OK, so finally I'm going to take the plunge and chip my PS2. Only problem is I don't have the cash to get it done by a pro, so I'm going to bribe my dad (he was born with a soldering iron in his hand) to sort it out for me.
I have a version 1 US console (Yikes). Which is according to Saur and others a Bast to mod. I've seen the board scans on the messiah site and locating the solder points won't be a problem. However I do have some questions which need addressing before I let my dad loose on my machine.
1. Are there any issues with taking the PS2 appart (board connections, hidden screws, clips, special tools that sort of thing?
2. What grade of wire should I use and how much will I need?
3. Where is the best place to mount the chip (I assume that you just make a solder bridge to a plain spot on the main board)?
4. Any common problems, tips, tricks, that I should be aware of?
I'm not going into business doing this, so if there are any trade secrets that shouldn't be broadcast on the boards please PM me. Most modders won't touch a v1 console anyway, so even aside from the cash issue I don't really have an option.
I have a version 1 US console (Yikes). Which is according to Saur and others a Bast to mod. I've seen the board scans on the messiah site and locating the solder points won't be a problem. However I do have some questions which need addressing before I let my dad loose on my machine.
1. Are there any issues with taking the PS2 appart (board connections, hidden screws, clips, special tools that sort of thing?
2. What grade of wire should I use and how much will I need?
3. Where is the best place to mount the chip (I assume that you just make a solder bridge to a plain spot on the main board)?
4. Any common problems, tips, tricks, that I should be aware of?
I'm not going into business doing this, so if there are any trade secrets that shouldn't be broadcast on the boards please PM me. Most modders won't touch a v1 console anyway, so even aside from the cash issue I don't really have an option.
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