Looking to make an image bootable...

[Shmo]

If you have a v4 or higher PS2 just get a solderless chip. They are very easy to install yourself. I got mine from Gamegizmo.com and had no problems with it (except for using Memorex DVDs). Gamegizmo is even having a 2 for 1 sale at the moment.

without a chip you need to break your system to gain access to the inside with a knife which can destroy not only your games but you system. For $30 bucks for a chip and about $25 for a gameshark your better off.