How to Clear and Add LED's To The Original Xbox Jewel

[@pixelgriffstudios]

You can do LEDs in series instead of parallel. Easier just connects to neg all the way around and just put the 2 wires at the end led. Lol at case crack you don't put plastic in freezer makes it brittle.. Use blow dryer or hot air gun jewel just falls off no hammer needed.

[@HackerBilly13]

Jason Griffith or Ice Cube tray it like you would be popping out ice cubes by bending and twisting the tray

[@HackerBilly13]

Okay ice cube tray didnt work but honestly I froze it and then took a small flathead and slipped it under and then lifted it up Abit and slipped a butterknife under it and popped it loose

[@jamesbond-rj9xv]

Thank you so much for documenting your process for the rest of us to follow! 1.) One improvement I would suggest for removing the xbox jewel would be to center a roll of tape, whose diameter is larger than the jewel underneath the top case when you hammer out the jewel. Instead of a hammer, try using a rubber mallet whose diameter is about the same as your xbox jewel when hitting the underside. 2.) You briefly went over this in your video, but I would like more information about the cleaning tools you used. What type of cloth did you use with the Brasso to rub off the green paint without scratching or clouding the acrylic ? Was it simply a paper towel? When I removed the adhesive from my xbox jewel for the first time, I noticed a razor blade helps remove the top layer of adhesive off, but there was still a thin layer of it left over. What type of Goo Gone did you use exactly? Was it a liquid or gel? What type of cloth did you use to wipe off the adhesive using the goo gone? 3.) What type of wax did you use to protect the silver colored paint used for the indented "Xbox" letters from the brasso? How exactly did you apply the wax before cleaning with Brasso? Using a small cue tip?

[@TechnoOnTop]

james bond hey, definitely a good tip I never considered using something between then hammer to help 'pad' the shell. But yeah all I used was a paper towel. You could use a micro fiber cloth. It's tough to really protect it from being scratched during this process. The goo gone I used was actually "goo off professional strength remover" I found it at a dollar store. In the past iv used paint thinner which worked perfectly but took a lot of elbow grease , then I also used a "goo gone industrial" strength which destroyed the jewel. Just be careful with the solvents you plan on using. But I wouldn't worry about scratches to much because you can use a polishing compound to make it look new again. Stuff like plastic X or what I use scratch X work wonders and won't require serious buffing. Hopefully this reply makes sense I'm replying on my phone. If I missed something be sure to let me know and I will do my best to answer. I appreciate the support and your tips

[@TechnoOnTop]

Oh and the wax I used was just a normal candle wax . You just rub in the Xbox before using the brasso to take the paint off. No tool just grab it and rub it in like you are preparing a ledge to slide on (if you happened to skateboard)

[@seselapaz]

At min 6:35 you mentioned to add a resistor or the LEDS would burn but what type of resistor is need it?

[@TechnoOnTop]

they are 470 Ohm , thanks for watching

[@house044]

where you should be connected the resistor? Are good LEDs 3V 20ma?

[@TechnoOnTop]

Your resistor needs to be connected anywhere between your source and your positive leg of the LED, i connect them either right to the source or right to the positive leg of the LED. and yes that LED will work good

[@house044]

ok thanks

[@aaronarnold8239]

I recommend tapping into the power source and soldering them in black is your ground or can act as negative and yellow is your power I would also recommend heat shrink when your done

[@TechnoOnTop]

Thanks for watching!

[@Mew_1452]

I have been looking all over for this kind of stuff! keep up the good work. :)

[@aidancommenting]

Looks great! I've been thinking of getting into modding myself, got an Xbox just waiting for some emulators or something along the lines. I've seen the controller ports LED modded, might try this as well when I get the chance Edit: just found your controller port LED tutorial, and half a dozen other og Xbox mods! Just subbed

[@TechnoOnTop]

I would suggest a different route on the actual clearing of the jewel, I use varied grits of sandpaper from 220 all the way to 1500 going higher would no doubt be better, then polish it up using some scratch X, it's much quicker then using brasso, I appreciate you subbing glad to have you aboard! Happy modding if you do plan on pursuing it!

