having v7 problems

jackdogmax · #1 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 · #2 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 · #3 05-03-2004, 07:05

Places that i have seen have the Magic5 alot cheaper then the 3.1.

mollar · #4 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 · #5 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 · #6 05-03-2004, 19:55

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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 · #7 06-03-2004, 09:36

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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 · #8 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 · #9 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.