What soldering iron works best to do a mod?
 

Any particular model or tip size and type of sodler I should use? Also where is a good place to get the right size wire for the chip.

15W Antex C Type with 0.12mm Tip - Works great :)

Is there a place on the net I can order one of those from? I did a google search and came up with next to nothing. My town of 60,000 probably won't have one unless you picked it up from a store over there that we have here. Also what grade of solder do you use?

I use a 0.7mm Rosin core flux solder.

This is where im getting mine
http://www.netbridgeonline.com/index.../prod/id/c1502
and the tip:
http://www.netbridgeonline.com/index...ew=prod&id=107

They really are a top iron :)

WOW, spendy little devil! Plus they want another $12 just to ship it by Pony Express\UPS.... $52 total.

If this is a one time project this is all you need.

Cheap iron that comes with a few tools and solder.

http://www.radioshack.com/product.as...5Fid=64%2D2802

Flux

http://www.radioshack.com/product.as...%5Fid=64%2D022

Wire

http://www.radioshack.com/product.as...5Fid=278%2D501


Soldering to the PS2's mobo especially if its your first time is no afternoon project. And since you have no idea where to get an iron or what kind the project might require this leads me to beleave you dont have to much skill in the area of soldering. Consider this before you proceed, by the time you round up all the material and tools you could have nearly paid a pro to do it.

Thanks, I'll just go to Radio shack for soldering essentials. It'll be my first time modding a PS2. The pictures don't look too complicated but I can see that a fine iron and the right grade solder will be a must when working on tiny parts that might melt over to other welds or melt the original weld leads off. Looks touchy but I believe I can handle it. I'm hoping it doesn't take the whole aftrenoon..... What took you longer than that anyway, may I ask?

You'll really want to be careful with your first install - you'll be suprised how long it'll take you. If you don't take that time with your first install - you could very well hit problems. When you're doing something like this for the first time, it's worth taking your time - a fool will rush it - and get a non-working install for his troubles... :)

The install pictures are enlarged. The real points on the MB are much smaller. Be sure you look at all of them and if you have any doubt get a pro. Its VERY easy to screw up a PS2.

I agree 100% with Warlock...

Whats sumthn good to practice on. Ie get some cheap samples from www.microchip.com or is there sumthn better?

You can use any old thing to practice on. I remember before I started doin ps1's I practiced on the guts of old broken phones.





Tyler!

I used to use the 0.12mm tip m8 but got fed up with replacing tips all the time! Now use an 18w with 0.5mm tip. The .5mm lasts months rather than days.