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1 360Lizard.com Maximus Trident to Unlock Macronix VGC Repairs

2 Unlocking a Macronix (Vendor ID: C2) The following tutorial will take you through the process of unlocking a Macronix chipset for Liteo on DG 16D4S. Remember it is important to stay update to date on all Lizard software, especially the Gecko Firmware. With most Gecko releases there is almost always a new Lizard Toolbox as well. Stay up to date on all releases including C4Eva s LT Firmware by visiting or joining us in IRC #MaximusLizard on EFNet. The 360Lizard website has a built in IRC client on the Help/Forum tab for convenience. Requirements: Maximus Lizard Maximus Trident Phillips Screwdrivers USB Cable (Supplied with Maximus Lizard) SATA Cable (Supplied with Maximus Lizard) CURRENT Lizard Firmware Update (Gecko 1.16) CURRENT Maximus Toolbox v MAXIMUS LIZARD USB Windows Drivers Windows XP / Vista / 7 32bit or 64bit MAC OSX (Using Parallels, Bootcamp or VMWare)

Setting Up Before you connect everything you first need to install the Maximus Lizard Drivers.

The drivers should auto install in Windows 7 and Windows Vista. 1.

Check what Gecko release your Lizard has by either the welcome screen on the Lizard or Get Device

3 Setting Up Before you connect everything you first need to install the Maximus Lizard Drivers. These are signed and work in Windows XP / Vista / 7 both 32bit and 64bit. The drivers should auto install in Windows 7 and Windows Vista. 1. Plug you Lizard into the PC by the provided USB cable 2. Check what Gecko release your Lizard has by either the welcome screen on the Lizard or Get Device Details in the Toolbox(Toolbox and up will inform you when there is an update to your Lizard) WARNING!! GECKO FIRMWARE 1.16 IS REQUIRED, IF YOU DO NOT HAVE 1.16 STOP AND UPDATE YOUR LIZARD BEFORE YOU PROCEED!!

3. Make sure your Drive is a Macronix, to find this info MTK your drive using the S

Once you have confirmed you have a C2 (Macronix) Drive go ahead and do a Read Key

Either to PC or Lizard (refer to Slim manual if you re not familiar with this step)

4 3. Make sure your Drive is a Macronix, to find this info MTK your drive using the S Liteon MTK on Lizard. Vendor ID : EF BAD Vendor ID: C2 Good 4. Once you have confirmed you have a C2 (Macronix) Drive go ahead and do a Read Key from Slim Drive. Either to PC or Lizard (refer to Slim manual if you re not familiar with this step) 5. Eject the Tray and go ahead and disconnect the Lizard and your drive power, Lets disassemble the drive. (Leave tray ejected) a. Remove the 4 screws from the bottom of the Drive

5 4 Screws b. Gently peel back the Foam behind Disc Tray (or slice the foam where drive seperates) c. Lift the bottom cover off.

6 d. Remove the one screw e. Disconnect all 3 ribbons Pull Outward GENTLY Lift f. Lift the Board out and fold over (you DO NOT need to remove the 5 wires) Push back and GENTLY lift board

Clean the area that has to be cut i. Scrap the 3.

7 g. Ensure to isolate the Board from any metal drive parts, such as a piece of foam (if you own a Vampire use that foam), anti static pad or folded up paper/cardboard. h. Clean the area that has to be cut i. Scrap the 3.3v and GND via holes Scrape GENTLY to expose copper, the via s can be very fragile, use a hobby knife and do not press hard.

8 j. Cut the trace Cut where marked in RED

9 6. Connect the Lizard and Drive Power Source back up (ex.. Maximus Xtractor 3) 7. On Lizard go to the UNLOCK/LOCK in the S Liteon Section.

10 8. This next window will show you if drive is Locked or Unlocked 9. Press the OK button to UNLOCK drive, you will see the words To HARD UNLOCK: Make sure the CUTS are done and Press OK to continue

11 10. Once OK is pressed you will see lizard flashing Send Pulse Now 11. Align the Trident 3.3v and GND needles on these hole. You will see the GREEN READY LED light up

! If you probe the trident and it still keeps flashing STAGE 1 you will need to adjust the OHM value on the Trident.

12 12. Press Downward on the Trident and the Pulse LED (RED) will light up for a second and then the GREEN LED will light up once again. 13. Lizard screen should display a CHECK Mark with the word SPI UNLOCK SUCCESS! IMPORTANT!! If you probe the trident and it still keeps flashing STAGE 1 you will need to adjust the OHM value on the Trident. The installed trimmer is 0 to 100 Ohms; the default setting is approx. 15 to 25 ohms and should work for majority of drives. The best results have been in the 10 to 20 ohm area.

Turn Clockwise to lower Using an OHM Meter measure for resistance

Now you have successfully UNLOCKED your drive!

If you want to LOCK the Drive you can but it s really not required.

13 Turn Clockwise to lower Using an OHM Meter measure for resistance between the Center Needle and the front of R4 14. Now you have successfully UNLOCKED your drive!! The Drive will remain UNLOCKED. If you want to LOCK the Drive you can but it s really not required. FROM HERE YOU CAN CREATE YOUR FIRMWARE AND WRITE TO THE DRIVE, OR FOLLOW THE BELOW INSTRUCTIONS AND PERFORM A 100% FULL DUMP OF THE DRIVE WHICH WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

This feature is not yet enabled for STANDALONE MODE! 16. Go ahead the press the OK button and the process will begin.

14 15. From here we suggest (But you don t need to do this) Perform a full read of the firmware (100% Full Dump). Go to the Full Read Firmware Icon. IMPORTANT Full reads require the file be sent to your PC. This feature is not yet enabled for STANDALONE MODE! 16. Go ahead the press the OK button and the process will begin. FROM HERE YOU CAN CREATE YOUR FIRMWARE AND WRITE TO THE DRIVE, OR FOLLOW THE BELOW INSTRUCTIONS AND PERFORM A 100% FULL DUMP OF THE DRIVE WHICH WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

15 a. Step 1 of 4 Power cycle drive and the Cycle will begin b. Step 4 of 4 you will power cycle the drive again and the PC Icon will appear. 17. To flash with Firmware to drive. Simply go to the Write FW to the DVD Drive follow the Lizard prompts. 18. After writing the firmware you can RE LOCK the drive (but not needed)

16 19. Go to the Lock/Unlock Icon on lizard and Press OK. 20. Press OK to perform LOCK

17 21. Specify if you want to SOFT lock or HARD Lock 22. All Done!! 23. Re assemble your Drive and have Fun.

18 Thanks to Carranzafp, VGC Repairs, and the rest of the Maximus Team.

Maximus 360 Lizard & Xecuter DG-16D4S Unlocked PCB Usage. By: Team Maximus

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