Alternate Soldering Points, Matrix Infinity, V9

[skub]

I am pretty positive I have a V9. The serial number matched up and my DVD drivers were v3. I bought the network adapter bundle at the new price.

I got a Matrix Infinity mod, and I'm trying to install it however the main point A,B,I,G,H etc. that go to the main chip on the Mobo are so damned small...

On my Matrix Infinity instructions diagram they show alternates for these points that give you a little more room, however I can't find the alternates on the board. I've found everything where it should be except I can't find the alternates. Can anybody help me out here, thank you.

[skub]

I just found a post on google that suggests the alt points may be on the underside of the board, I'ma go check that out now...

[puppeteer666]

being pretty sure what version ya have is'nt good ya should know for sure.
if the board on the underside says gh-023then ya know ya really have a v9

[skub]

It's a V9, I didn't realize the alt. points were on the other side of the board.

However, I can't get to the other side of the board. There are all these flat cables connected that hold it in place, and also a metal cover. I don't know if it is safe, or how to go about removing these cables to get the board isolated from the rest of the PS2. If it's not safe to do this I'll have to soldier to the actual points, not the alternates.

Anybody know how I can get to the other side of the board safely?

[puppeteer666]

just becareful taking the wires off look what your doing.
take your time!
if the shield on the bottom don't just come off pull out the ole hair dryer and get those heatsinks warn and the shield will come right off.

[skub]

How do you take the wires off safely, the controller/mem card ports for example?