black screen on 360. need help to transfer data

[jonph]

hi guys,
my trusty old 360(bought on day 1)has finally given up the ghost.All I get is a black screen, although everything seems to be working sound etc but no video output. No red rings of death either.Anyhow,good excuse to buy a nice shiny new console. my question is how can I transfer all my data to new console? Problem being, I can't see the dashboard to see what I am doing.
It's mainly saved games and my profile I need to transfer.

 

[jonph]

using the transfer cable, would I be able to transfer from the old console to the new with the new console dashboard on screen?What I mean is, do I set up the new console and download the data without the old unit being conected to a tv/monitor?
May have a go at a repair any way, but I am treating myself to a new 360 250gb and if repair sucessful will give old one to my nephew.

 

[jonph]

thanks DreXeL got it now.
Will have a go at repairing the old console, after all nothing ventured.
many thanks again.