Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Playstation 2 mod chips Solder skills Lesson 28

HEY !! MODCHIP_WIZARD !!! I got my modbo 4 mod but How do I solder to those really small holes on the main board.




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Playstation 2 Xbox and wii mod chips like D2CKey require soldering to very small points on the main board called divets. "Gently" Use a sharp pointer tool to first scrape gently across the divets to remove the main board insulation over the point then apply flux - solder will take easily.

Any good quality single strand insulated wire is fine. Kynar wire is widely known and used but Sony has the best repair single strand wire available.

This type of soldering should not be attempted by inexperienced.

Practice on a dead main board first.

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

playsteshan 2 mod-chips & mod kits Australia

HEY modchip-wizard answer these ones !!


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Q. You have several mod chips on your site for PS/2’s. I have a slimline PS/2 only about 12 months old which you you recommend being to best mod chip?

A. Hello Greg, Most Playstation 2 chips will work perfectly in your Playstation 2 if you are only needing to play all countries games and copied games and use of the Playstation 2 Media Centre then we recommend either Modbo4, BBB M7, Mars Pro, or Infinity.

Q. I have heard some mod chips can burn the laser is this right and can it be avoided?

A. Your model is either SCPH75002 or SCPH77002 these models do not be concerned with laser burnout - they do not need laser fix- decent modchips have protective circuits built into the firmware of the mod itself. Only SCPH 70002 and SCPH 50002 version 9 require additional hardware for laser fix. Although you are doing a favour to your consoles PSTwo laser by keeping the unit unplugged when not in use and using only clean discs. Dirty and heavily scratched discs cause a shortening of the life of the PS2 laser.

Q. I have built a few electronic projects over the years (I’m not an expert and I don’t work in the field) . I’m ok with a soldering iron. How complex is putting these mod chips into the system?

A. Playstation 2 consoles especially SCPH70002 SCPH75002 SCPH77002 SCPH79002 require fine point soldering and should not be attempted unless you are a capable fine point solderer.

Q. Do the chips come with everything I would need ?

A. The kits we provide come with Fine Kynar Single strand wire - 5 Strand wire for power and grounding Rails - Solder Braid - Isopropyl Alcohol - solder and installation CD and Mod chip tutorial.



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Monday, October 29, 2007

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The latest model PSTwo Slim is SCPH 79002 / 79000 / 79001 / 79003 / 79004 - these models have a main board inside half the size again of previous models - these playstation 2 can be modified with most of the latest PS2 mods. You can see all PS2 model types here.



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The best modchip products in Brisbane for your Playstation 2 Wii PS3 Xbox 360 PS2



Playstation 2 Model Identification





Australian Model PS2 consoles end with number 2 eg. SCPH 39002 240V

USA Model PS2 consoles end with number 1 eg. SCPH 39001 110V

Japanese PS2 consoles end with number 0 eg. SCPH 39000 110V

UK PS2 consoles end with number 3 eg. SCPH 39003 240V

Asian and Europena consoles end with number 4 eg. SCPH 39004 110-240V





Version 1, 2 and 3 = 10 Screws at base of PS2 (see screw diagram below)
USA SCPH 30001, Serial Number begins with U1 = Version 1
USA SCPH 30001, Serial Number begins with U0 = Version 2
USA SCPH 30001, Serial Number begins with U1, Date Code 1A = Version 3
USA SCPH 30001, Serial Number begins with U2, Date Code 1A = Version 3
USA SCPH 30001, Serial Number begins with U2, Date Code 0D = Version 3


Version 4 (with electrical warning stamped on the bottom) = 8 Screws at base of PS2
USA SCPH 30001, Serial Number begins with U0, Date Code 1C = Version 4
USA SCPH 30001, Serial Number begins with U1 Date Code 1C = Version 4
USA SCPH 30001, Serial Number begins with U2 Date Code 1C = Version 4
USA SCPH 30001, Serial Number begins with U3 Date Code 1B = Version 4
USA SCPH 30001, Serial Number begins with U4 = Version 4
USA SCPH 30001, Serial Number begins with U5 Date Code 1C = Version 4
USA SCPH 35001, GT3 Edition = Version 4

Version note: All SCPH 35001 and V4 with a date code of 1a or 1b are Phoenix/Messiah-compatible.


