Need info on how to change HDD.

[Shmackey]

i just purchased a new hdd for my X-Box. The thing is, it doesn't have any mods or anything. So basically, it's a brand new hdd, nothing special, and doesn't work.
The question:
how do i get it to work?

i already have one x-box that already has all the works done to it and is capable of copying and storing games but, I can't reproduce these results to a brand new, untouched hard drive.

[sevi]

If i'm reading this post correctly then your new hard drive is one you purchased from a shop and not currently formatted? If this is the case then that is your problem. You need to use a formatting program like "Slayers Auto Installer" to format your hard drive for use in your xbox. Search the web for that program. It is a very usefull tool to have.

[Shmackey]

So...
do I or don't I have to have a mod chip installed beforehand to get the new hdd to work in my x-box or can I somehow download the information from my already modded hdd to the new store bought one?

[sevi]

As far as I know you need to have a modded box to format a new hard drive. There is a program available that will let you format your drive on your p.c for use in your xbox but you will need a modchip in your box to use the drive anyway. (Unless there is a softmod that can do it, not too familiar with those though). Once it is formatted then you can transfer the info stored on your other drive to your new one.

[Quall999]

http://www.xbox-scene.com/articles/hdd-ftp.php
that is the tut I use.

It involves loading up evox, and formatting through ftp commands. I do it with flashFXP.