Hardware Hacking

Kevin Mitnick (Technical Editor) is the most famous computer hacker in the world. Since his first arrest in 1981, at age 17, he has spent nearly half his adult life either in prison or as a fugitive. He has been the subject of three books and his alleged 1982 hack into NORAD inspired the movie War Games. Since his plea-bargain release in 2000, he says he has reformed and is devoting his talents to helping computer security.

Foreword
Introduction
Part I Introduction to Hardware Hacking
Chapter 1 Tools of the Warranty Voiding Trade
Introduction
The Essential Tools
Taking it to the Next Level
Hardcore Hardware Hackers Only
Where to Obtain the Tools
Chapter 2 Electrical Engineering Basics
Introduction
Fundamentals
Basic Device Theory
Soldering Techniques
Common Engineering Mistakes
Web Links and Other Resources
Part II Hardware Hacks
Chapter 3 Declawing Your CueCat
Introduction
Opening the CueCat
Removing the Unique Identifier
Removing the Proprietary Barcode Encoding
Technical Information
CueCat Litter Box:Web Links and Other Resources
Chapter 4 Case Modification: Building a Custom Terabyte FireWire Hard Drive
Introduction
Creating a 1.2TB FireWire RAID
Custom Case Modification for the FireWire RAID
Additional Resources
Chapter 5 Macintosh
Compubrick SE
Building a UFO Mouse
Adding Colored Skins to the Power Macintosh G4 Cube
Other Hacks and Resources
Chapter 6 Home Theater PCs
Introduction
Before You Begin: Research and Plan
The Components of an HTPC Project
Building a Windows HTPC
Building a Linux HTPC
Further Hacking and Advanced Topics
Chapter 7 Hack Your Atari 2600 and 7800
Introduction
Atari 2600 Left-Handed Joystick Modification
Use an NES Control Pad with Your 2600
Atari 2600 Stereo Audio Output
Atari 7800 Blue LED Modification
Atari 7800 Game Compatibility Hack to Play Certain 2600 Games
Atari 7800 Voltage Regulator Replacement
Atari 7800 Power Supply Plug Retrofit
Other Hacks
Chapter 8 Hack Your Atari 5200 and 8-Bit Computer
Introduction
Atari 5200 Blue LED Modification
Creating an Atari 5200 Paddle
Free Yourself from the 5200 Four-Port Switchbox
Build Atari 8-Bit S-Video and Composite Cables
Other Hacks
Chapter 9 Hacking the PlayStation 2
Introduction
Commercial Hardware Hacking: Modchips
Getting Inside the PS2
Installing a Serial Port
Booting Code from the Memory Card
Other Hacks: Independent Hard Drives
PS2 System Overview
Additional Web Resources
Chapter 10 Wireless 802.11 Hacks
Introduction
Wireless NIC/PCMCIA Card Modifications: Adding an External Antenna Connector
OpenAP (Instant802): Reprogramming Your Access Point with Linux
Having Fun with the Dell 1184 Access Point
Summary
Additional Resources and Other Hacks
Chapter 11 Hacking the iPod
Introduction
Opening Your iPod
Replacing the iPod Battery
Upgrading a 5GB iPod’s Hard Drive
From Mac to Windows and Back Again
iPod Diagnostic Mode
Additional iPod Hacks
iPod Resources on the Web
Chapter 12 Can You Hear Me Now? Nokia Mobile Phone Modifications
Introduction
Nokia 6210 LED Modification
Data Cabling Hacks
Other Hacks and Resources
Chapter 13 Upgrading Memory on Palm Devices
Introduction
Hacking the Pilot 1000 and Pilot 5000
Hacking the PalmPilot Professional and PalmPilot Personal
Hacking the Palm m505
Technical Information
Palm Links on the Web
Part III Hardware Hacking Technical Reference
Chapter 14 Operating Systems Overview
Introduction
OS Basics
Device Drivers
Properties of Embedded Operating Systems
Linux
VxWorks
Windows CE
Summary
Additional References and Further Reading
Chapter 15 Coding 101
Introduction
Programming Concepts
Introduction to C
Debugging
Introduction to Assembly Language
Summary
Additional Reading
Index