What soldering iron works best to do a mod?

[whoeverxxx]

Originally Posted by spedmetal

Soldering to the PS2's mobo especially if its your first time is no afternoon project. And since you have no idea where to get an iron or what kind the project might require this leads me to beleave you dont have to much skill in the area of soldering. Consider this before you proceed, by the time you round up all the material and tools you could have nearly paid a pro to do it.

Thanks, I'll just go to Radio shack for soldering essentials. It'll be my first time modding a PS2. The pictures don't look too complicated but I can see that a fine iron and the right grade solder will be a must when working on tiny parts that might melt over to other welds or melt the original weld leads off. Looks touchy but I believe I can handle it. I'm hoping it doesn't take the whole aftrenoon..... What took you longer than that anyway, may I ask?

[lufcfan]

You'll really want to be careful with your first install - you'll be suprised how long it'll take you. If you don't take that time with your first install - you could very well hit problems. When you're doing something like this for the first time, it's worth taking your time - a fool will rush it - and get a non-working install for his troubles...

[Warlock]

Originally Posted by whoeverxxx

Thanks, I'll just go to Radio shack for soldering essentials. It'll be my first time modding a PS2. The pictures don't look too complicated but I can see that a fine iron and the right grade solder will be a must when working on tiny parts that might melt over to other welds or melt the original weld leads off. Looks touchy but I believe I can handle it. I'm hoping it doesn't take the whole aftrenoon..... What took you longer than that anyway, may I ask?

The install pictures are enlarged. The real points on the MB are much smaller. Be sure you look at all of them and if you have any doubt get a pro. Its VERY easy to screw up a PS2.

[lufcfan]

I agree 100% with Warlock...

[virac]

Whats sumthn good to practice on. Ie get some cheap samples from www.microchip.com or is there sumthn better?

[TylerDurden]

You can use any old thing to practice on. I remember before I started doin ps1's I practiced on the guts of old broken phones.





Tyler!