Help installing MODCHIP

WAKIM · #1 03-07-2001, 05:10

I just received the MODCHIP I ordered from MODCHIPSS.COM. I do have sodering experience, but this board is more compact than anything I have previously done. I had looked at someone's site and thought I was supposed to push the wires through the board and solder on the back. I am fine with this. In looking closely at the diagram it looks like they want me to solder to the peice of metal (don't know what you call it) between the chips and the board (what connects the chips to the board). Any advice. I did E-Mail support, but any help would be appreciated as my PS2 is currently in pieces and I want to get it back to gether ASAP.

Thanks

#2 03-07-2001, 05:39

You might get a more detailed response from someone else - although it probably isn't necessary. Essentially, you're going to fix the modchip belly up to a suitable place on the board, using bluetack ot double sided adhesive tape.

Then from the chip side of the board, you are going to solder each wire according to the instructions to the appropriate pin on the modchip.

tbwtk · #3 03-07-2001, 14:23

Soldering ps2 is a bit tougher to install especially the 5 and 6 pins. I do installation service for $30 and $13 for the shipping. So it would be $43 if you are interested email me at tbwtk********com. I live in CA

spooky · #4 03-07-2001, 16:29

Which model PSX are you installing the chip to?

Although essentially the same, some are easier than others. The main boards are all double sided and have a prolific anount of SMD divices some of which you are required to solder to, other soldering points constitute a small pad on the board.

Always "tin" the respective solder points and the ends of the wires before actually soldering the wire to the joint, by "tin" or "tinning" i mean add a small amount of solder to the solder point and wire before actually making the joint. This process reduces the time the soldering iron is in contact with the board and also reduces the chance of a dry joint.

Hope this helps.

Warlock · #5 03-07-2001, 19:12

I have installed mod chips in every version of the PS2 and have never pushed any wire through the board and soldered it to the back. It is possible they know something i dont but i have never heard of this or seen this on any diagram. As tbwtk said pins 5 and 6 can be very difficult. If you are not 100% sure of yourself as far as the installation then i would get a experienced installer to do it. If you still want to try it then be sure to attach the chip in a secure,out of the way spot on the board using electrical tape. If you have a version 4 be sure the cover dont pinch the chip. Completely cover the chip with tape to be sure it doesnt ground out on anything. Be sure the wires are run along the board so they don't interfere with any of the cover contact points on the board.... Good luck wakim, I hope this helps.

WAKIM · #6 04-07-2001, 02:44

Thanks for all the advice. I thought the diagrams (pushing through the holes) looked to easy. I do have a version 4 and actually pins 2 and 3 looked to be the most difficult.

I put together a circuit board about 9 years ago and the connections on this a a LOT smaller than anything Ihave worked with.

I have a freind who put together circuit boards for a security company a few years ago, and she is going totake a look at it this weekend. If she doesn't like the look of it I think I will take TBWTK up on his offer, although I would really like tofind someone in upstate New York who could do this for me.

Thanks for all your advice, I really appreciate it,

WAKIM