[@TrioChoasWolves]

If you are on a budget by getting nail polish remover, various degrees of sandpaper from rough to super fine grit and a can of clear epoxy spray by rustoleum. Let the jewel soak in the nail polish remover and if you do want to preserve the lettering wax does work well. Nail polish remover does cloud the jewel, but this is where the sandpaper comes and does take a bit of time, but the results after playing the clear epoxy spray look amazing. Most of the jewel prior that I had was scratched up from a prior owner. I plan to just fill in the lettering with some UV powder mixed in with resin or paint color. As for removing a jewel, I use some elbow grease and slipped a case prying tool to loosen it off then used Goo Be Gone.

[@TechnoOnTop]

I have attempted to use nail polish in the oast, both the non-acetone and acetone versions, the non-acetone ended up just "melting" the jewel lol. I have a new method that's quicker then using any type of chemical, just wet sand the jewel with fine sandpaper, starting at 400 then going as far as 2000 then just polishing up, it's not really a cheap way because all the different grits add up, and the polish. But it takes 10-20minutes vs the hour+ spent with brasso. Iv never been able to remove the silver in the lettering cleanly it alway looks terrible and ends up just ruining the jewel for me, as for removing the jewel I just use a hot air rework station. 100 degrees keep moving then gently pry, iv tried the just pry method but you can really mess the jewel up if your not super careful, but thanks for sharing! Happy modding!

[@theretrogeek2281]

Great job in cleaning that jewel,hard luck on the case I usually use a hair dryer then put a thin fishing line between the case and the emblem to cut trough the adhesive,you need a bit more patience but it works every time..subbed

[@TechnoOnTop]

Yeah it's a risk for sure, iv attempted with a hair dryer, I feel like they just don't get hot enough, nowadays I use my hot air station, just gotta be cautious not to melt the plastic. Much appreciated!

[@Snooper9700]

Also I decided to use nail polish remover which is comprised of acetone, knowing the risks. It did cloud my jewel quite a bit, so I ended up using silvo which is kind of a spin off of brasso. After about an hour of rubbing, the silvo removed a small layer of plastic that the acetone had eaten removing the cloudy effect. The jewel is now pretty much ultra clear. One thing that I do notice is the fact that is a VERY small amount of green paint in the letters "xbox" combined with the silver paint in the lettering. Obviously I dont want to put any chemicals/abrasives inside the lettering or it will remove the silver paint. Have you encountered this at all? Thanks.

[@TechnoOnTop]

i believe i have seen that at least once, thats awesome that you where able to un-cloud your jewel! plastic X may also do the trick. sucks about what happened to your case. if you planned on painting you could smooth it out, bondo-sandpaper-primer paint and have it looking like new. or you could just do a textured paint which would hide that it was ever broken.

[@obiwankenobi2242]

There is a small crack in my jewel and there is some green paint stuck in it... is there anything I can to to get it out?

[@TechnoOnTop]

You could try and sand it out

[@Cliffsrepaircorner]

I like your tutorial quite a bit but something might want to consider is using 3M 300lse adhesive this is the same type of material I use for cell phone screen mounting it's a clear double-sided adhesive and once it hardens or solidifies it becomes very strong so you have a little bit of play before it fully sets and then it'll take quite a bit to get removed if you have to readjust it later this is also safer on the plastic and hot glue is easily removed and can fall off with just a little bit of effort

[@TechnoOnTop]

Thanks for the comment, that stuff looks good! I didn't know of it, I will definitely give it a shot since I have some clear jewels that just get set on the Xbox with no attachment lol.. It was a small reason why when I updated the slim I went with a painted jewel, thanks for watching

[@Cliffsrepaircorner]

@@TechnoOnTop you're most welcome I have a few things that I'm working on myself like making custom jewels with different designs on them through silicone molds you're welcome to look me up on Instagram "wings00000" and when I get them made I'll send you a couple to play with

[@TechnoOnTop]

Very cool, iv always wanted some custom jewels! I attempted to blank one out and add a custom design.. It looked terrible haha. I will give your Instagram a look see! Happy modding!

