Playstation Mods

Installation of a Modchip into the Playstation 2

Disassembling PS2 version 4-7 (US & PAL PS2 SCPH 3000X V4, US & PAL PS2 SCPH 3500X, same vor 3000XR) Before disassembling the unit be sure to have a clean, well-lit work area with storage containers for loose parts. You will require a 15 watt pencil tip soldering iron, a Philips head screwdriver, electrical tape to secure the Playstation 2 Modchip to the Playstation 2 main board, and a fine tipped screwdriver for delicate POT adjustment if needed. Disconnect the Playstation 2 from power source as well as all video hook-ups. Remove any memory cards or compact discs that may remain in the system. Step 1: Flip the unit over and remove 8 screws (You must first remove the 4 rubber pads that are situated in each corner of the base, and 4 plastic pads. Store screws.       Step 2: Remove Reset/Eject Button from Top Cover       Step 3: Remove the 2 screws holding the memory card slot       Step 4: Lift tab and remove the flex board from the tab as shown       Step 5: Remove the 2 screws holding the ON/OFF button and fan together       Step 6: Carefully flip over PS2, remove the Bottom Cover and 4 screws       Step 7: Remove the Lexan power supply protector and the fan plug       Step 8: Carefully flip over PS2 again and remove ON/OFF Button and Fan       Step 9: Flip over again and remove these 9 screws. CAUTION: Before handling the circuit board touch a piece of grounded metal to remove any static charge from your body. These components are static sensitive.       Step 10: Finally, gently remove the metal cover and reveal the board

The board is now ready to be soldered. To start you should have a fine tip, low temperature soldering iron (15 watt is ideal).

Quickly touch the iron and the solder onto the pad. Hold only for a second. When the iron tip is removed you should have a tiny ball of solder bonded to the pad on the board. Place the wire onto the pre-soldered contact and touch it with the soldering iron. The solder should flow and the wire will bond to the pad.

To complete the wiring, attach the other remaining wires to the indicated soldering pads.

CAUTION: Due to the heat involved in soldering you must only hold the tip on the work long enough to get the solder to flow.

If too much heat is applied to the work it may damage the chip, lift the PCB trace or burn the insulation back on the wire. If the insulation for the MOD chip’s wires burns back you must trim and re-solder. Too much insulation removed could result in the exposed copper touching other traces on the board. This is hazardous to the Playstation 2 unit.

Once you are pleased with your work, follow the above steps in reverse order to re-assemble the PlayStation 2.

Reconnect the unit to your power source and video outputs. Power up the Playstation 2. If the unit is turned on and the boot screen doesn’t appear, or the CD door does not Eject shut the unit off immediately. Disassemble the Playstation 2 and start from the beginning to try and find the fault.

You will find that the main cause of problem will be the tray not Ejecting - this is down to 5 & 6 either not connected or touching each other. To separate in case of an accident use a razor blade and slide in between the IC legs with the soldering touching the blade/solder - this should clear any mess up.

Installation of a Modchip into the Playstation 2

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Before disassembling the unit be sure to have a clean, well-lit work area
with storage containers for loose parts. You will require a 15 watt pencil tip
soldering iron, a Philips head screwdriver, electrical tape to secure the Playstation 2
Modchip to the Playstation 2 main board, and a fine tipped screwdriver for delicate
POT adjustment if needed.
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Disconnect the Playstation 2 from power source as well as all video hook-ups.
Remove any memory cards or compact discs that may remain in the system.
Flip the unit over and remove the (6) base screws (You must first remove
the 4 rubber pads that are situated in each corner of the base, and 2 plastic
pads that are situated in between the rubber pads) Store screws.

Now carefully remove the base from the Playstation 2, you will need to first remove
the expansion bay cover. Once the base is removed, a metal plate remains
covering the main board. Remove the securing screws. Now gently lift the
steel plate from the system and set aside.

CAUTION: Before handling the circuit board touch a piece of grounded metal
to remove any static charge from your body. These components are static
sensitive.

The board is now ready to be soldered. To start you should have a fine tip,
low temperature soldering iron (15 watt is ideal). Quickly touch the iron and
the solder onto the pad. Hold only for a second. When the iron tip is
removed you should have a tiny ball of solder bonded to the pad on the
board. Place the wire onto the pre-soldered contact and touch it with the
soldering iron. The solder should flow and the wire will bond to the pad. To
complete the wiring, attach the other remaining wires to the indicated
soldering pads. CAUTION: Due to the heat involved in soldering you must
only hold the tip on the work long enough to get the solder to flow. If too
much heat is applied to the work it may damage the chip, lift the PCB trace
or burn the insulation back on the wire. If the insulation for the MOD chip’s
wires burns back you must trim and re-solder. Too much insulation removed
could result in the exposed copper touching other traces on the board. This
is hazardous to the Playstation 2 unit.
.
For the SCPH-30001 Version 3 motherboard you will need to remove the
DVD Drive Unit. Pins 5 & 6 are soldered onto the laser PCB and you can also
adjust the potentiometers (POTS) on the Lens unit itself if need be. This can
be tricky and you should use caution when attempting this.
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First gently disconnect the Drive Unit ribbon cable away from the mainboard
using a small screwdriver

Turn the Playstation 2 over and then remove the two screws either side of the drive
unit.

Gently lift the drive unit away from the Playstation 2 - Be careful as the ribbon cable is
connected through to the other side of the mainboard

Now move the drive away from the Playstation 2 slowly pulling the ribbon cable
through the hole.

Once you are pleased with your work, follow the above steps in reverse order
to re-assemble the PlayStation 2.

Reconnect the unit to your power source and video outputs. Power up the
Playstation 2. If the unit is turned on and the boot screen doesn’t appear, or the CD
door does not Eject shut the unit off immediately. Disassemble the Playstation 2 and
start from the beginning to try and find the fault.

You will find that the main cause of problem will be the tray not Ejecting - this
is down to 5 & 6 either not connected or touching each other. To separate in
case of an accident use a razor blade and slide in between the IC legs with
the soldering touching the blade/solder - this should clear any mess up.