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Faceless Xbox 360Here's what my Xbox 360 looks like currently. Can you guess why?

UPDATE: Here's your feedback and my answers...

Azra: You add a tape recorder in?
BLR: Err, no, but that's an interesting hack idea. Certainly an original one...

Wim: Err...you decided to put a mod chip in? ;-)
BLR: Nope. No modchip exists yet, and there isn't much that a modchip would add to the unmodified 360. The feature set is already pretty cool and I'm not at all into piracy.

Wim: Problems with overheating?
BLR: No, I've never had any overheating problems. Both the box and its power brick have their vents away from any other object. I've never noticed one or the other being more than warm. If I had to modify something, it would be to put silent fans, because the built-in ones are pretty noisy.

Wally: Its turned the wrong way?
BLR: No, that's the front.

Wally: Its broken?
BLR: No, works perfectly.

Wally: You had laid it flat and had something on top of it?
BLR: No.

Brandon: looks like you spilled Tang on it and had to throw away the face plate.
BLR: Yes, I did remove the faceplate, but not for that reason. And I did "spill" something on the faceplate, but after I removed it.

Chris: Cause you got a new faceplate?
BLR: Aha! Getting close. But if I had bought a new faceplate, it would already be there. I still have only the original faceplate, but removed it for a good reason.

Travis: No, why? Tell me before I pick one up. Planning on it when they become available at the local Walmart.
BLR: go ahead and pick it up. It's absolutely awesome. Best console ever (and I've had a few). The Live feature is flawless.

Dror: i think you baought PS3 faceplate :)
BLR: :) That's a funny one.

Brian: You are painting your faceplate.
Chris: well that would mean you are customizing your faceplate. Cool.
You just inspired me, I think I may go paint my OEM faceplate this afternoon.
BLR: Yes, exactly.
I recommend acrylic paint and some varnish when it's dry.

I'll post pictures of the completed project once it's finished...

Comments

Azra said:

You add a tape recorder in?
# January 7, 2006 5:57 PM

Wim Hollebrandse said:

Err...you decided to put a mod chip in? ;-)

Problems with overheating?
# January 7, 2006 6:53 PM

Wallym said:

Its turned the wrong way?

Its broken?

You had laid it flat and had something on top of it?
# January 7, 2006 7:05 PM

BrandonFurtwangler said:

looks like you spilled Tang on it and had to throw away the face plate.
# January 7, 2006 8:23 PM

Chris Hammond said:

Cause you got a new faceplate?
# January 7, 2006 8:54 PM

Travis said:

No, why? Tell me before I pick one up. Planning on it when they become available at the local Walmart.
# January 7, 2006 10:04 PM

Dror Engel said:

i think you baought PS3 faceplate :)
# January 8, 2006 2:59 AM

Brian Scott said:

You are painting your faceplate.
# January 8, 2006 12:49 PM

Chris Hammond said:

well that would mean you are customizing your faceplate. Cool.
You just inspired me, I think I may go paint my OEM faceplate this afternoon.
# January 8, 2006 3:21 PM

Patty said:

Alright, obviously (please don't make fun of me) I'm a newb. I just bought my 360, how do u take the faceplate off, and to a newb, how hard is it to install a silent fan system.
# January 22, 2006 1:35 AM

Bertrand Le Roy said:

Gently insert a flat screwdriver's head between the plate and the console on the top, and then very gently pull the plate towards you. It should give fairly easily. If you're careful, you should be able to do that without breaking anything.
About installing silent fans, I'd love to do that too, but I don't want to void my warranty. If you really want to do that, I guess there should be tutorials on the web. Just Google it.
# January 22, 2006 3:42 AM

grgran said:

no face plate
# August 30, 2006 1:24 AM

Alex said:

you left it out and a crackhead stole it and sold it for a dollar
# October 15, 2006 7:02 PM

D-dog said:

what is the best xbox 360 game available???

# December 23, 2006 12:14 AM

Bertrand Le Roy said:

Depends what you like. Gears of War and Oblivion are both marvelous time sinks.

# December 23, 2006 1:15 AM

mike said:

u need a screwdriver to put on a faceplate?? and how come the companies who sell the faceplates dont give instructions??

# January 28, 2007 2:59 PM

Bertrand Le Roy said:

Mike: no, you don't, it's just easier with a screwdriver, it allows you to lever it out gently.

# January 29, 2007 1:20 PM

max said:

did the drive keep sticking and its easier with no faceplace like mine??

he asks wishfully

# February 9, 2007 4:58 AM

Bertrand Le Roy said:

Max: no.

# February 9, 2007 2:13 PM

Tyler said:

Off topic, but my 360 tray won't stop opening. Even after I turn it off. The tray will close, then open, then turn off, leaving the tray open. I recently had my 360 repaired for an internal problem, so I don't know if they might've hit something to cause more problems. Let me know if you have any tips.

# March 23, 2007 12:31 AM

Bertrand Le Roy said:

Tyler: sure, I have a tip... Contact support :)

# March 23, 2007 7:53 AM

dcstarr said:

how do u take off the faceplate

# March 27, 2007 8:58 PM

dcstarr said:

the screwdriver trick didn't work meanies

# March 27, 2007 9:05 PM

Bertrand Le Roy said:

Well, I don't know what to tell you, it was pretty easy for me. Maybe you should contact support.

# March 27, 2007 9:13 PM

dcstarr said:

guitar hero 2 for xbox 360 OWNS

# April 13, 2007 5:32 PM

adam said:

wow this screw driver trick really works

i now have a new (chrome) face plate thx heaps

# April 23, 2007 8:34 PM

dom said:

How do u take current faceplates off....and put new ones on???????

# May 10, 2007 12:31 PM

Bertrand Le Roy said:

Dom: please read through the previous comments, your answer is there.

# May 10, 2007 1:48 PM

dcstarr said:

Where i live its really hot (80-90 degrees) and my xbox has been overheating every time i play it (2 side lights on xbox flash). What shud i do; i already tried moving it and putting a fan next to it. WHAT SHUD I DO? HELP!!!!!!! ps: I live in CALIFORINA where its blazing hot.
# May 23, 2007 11:27 PM

Bertrand Le Roy said:

dcstarr: call support (1-800-4MY-XBOX) or go to www.xbox.com/.../support

# May 24, 2007 1:31 PM

kaynin said:

dude its being painted

# August 16, 2007 3:41 PM
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