Playstation, PS2, XBOX & Wii Mod Chip
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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.