Version 5 - There are 2 Motherboards for the SCPH 30001R
USA SCPH 30001, Serial Number begins with U1 Date Code 1D = Version 5
USA SCPH 30001, Serial Number begins with U3 Date Code 1D = Version 5
USA SCPH 30001R Version 5 Motherboard


Version 7- SCPH 39001
USA - NO true way to identify your unit until you physically open your ps2. If and when you have opened your PS2, the motherboard will read off GH-017

Version 8 - SCPH 39001
USA - NO true way to identify your unit until you physically open your ps2. If and when you have opened your PS2, the motherboard will read off GH-022

Version 9 - SCPH 50001
USA - The way to tell if you have a v9 and not a v10 without physically opening the PS2 unit is checking to see what type of material is "holding" the unit in the blue box. Version9 units are being held via a styro foam material. Otherwise the motherboard will read off GH-023

Version 10 - SCPH 50001
USA - The way to tell if you have a v10 and not a v9 without physically opening the PS2 unit is checking to see what type of material is "holding" the unit in the blue box. Version10 units are held via a cheap card board material. Otherwise the motherboard will read off GH-026

V11 - Only released in Europe. The model # is SCPH-50004 with a GH-027 or GH-029 board. Same board as V10 but console comes with a new laser unit.

v12 - The new mini Slim PS TWO SCPH-7000x:
SCPH-70012 CB (for United States)
SCPH-70011 CB (for North America)
SCPH-70002 CB (for Oceania)
SCPH-70003 CB (for UK)
SCPH-70004 CB (for Europe)
SCPH-70000 CB (for Japan)

V13 Slim PS2 Console

SCPH-70001 (for North America)
The Warranty Sticker location has moved from the back and is now located directly over one of the (6) screws on the v13 underside.
Another major change includes the removal of the Phone Line from the back of the v13 console, however, the Network Line is still present.
There is also a small layout change around the Motor Driver IC of the PSTwo mainboard (now GH-032-XX).

SCPH-70004 (for Europe)
Mainboard is GH-032-13

V14 Slim PS2 Console
North America: SCPH-75001
The mainboard is a bit different from last SCPH-70011/70012/70001 versions.
Model Number: SCPH-75001 US
Main Board: GH-037-01

Europe/Australia: SCPH-75004, 75003, 75002

V15 / V16 Slim PS2 Console
Latest slim PS2 release.

North America:

2 types released:
- Version 15A : SCPH-77001a / GH-051-02
- Version 15B : SCPH-77001b / GH-051-51

