Need US Messia Info & Installation

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I plan on getting a US Messiah when it comes out (which I heard is a few weeks away) but I'm really uncomfortable when it comes to opening up my PS2 and soldering tiny wires. Is anybody planning on offering installation? If so how much? Also is the US Messiah compatible with all US PS2 versions? I'm not sure what version I have so here's the info on the back:
model SCPH-3001
serial U131xxxx
date code 0D
10 squares on bottom. I'm assuming they are all screws

Please let me know. Thanks