
I followed all the steps, got the key, uploaded it to the new drive, but it still doesn't work. They say there is no way to get the key from the motherboard (without ridiculous hardware hacks), but you can get it from the original DVD-drive, by hooking it up to a computer and using software which is also used by pirates.


Information on the 'net about replacing the DVD-drive is confusing and conflicting: The Internet tells me this could happen if the DVD-drive motor is dying, but also if the DVD-drive firmware was previously hacked incorrectly. When I hit A, it gives me a white error screen (pics to come).

When I try to play any game, it says "Play DVD" on the launchboard. I bought a used XBox 360 drive with a broken DVD-drive.
