Major Query

[ultima_akuma]

Hi everyone, I am new here, but have lots of information regarding PS2 and backups etc... but I have some other questions regarding the PS2, and by the way it is PAL.

My PS2 Version:
SCPH 30003 R I think it is V5/V6, and has 8 screws.

I need to know the following: (for my version)

1-Can I still use the disk swap methods? if so, which ones?

2-Is the "white cog" "white button", still inside and accessible? if so, which method to use?

3-Can I encode DVD Roms for example MGS3, into an ISO so that I can create a backup to play on my PS2? since it is a very big file.

4-Will Action Replay Max, work to help run the backups? equivalent to Game Shark in US.

P.S. Please reply ASAP.

Thank you for your help.