin dual fan power connector once wires are installed Now power on you xbox 360 to test you work and if you did everything correctly the LEDs should come to life!
Feb 15, 2010. 3:29 PMmorgaman says:
i got a fairly large problem.... my fans are THREE prong. (oldschool xbox360 i guess?)

is this still possible?
Feb 16, 2010. 8:24 AMpackman37 says:
ya, its just a ground wire
Feb 16, 2010. 8:27 AMpackman37 says:
but i would recommend against doing this in this manner because if you plan on going on live M$ will be able to see that the draw on your fan is larger than normal and will ban you, there are better (and safer places) to take power, like on the under side of the motherboard just beneath where the ac cable fits into the back of your console, there are even a wide variety of voltages to choose from voiding the need for resistors, look at llama's xbox 360 pages i think they have some guides
Apr 19, 2009. 9:28 AMpackman37 says:
thanks Greg much appreciated, im attempting my first ever case mod, iv been trying to decide what i want to put in because iv looked and cold cathode lighting also seems fairly attractive. thanks again
Feb 7, 2010. 9:41 AMspartan094 says:
 I would have gone with green LEDs, then it would match the power button. Or you could switch the power button green LED for blue.
May 21, 2009. 2:57 PMD3V1LSN3V3RCRY says:
If I were to do everything you did, minus the LED's and the DVD drive cut-out, would it still void Microsoft's Xbox-360 warranty?
Jun 14, 2009. 11:14 PMazice says:
Opening up the case past just the face plate will void it no matter what. It doesn't have to do with the fact of what you have done to it, its the fact that once it is open Microsoft can't know what you have or haven't been messing around with. So your answer is yes.
Oct 27, 2009. 9:37 PMalexg69 says:
then why would microsoft have different faceplates if it voids your warranty
Nov 7, 2009. 2:41 PMspoot says:
switching out faceplates doesn't void the warranty. like azice said, opening it up past the faceplate voids the warranty.
Jul 28, 2009. 10:48 AMGangsta Snug says:
whats your XBOX LIVE GAMERTAG
May 19, 2009. 6:33 PMdaviphillipps says:
Looks sweet. As soon as I finish fixing the heat sinks I will do this. What is the song in this video?
May 21, 2009. 2:57 PMD3V1LSN3V3RCRY says:
the song is What I've Done by Linkin Park
May 22, 2009. 5:49 AMdaviphillipps says:
thanks
Dec 8, 2008. 4:46 PMchils91 says:
can you post a list of websites or stores where you bought your leds, resistors, and other supplies?
Apr 19, 2009. 8:34 AMmomsgonnafindme says:
ace for plexi
ebay for leds
i recomend this guy from hongkong
shipping took a week and a half
http://stores.ebay.com/hktaiyuen-LED-store
radioshack 500 resistor pack
Jun 30, 2008. 8:04 PMmaster7chief says:
Hey, that is the coolest customization I have seen. What would it cost for me to mail you my 360 and have you customize it for me?-since you know what you are doing and have all the proper tools. I would greatly appreciate it. Also, I noticed you took away a +and- fan connector where you plugged the LEDs into. Are you running on one fan or did you have to power both fans with one connector? Thank you for any information any one can provide me with.
Apr 15, 2008. 1:15 AMDvldogg05 says:
Do you know of any videos with this? would make doing it a lot easier.
Feb 8, 2008. 9:08 PMchefbrian says:
that just looks sweet!, i wish i had a 360 so i could do that!

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