[@Cliffsrepaircorner]

@@TechnoOnTop sounds good to me I just finished making what am I Juelz crystal clear I hope you have fun checking out all the cool stuff on there if you look way further down you'll see some related post to console Port LED mods from your videos

[@alataweel8954]

Did you only one resistor for the whole ring or a resistor for each bulb?

[@TechnoOnTop]

I only use 1 resistor

[@alataweel8954]

@@TechnoOnTop would a 470 ohms resistor work when using 5mm Leds instead of 3mm with the same 8 bulb setup you have?

[@TechnoOnTop]

@@alataweel8954 yeah I used 470 ohm with pretty much everything back then haha

[@alataweel8954]

@@TechnoOnTop thanks for your help. Also I’m to tap into to yellow wire for power source correct? Never dire weather to tap into the yellow or red

[@perryhutchlee3743]

Omg thanks bro I’ve been wandering if I can do this!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@TechnoOnTop]

N9 problem good luck with your mod!

[@sunstyle52]

Couldn’t you have just heat up the jewel to unglued the adhesive?

[@TechnoOnTop]

yes a heat gun can be used, but you have to be more careful, also mostly everyone has a freezer they may not have a heat gun

[@sunstyle52]

TechnoOnTop they also don’t have half the tools you’ve shown needed also haha Anyways, your vids are very helpful, keep it up. Also can you start posting up 360 slim mods?

[@TechnoOnTop]

yea lol a holde drill bit isnt completely needed but it makes like a million times easier. i appreciate it, i actually dont have any slim 360's though they can be had for really cheap i will keep an eye out for one

[@sunstyle52]

TechnoOnTop thanks man

[@LenoxFilms]

How long does it take to remove the painting with brasso? I'm using car acrylic wax but it takes forever lol

[@TechnoOnTop]

It takes forever, what I do nowadays is just sand the paint off, I start at 220 then move all they way to 1600 then I used scratch X to polish it,

[@LenoxFilms]

@@TechnoOnTop Okay, that seems to be easier

[@gorras503rodriguez4]

help please i have the first xbox but don’t remember the lock screen password any way to do a hard reset or any ideasp

[@TechnoOnTop]

Like through xbmc?

[@mikemeldrem2927]

Hey man, lovin your vids! What's the song you've got playing during this and also during the closing credits? Very nice stuff. Sounds like some good prog house. And I'm loving your videos. They're helping me a lot. BIG ups man.

[@TechnoOnTop]

the music playing during is just a loop i put together and the ending credits is an unfinished song by me that i called "lost with direction" so they cant be found or downloaded anywhere. thanks for the comment,your support and for watching i really appreciate it

[@mikemeldrem2927]

+TechnoOnTop likin your loops man. do you have another page or channel for that stuff?

[@TechnoOnTop]

+Mike Meldrem I really appreciate it and no this is my only channel but if I ever make one I will be sure to let everyone know on Twitter or something.

[@mikemeldrem2927]

Sounds good man! You seems to have a similar taste in beats as me (to an extent). I do a little bit of DJ mixing on my own. Check me out if you want, Proggy J on Soundcloud. Also like I said these videos are really helping me get off the ground with my hobby modding business. Thanks again.

[@TechnoOnTop]

+Mike Meldrem I checked out your newest mix it was pretty good keep it up! I appreciate the comments and I'm glad I'm able to help modding is a fun hobby for sure

[@carterwynja1938]

When it comes to resistors, I used a calculator to find that one 3mm led needs about 100 ohms if it is getting 5v from the molex. I see that you use 470ohm resistors. If I use a method where every led has a resistor, would I use 100 ohms on each or 470?

[@TechnoOnTop]

I just use 1 470 for all 8 LEDs. But if you could probably use 1 100 for all 8. But you don't need a resistor for every LED. Just on the main positive out. Also I'm pretty sure I used the 12v source not the 5v

[@Snooper9700]

Unfortunately, my top shell broke in half similar to yours in an attempt to get the jewel out :( I just glued the two halves with some intense super glue. You can see a hairline crack, but that's about it lol. Good as new.

