patch for dummies

[houndog]

where can i read up on all the ins and outs on patching.....im really green at this,im not sure i need to,but i want to be prepared,im waiting for my ps2 to come back with a new mod chip(8 wire)and using game shark...if you can tell me were patching for dummies is located at i would appreciate it...thxxxx

[sm83]

here is a good site with step by step tutorials on how to make backups
####://www.psxcopyworld.co.uk/
happy playing!