shansation 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 Hi there, I was wondering if there's anyone here who would be willing to well... mod my x-fi for me. I've read the methods and attempted shipping the sample chips but to no avail. That and the fact that I have totally no experience in soldering anything ever. I'd be willing to pay for the efforts of someone to do this for me. Any one kind enough to help me out? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d23 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2008 Hi there, I was wondering if there's anyone here who would be willing to well... mod my x-fi for me. I've read the methods and attempted shipping the sample chips but to no avail. That and the fact that I have totally no experience in soldering anything ever. I'd be willing to pay for the efforts of someone to do this for me. Any one kind enough to help me out? I second this! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chesterqw 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2008 anyone know how to open up the Xmod? i can't open it... at least without destroying one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PPkiller 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2008 removing the stock opamps are damn tough.. twice i do soldering on my x-fi.. twice i have cold sweat... lucky nothing is damage... those small small resistors are so damn close to the opamp and tiny they are... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d23 0 Report post Posted February 16, 2008 http://forums.vr-zone.com/showthread.php?t=162628 I managed to find someone in this local forum who used to do the X-fi mod. I PMed him and am now eagerly awaiting his reply. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d23 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2008 FYI, he charges $25 for the opamp mod, and $30 for the blackgate installation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PPkiller 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 FYI, he charges $25 for the opamp mod, and $30 for the blackgate installation. is he doing all 4 opamp or just 1 of it? the price inclusive of the opamps? for the blackgate... in total is he changing to the 4 blackgates for the audio signal, the blackgate for the power supply or both?inclusive of blackgate? and lastly.. who will absorb the responsibility if something went wrong(card gone)? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d23 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2008 $25 for 1 opamp. As for the blackgate im not quite sure what you mean... He only changed 1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites