QUOTE(jvdv360 @ Jun 6 2007, 01:19 PM)

Hi,
I just purchased a softmodded xbox after my xbox's hard drive crashed. Well, that wasn't the only problem with it, so I decided to replace it.
So now I have the softmodded xbox together with the original hard drive.
I'm quite afraid that a harddisk crash will occur once more. So can I replace the hard disk with the original 8Gb one?
You can replace the HD with any disk. It has to be prepped and locked with the softmodded Xbox's eeprom.
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How can I make a backup of the hard disk I have now?
FTP the C and E drives to the PC. Make sure you get the eeprom.bin. If not run a back up command.
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And finally, my xbox says it's running at about 45°C (it's quite hot in my room), is this normal?
Without looking it up, it seems OK.
Purchasing a new, larger HD, should be safe for years.