How to Reflash a Benq

Use a SATA cable to connect the BenQ Xbox 360 DVD drive to your computer.

Xbox 360 consoles are manufactured by Microsoft Corp. and are equipped with internal DVD drives that read game and movie discs. These DVD drives are manufactured by a variety of companies, including Samsung, Hitachi and BenQ. You can "reflash" or modify your BenQ Xbox 360 DVD drive on your computer using freeware software. You may wish to reflash your BenQ if you have previously modified the DVD drive or wish to install a new file to it. Reflashing your BenQ takes about 15 minutes.

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Xbox 360
Torx screwdriver (size 7)
SATA cable
Computer
.BIN Xbox 360 program (JungleFlasher)

Instructions

- 1
  
  Unplug all video and power cables from the console. Remove the front faceplate and unclasp the plastic tabs on the outer shell. Remove the outer plastic case and unscrew the Torx screws. Slide open the metal cover and disconnect the SATA cable from the Xbox 360 to the BenQ DVD drive. Connect your SATA cable from the computer to the BenQ DVD drive, then turn on the computer.
- 2
  
  Open a Web browser and download the freeware BenQ flashing program JungleFlasher from the link in the References section. As of October 2010, JungleFlasher is the most updated and stable Xbox 360 flashing program available. Earlier programs required the use of MS-DOS and were prone to crashing, while JungleFlasher is stable and capable of running in Windows. Run JungleFlasher and select "Flash BenQ" from the program's main menu. Select your Xbox 360 then click "OK." The program reflashes your BenQ Xbox 360 DVD drive's .BIN firmware.
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  Wait for the flashing process to finish, then close the program and shut down the computer. Disconnect the SATA cable from the computer to the BenQ DVD drive, then reconnect the SATA cable from the Xbox 360 to the BenQ DVD drive. Close the metal cover and rescrew the Torx screws. Replace the plastic shell and front faceplate on the console. Plug in all power and video cables before turning the Xbox 360 on again.

Tips & Warnings

Opening the Xbox 360 will void your warranty.

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