weird ps1 boot problem

[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.