Magic 3 crossed wires

johnboy183 · #1 06-03-2004, 15:21

I recently had my Ver 7 PS2 chipped with what turns out to be a Magic 3.0 clone. After a lot of problems and a laser replacement the chip seems to be working. However the Z and the A wires were crossed over (ie Z connected to A and vice versa) when I took delivery of the modded PS2 and inspected the wiring but it worked!! Now with the laser replaced and the wires connected as it came it still works. Can anyone answer why it should work with the wires wrongly connected? - as its driving me up the wall! Have tried asking this in other forums and had no one with a clue!
Any help would be gratefully received.
Johnboy183

seaneyb2003 · #2 07-03-2004, 01:37

who chipped it.

i would get someone to resolder a duo chip into your console this will sort out problems with booting etc.....

try here
or this is where i got my done psservices

johnboy183 · #3 07-03-2004, 02:24

Thanks for the advice (am already considering a different chip but will probably fit it myself this time). The saga is longer than the brief post i submitted in that I disconnected the chip as part of the troubleshooting and also reconnected the wires as per the Magic installation diagram but have ended up reconnecting it as it had been originally delivered as it seemed to work best this way - but I just cant work out what connecting A to Z and vice versa should do!
I have tried to attach a photo of the wiring as supplied and you will see why I have little faith in the guy who chipped the PS2.
Surely someone can tell me whether A to Z matters - or not?
Many thanks,
johnboy183
(If the jpeg doesnt attach I will try zipping and repost)

seaneyb2003 · #4 07-03-2004, 09:02

okies upload it in your own webspace and post a hyperlink.

seaneyb2003 · #5 07-03-2004, 09:03

oh yea who was your installer does he have a site or email addy?

johnboy183 · #6 07-03-2004, 11:53

No he doesn't advertise (as far as I'm aware) but he is in the Newcastle on Tyne area and is a friend of my Computer Manager so it's all a bit awkward. I think if you note that he was very reluctant to rectify the problems, charged £70 for the install, used a Magic 3 clone and you see the install you will see why I would avoid him in future and not put business his way.
Now if you will explain to a poor non browser literate guy what you mean by "uploading to my own webspace and posting a hyperlink" in non techy terms I will certainly give it a try as I would like the world to see (and comment!) on the install!
Cheers
Johnboy183

seaneyb2003 · #7 07-03-2004, 11:57

hmm whos ur isp?

johnboy183 · #8 07-03-2004, 12:14

Freeserve

seaneyb2003 · #9 07-03-2004, 12:24

hmm send me it by email and i post it here

johnboy183 · #10 07-03-2004, 12:33

Great minds think alike! (or fools seldom differ!) - but I was just going to post to suggest the same. will send it zipped and be grateful if you can make it available.
Cheers,
Johnboy183

seaneyb2003 · #11 07-03-2004, 13:49

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/teresa.beacham/magic 3.jpg

seaneyb2003 · #12 07-03-2004, 13:50

magic 3 picture

here guys that install looks an eye saw good soldering but wires are all over the place mod also i think is not attached to the mobo need a revamp job that does.

i say rip the magic 3 outa there and stick in a nice duo chip.

johnboy183 · #13 10-03-2004, 11:08

Taken your advice and have just taken delivery of a Duo chip so it's out with the Magic and in with the Duo as soon as I get time to do it. I will also replace the wiring!
Used UKmodchips.biz to make sure I didn't get any more clones! Service and delivery first class and it's definatelly an original - thanks for the advice.
Johnboy183

seaneyb2003 · #14 10-03-2004, 12:52

Quote:

Originally posted by johnboy183
Taken your advice and have just taken delivery of a Duo chip so it's out with the Magic and in with the Duo as soon as I get time to do it. I will also replace the wiring!
Used UKmodchips.biz to make sure I didn't get any more clones! Service and delivery first class and it's definatelly an original - thanks for the advice.
Johnboy183

no worrys