[@aidancommenting]

I know I'm replying to a 2 year old comment but I think you can use a heat gun to loosen the jewel

[@thePiratePimp]

How do you glue the clear jewel back in without the glue being seen? TIA!

[@TechnoOnTop]

I just use a very very very small amount of super glue. like such a small amount that it doesn't hold it in very effectively. same can be done with hot glue. either way, it's not very "permanent" maybe a very small amount of 2 part epoxy would work better but iv never tried.

[@thePiratePimp]

TechnoOnTop Awesome! Thanks for the reply!!!

[@DM-jh9eh]

I appreciate you making this video

[@TechnoOnTop]

i appreciate you watching!

[@Carlosocc95]

if you put the top cover in a fridge and then after the plastic fresse you bend the plastic and the jewel pops off

[@TechnoOnTop]

Yes but it does come with the risk of breaking the top shell so be aware of that. But thank you for watching happy modding!

[@Carlosocc95]

@@TechnoOnTop THANKS! Happy modding too

[@eddielegs344]

Nice video and great name to, i love Techno and the Xbox classic. ;-)

[@superdennisdt]

I recently came across my custom Crystal Xbox I modded when I was 16. 10 years later and I think I give it a revamp and do the bits I didn't dare do back then

[@TechnoOnTop]

Very cool! Be sure and share your mods! Love to see them. If you have any questions feel free to ask!

[@seselapaz]

Hello, i have a question about the resistors that you use... You say that they are 470ohms but are they 1watt, 1.5watt or it doesnt matter as long as they are 470 ohms? Any help about this is welcome and by the way i love your videos and i will send you my email so i can show you my xbox mod as soon as i finish it.

[@TechnoOnTop]

Sese Cabo hey, they are 470 1/4 watt, which I should if said in the video I have started to add it in now, thanks for watching

[@seselapaz]

Can I use the resistor 470ohms of 1 watt?

[@TechnoOnTop]

Sese Cabo yes, but it may be a tad bit dimmer. But I doubt it will be dramatic, iv only used 1/4 watt resistors.

[@doctor_h]

+TechnoOnTop Thanks for all the videos. 1x 470ohm 1/4 watt resistor for 1 led to 8 leds?

[@TechnoOnTop]

Tyler Durden thanks for watching them, but yes you can wire more I'm if you'd like iv went up to about 20. But you should only be limited to your power supply

[@DandJinPG]

Great videos man thank you for doing this

[@TechnoOnTop]

I appreciate it, thanks for checking it out and commenting

[@Dikwili]

You don’t specify what resistor you used in the circuit.

[@TechnoOnTop]

They are probably 470ohm, I used those all the time lol

[@aaronarnold8239]

Thank bro great tutorial 👌🏻

[@TechnoOnTop]

No problem I actually do things a bit different now, I use hot air to remove the jewel, and varied grits of sandpaper for clearing the jewel. Thanks for watching

[@erog520az]

this very interesting lol wanna try it now

[@TechnoOnTop]

+erog520az modding is fun (at least to me) be sure to check out my other videos for more Tutorials, thanks for your support

[@erog520az]

+TechnoOnTop bro iv watched all of them and liked all lol

[@RonnieAugeri]

What value resistor did you use?

[@TechnoOnTop]

+Ronnie Augeri they are 470ohm and i think they are 1/4watt but the packaging doesnt specify i bought them awhile ago. thanks for watching

[@Wally17.]

I think it is probably safe to use a hair dryer or heat gun to remove the jewel.

[@TechnoOnTop]

Sure a hair dryer would take forever though, and most people don't have a heat gun but those work great just don't hold it in one place to long.

[@retrostansolo]

Just place your Xbox cover in hot water for 5mins. The jewel comes off very easy.

[@nixalin5525]

It’s way easier using a heat gun or blow dry and a screw driver.

