weird ps1 boot problem

[The Squig]

ps2 cdr boots fine. Im really starting to think that this problem is chip related.

I dont have the soldering skills nor a good enough soldering iron for a ps2 install but I was thinking.

I can get the matrix infinity se clone chip for $10. I would rather get the modbo but I dont know of any swedish retailers who imports it.

anyway. do you know if the soldering points are the same as my bluechip clone?
coz if they are I could just solder the existing wires onto the new chip, right?

also, I cant test the console without the chip since its a jap version.