Easiest way to install larger hdd in softmodded xbox

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I'm using an IDE to SATA adapter to upgrade to a 1TB Sata hdd. I boot my xbox up, disconnect the IDE cable from the xbox disc drive and plug it in to the SATA adapter which already has a molex plugged in from my pc, and then plug the SATA adapter in to the hard drive. Every time I try this my xbox freezes instantly. What am I doing wrong? I can feel the new hard drive spinning, so it's being powered.
 
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Do it after it has been booted.

You seem very helpful with all this. I'll be softmodding my XBOX soon which doesnt seem too hard, the HD replacement seems a little bit more tricky but seems straightforward still.

Is there any specific SATA sizes that aren't compatible (I dont mean memory size, like 2.5" or 3.5" or whatnot?). Thanks (:
 

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A Kingwin SATA to IDE adapter is the one confirmed working in softmodded Xboxes.
As long as the drives support drive locking (most of them do), the max you can get in there is a 2TB one, 2.5" or 3.5".
I'd personally do a 3.5" one.
 

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