Maybe DAL could come in on this as a NEO2.2 wise man.

If you've just had it done, it should be the NEO2.2. Ask Dischouse what they did! I think we have to have this info.

For PS1 backups, this is the NEO2 stated method:

Insert your PSX original
Power off the PS2 for 5 seconds
Turn on the machine
Press eject just before the PSX LOGO SCREEN
Swap with your PSX import backup
Press eject to close the tray
The game will now load

This doesn't work - correct? With the EA method, does the disk tray comeout and go back in automatically?

What is the originof the Tony Hawkes 2 CD? That's why it should be tried somewhere else.

This will probably take a few more exchanges to unravel I'm afraid.