weird ps1 boot problem

[The Squig]

Originally Posted by lufcfan

Hmm... difficult to say:

Does the machine go to a black screen and stay there indefinately until the machine is reset, or if left for five minutes does it return to the browser screen?

Also, is any noise heard from the DVD-ROM drive during the black screen or does it remain silent?

Another good indicator could also be whether the machine boots the PS1 discs to the 'PS logo' splash screen quickly, or does it go to the electron screen with the Browser and System Configuration options first, and then continue to boot to black screen?

1. it goes to a black screen and stays there until the machine is reset.

2. there are some very faint ticking sounds.

3. when booting a ps1 hk silver it goes directly to the ps1 splash screen.

[lufcfan]

Sounds like the CD Diode on your laser is starting to fail - which explains the black screen and ticking as the console has recognised the disc, but is failing to get the data.

The reason HK Silvers read to the splash screen is because as you say, they are pressed discs, which read much easier than a burned CD-R backup.

[The Squig]

ive thought of this as well but to me that explanation doesnt add up because:

1. its been doing this since day 1.
2. while I can get a severely scratched hk silver to boot I cant get any original disks in prime condition to load.

its weird, i know.

[lufcfan]

Then i'd rip the chip out and see if that cures the problem...

[Warlock]

Originally Posted by The Squig

ive thought of this as well but to me that explanation doesnt add up because:

1. its been doing this since day 1

its weird, i know.

I agree with Lufcfan. The clicking is a laser issue. It happens because it cant focus correctly. I have also returned many new consoles to the store because they had crap lasers from the start. Especially v7 thru v10 so it does happen . Try a PS2 cd-r game. My guess is you will have the same result as with the PS1 cd-r.

[The Squig]

ps2 cdr boots fine. Im really starting to think that this problem is chip related.

I dont have the soldering skills nor a good enough soldering iron for a ps2 install but I was thinking.

I can get the matrix infinity se clone chip for $10. I would rather get the modbo but I dont know of any swedish retailers who imports it.

anyway. do you know if the soldering points are the same as my bluechip clone?
coz if they are I could just solder the existing wires onto the new chip, right?

also, I cant test the console without the chip since its a jap version.