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jackdogmax
05-03-2004, 02:32
i have tried to mod 3 different v7's with 3 different magic 3.1 chips and get the same result every time. they will play ps1 backups and originals, backed up movies on -/+ dvdr's, and ps2 originals. they won't play ps2 backups. i know the backups are good cause they work in a v10. i am using tdk dvdr- and dvd+r.
i am using a nec 1300a burner with nero 6 (not express).the ps2'2 are all scph-39001 but with 3 different mobos gh-017, gh-022, gh-023. any thoughts or help would be greatly appriciated.
Warlock
05-03-2004, 04:37
Be sure to keep the wires as short as possible, use 22awg for power and ground, 30 for everything else. Recheck all contact points for bridges or perhaps a crossed wire. You may also want to trash the magic 3.1 for a duo or Apple Pro. The magicV is a Great chip but the magic 3.1 had alot of bugs.
rubber2k1
05-03-2004, 07:05
Places that i have seen have the Magic5 alot cheaper then the 3.1.
mollar
05-03-2004, 19:23
The duo works flawlesly and less wires to solder. I have 2 V7 chipped and the Magic V was harder to get it working.
N£TM£ÇH
05-03-2004, 19:49
the duo works good but not flawlessly, you will see a few red screens when trying to boot from browser.
spedmetal
05-03-2004, 19:55
Originally posted by N£TM£ÇH
the duo works good but not flawlessly, you will see a few red screens when trying to boot from browser.

This is true but only if the laser is tired. The same can be said for most chips though.
seaneyb2003
06-03-2004, 09:36
Originally posted by spedmetal
This is true but only if the laser is tired. The same can be said for most chips though.

well i aint had no red screens from backups maybe the odd origonal
jackdogmax
06-03-2004, 13:29
i have checked the boards under a microscope and didn't see any bridges. the wiring has been checked and rechecked. maybe the chips are junk.
big thanks for the help/advice maybe i'll order a couple of duo chips and give that a try.
Warlock
06-03-2004, 14:58
True the magic 3.1 isnt the most reliable modchip but the odds of you getting 3 bad chips in a row isnt likely.
Try a Duo or a Apple Pro, www.norcalmods.com has Apple Pro's for $10 bucks.