[@TechnoOnTop]

Heat gun yes. Iv never gotten a blow dryer to work. Be careful with a heat gun because it's also really easy to warp the shell.

[@TSyoyo]

Why bother with resistors? Just use led strips its way easier

[@TechnoOnTop]

i completely agree using LED strips is much easier (they have resistors built in). the method i showed is defiantly the "old-school" method, it gives off nice light beams, iv never lit a jewel with strips before but i planned on using nothing but RGB in the case lighting , but thanks for watching!

[@seselapaz]

+TechnoOnTop 470 ohms but how many watt? 1 watt 1.5 watt? Or it doesn't matter?

[@aidancommenting]

I know this is a 3 year old comment but I've heard 50-60mm LED rings work as well

[@NekoPink]

Sweet

[@verylongchannelhandle]

Just heat up the jewel,don't freeze it.

[@TechnoOnTop]

pretty sure i mentioned that in the video.. thats the only time iv actually broke the plastic but i dont do it this way anymore as i have a temprature controlled hot air gun. thanks for watching

[@verylongchannelhandle]

@@TechnoOnTop Thank YOU for uploading!

[@natanaelfernandez]

This tutorial is a total failure, I broke my up plastic trying to remove it that way, the cold plastic becomes more brittle and breaks very easily, it is better to remove it with a little heat and dental floss

[@TechnoOnTop]

And the tutorial says(and shows) the risks of using the "freezer method" not everyone has a heat gun, but using a heat gun comes with its own risk of melting and deforming the the plastic. Nowadays I use a temperature controlled hot air gun. But back when I didn't the freezer only killed one top shell out of 5 or so not terrible odds if you'd rather be cheap and take the risk..... With that being said I don't use brasso to clear the jewel anymore because it takes forever I just varied grits of sandpaper.

[@brandonhayes161]

This is a lot of work and I ruined my jewl lmao so I ordered one on ebay

[@TechnoOnTop]

Sorry to hear you ruined the jewel. I ruined one with a heavy duty paint thinner. If you did the same you old always sand it and make it a frosted jewel. But thanks for watching

[@willjohnson5680]

Ouch...guys just use a heat gun and a flathead to get that jewel out..less waiting and you don't risk cracking your faceplate 😔

[@carlosslim7437]

Nobody should freeze the case then hit it with a hammer... Edit: Drill small hole and punch out people, save your case

[@TechnoOnTop]

yes it makes the plastic brittle, course it's not like i didn't show the worst case scenario. iv used this more times then using a heat gun and i would say the case cracks 1 in every 10 times. feel free to remove the jewel how you please, thanks fro watching

[@carlosslim7437]

TechnoOnTop drilling a small hole or two then punching it out is the best way, but by all means go nuts with a hammer and waste your money. But it is a stupid way evident by the comments of people breaking case's...

[@TechnoOnTop]

they knew the risk again I showed the worst case scenario. putting it in the freezer is by far the easiest way to do it if you dont have any tools. iv never heard of anyone drilling it out before... I think I will give that a shot next time around.

[@carlosslim7437]

TechnoOnTop I used a spade drill piece because it has a flat end, then stuck a bit of tape over the hole after I punched it out to stop the light leak and taaadaaa

[@spacedoutbeard5033]

Yeah... putting plastic in a freezer and hitting it with a hammer and uploading a video to youtube telling others to follow in your footsteps seems... foolish. Use a hairdryer or heat gun and small flat pry tool and you'll be fine...

[@TechnoOnTop]

Well it works. Xboxs used to be $10 all day. Only had this method fail once on me out of the 5+ times iv done it. Though yeah nowadays I would just use my hot air gun turned way down. Though I'm pretty sure I say you can also do that in the video. Warping the plastic with a heat gun is also super easy. A hairdryer not so much but it does take awhile, at least in my experience. Thanks for watching!

[@spacedoutbeard5033]

@@TechnoOnTop I would heat from the back so warping would be minimized but you're right, it would be easy to overheat and warp the case.

[@robmoser4485]

Yawn