Torx Screwdriver
A Torx screwdriver (size 7) is needed to open the Xbox 360 Elite console. There are several Torx screws located on the Elite machine's interior metal case, which can be removed using a Torx size 7 screwdriver.
SATA Cable
A SATA cable transmits data between the Elite console and devices such as a hard-drive, DVD drive, or PC. A SATA cable connects to the Elite console's motherboard or DVD drive. This tool is important because no data can be sent to the Xbox 360 Elite without a SATA cable.
Xbox 360 Modification Programs
Several freeware software tools have been developed for the Xbox 360 Elite. JungleFlasher, iPrep, and DosFlash are all available free of charge and provide a simple interface to run customized code on your Xbox 360 Elite. You may wish to run customized code on the Xbox 360 Elite if you want to play certain types of video files or want to modify the console's manufacturer settings. To download these programs, select a link from the Resources section.