I started with the HDD enclosure today. So, we all know what the HDD looks like in it's default form:
![1b.jpg](https://ibotmodz.net/forum/uploads/monthly_05_2009/post-1847-1241722828_thumb.jpg)
After opening it up, i pulled the top piece apart from everything else, and then I masked it up:
![2b.jpg](https://ibotmodz.net/forum/uploads/monthly_05_2009/post-1847-1241722839_thumb.jpg)
Almost done cutting:
![3b.jpg](https://ibotmodz.net/forum/uploads/monthly_05_2009/post-1847-1241722851_thumb.jpg)
Done sanding. Just have to make the edges smoother:
![4b.jpg](https://ibotmodz.net/forum/uploads/monthly_05_2009/post-1847-1241722859_thumb.jpg)
Now, the 360 HDD enclosure has a nice chrome side:
![5b.jpg](https://ibotmodz.net/forum/uploads/monthly_05_2009/post-1847-1241722865_thumb.jpg)
That fits like this:
![6b.jpg](https://ibotmodz.net/forum/uploads/monthly_05_2009/post-1847-1241722872_thumb.jpg)
But that little bridge in the middle is in the way, so it needed to go:
![7b.jpg](https://ibotmodz.net/forum/uploads/monthly_05_2009/post-1847-1241722879_thumb.jpg)
All done, no plexi yet though:
![8b.jpg](https://ibotmodz.net/forum/uploads/monthly_05_2009/post-1847-1241722884_thumb.jpg)
And then, finished!! All pimped out with a nice 1.5mm clear plexi window
![9b.jpg](https://ibotmodz.net/forum/uploads/monthly_05_2009/post-1847-1241722891_thumb.jpg)
![10b.jpg](https://ibotmodz.net/forum/uploads/monthly_05_2009/post-1847-1241722897_thumb.jpg)
This part of the tutorial will show you the proper way to install lights in your hdd.
How to install lights in Xbox 360 HDD
Items needed:
LED's of your choice (leds)
Wire
Hot glue gun
A Soldering Iron
Solder
For this tutorial we will be using a HDD that has been modified so we can see through it.
Step 1: Take apart the HDD
![1.jpg](https://ibotmodz.net/forum/uploads/monthly_05_2009/post-1847-1241720465_thumb.jpg)
Step 2: Take out the HDD cables
![2.jpg](https://ibotmodz.net/forum/uploads/monthly_05_2009/post-1847-1241720471_thumb.jpg)
Step 3: The wires we will be modifying are the yellow and black cables
![3.jpg](https://ibotmodz.net/forum/uploads/monthly_05_2009/post-1847-1241720476_thumb.jpg)
Step 4: Strip a small section of the Yellow (5v) and Black (Ground) wire
![4.jpg](https://ibotmodz.net/forum/uploads/monthly_05_2009/post-1847-1241720481_thumb.jpg)
Step 5: Solder all the leds to the wires you have.
![5.jpg](https://ibotmodz.net/forum/uploads/monthly_05_2009/post-1847-1241720488_thumb.jpg)
Step 6: Solder a wire to the Yellow and Black wire and hot glue it to the side of the case. (resester is not required but you could place one if you want)
![6.jpg](https://ibotmodz.net/forum/uploads/monthly_05_2009/post-1847-1241720494_thumb.jpg)
Step 7: Hot glue all the leds in the spots you would like them to be
![7.jpg](https://ibotmodz.net/forum/uploads/monthly_05_2009/post-1847-1241720500_thumb.jpg)
Step 8: Solder all the wires and leds together. Make sure that each led is attached to a wire coming from the yellow wire, and the other part of the led coming from the black wire. then reassemble your case.
![8.jpg](https://ibotmodz.net/forum/uploads/monthly_05_2009/post-1847-1241720506_thumb.jpg)
All credit goes to DAE_JA_VOO
Edited by jmdalmighty, 07 May 2009 - 01:05 PM.