Europe/Australia: SCPH-77004, 77003, 77002

Latest Model SCPH 79002 Version


Model#, Board#, Bios#


v1
SCPH 30001 (GH-004) (BIOS 010) N/A
v2
SCPH 30001 (GH-005) (BIOS 010) N/A
v3
SCPH 30001 (GH-006) (BIOS 020) GAP
SCPH 30001 (GH-006) (BIOS 020) NOGAP
SCPH 30002 (AUS) (GH-007) (BIOS 020) GAP
SCPH 30002 (AUS) (GH-007) (BIOS 020) NOGAP
SCPH 30003 (UK) (GH-007) (BIOS 020) GAP
SCPH 30003 (UK) (GH-007) (BIOS 020) NOGAP
SCPH 30004 (EUR) (GH-007) (BIOS 020) GAP
SCPH 30004 (EUR) (GH-007) (BIOS 020) NOGAP
v4
SCPH 30001 (GH-010) (BIOS 030) GAP
SCPH 30001 (GH-010) (BIOS 030) NOGAP
SCPH 35001 (GH-010) (BIOS 030) (GT3 PACK) GAP
SCPH 35001 (GH-010) (BIOS 030) (GT3 PACK) NOGAP
SCPH 30002 (AUS) (GH-010) (BIOS 030) GAP
SCPH 30002 (AUS) (GH-010) (BIOS 030) NOGAP
SCPH 35002 (AUS) (GH-010) (BIOS 030) (GT3 PACK) GAP
SCPH 35002 (AUS) (GH-010) (BIOS 030) (GT3 PACK) NOGAP
SCPH 30003 (UK) (GH-010) (BIOS 030) GAP
SCPH 30003 (UK) (GH-010) (BIOS 030) NOGAP
SCPH 35003 (UK) (GH-010) (BIOS 030) (GT3 PACK) GAP
SCPH 35003 (UK) (GH-010) (BIOS 030) (GT3 PACK) NOGAP
SCPH 30004 (EUR) (GH-010) (BIOS 030) GAP
SCPH 30004 (EUR) (GH-010) (BIOS 030) NOGAP
SCPH 35004 (EUR) (GH-010) (BIOS 030) (GT3 PACK) GAP
SCPH 35005 (EUR) (GH-010) (BIOS 030) (GT3 PACK) NOGAP
v5
SCPH 30001R (GH-015) (BIOS 040)
(EARLY VERSIONS HAD v4 BOARD)
SCPH 30002R (AUS) (GH-015) (BIOS 040)
SCPH 30003R (UK) (GH-015) (BIOS 040)
SCPH 30004R (EUR) (GH-015) (BIOS 040)
(EARLY VERSIONS HAD v4 BOARD)
v6
SCPH 30001R (GH-015) (BIOS 040)
SCPH 30002R (AUS) (GH-015) (BIOS 040)
SCPH 30003R (UK) (GH-015) (BIOS 040)
SCPH 30004R (EUR) (GH-015) (BIOS 040)
v7
SCPH 39001 (GH-019) (BIOS 070 & 080)
SCPH 39002 (AUS) (GH-019 & GH-022) (BIOS 080)
SCPH 39003 (UK) (GH-019 & GH-022) (BIOS 080)
SCPH 39004 (EUR) (GH-019 & GH-022) (BIOS 080)
v8
SCPH 39001 (GH-022) (BIOS 070 & 080)
SCPH 39002 (AUS) (GH-019 & GH-022) (BIOS 090)?
SCPH 39003 (UK) (GH-019 & GH-022) (BIOS 090)?
SCPH 39004 (EUR) (GH-019 & GH-022) (BIOS 090)?
SCPH 39008 (RUSSIA) (GH-019 & GH-022) (BIOS 090)
v9
SCPH 50001 (GH-023) (BIOS 100, 110, 111)
SCPH 50006 / 50007 (BIOS 111)
v10
SCPH 50001 (GH-026) (BIOS 111) SCPH 50006 / 50007 (GH-026) (BIOS 111)

Sunday, October 21, 2007

Brisbane playsteshan 2

Q. HEY MODCHIP-WIZARD - What are Playstation 2 mod chips?

A. PLAYSTATION 2 + MOD CHIPS = MORE GAMES + NTSC + PAL + COPY GAMES + ALL REGION




If you are in Brisbane a need PS2 mod chips look no further as modchip-wizard is here.


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Is a reseller for all the best playstation 2 mod chips Nintendo wii mods Xbox modding supplies and xbox 360 modchips and they are Brisbane Based.



PS2 Modchip FAQS-


Q. Ive seen so many different types of Playstation 2 mod chips advertised how do I know which one is right to have installed in my PS2?



A. Many of the different mod chips available from modchip-wizard for playstation2 will work in your console -



Q. I want to install a Playstation 2 mod chip myself - ive seen diagrams on the internet but now im not sure I could do it what do you suggest?

A. To install a Playstation 2 modchip in any version PS2 console requires fine point soldering experience - if you are unsure just bring it to our Northside Brisbane based PS2 mod chip installers to have it done properly - it only takes a few hours.



Q. I want my Playstation 2 to be able to play original DVD games I bout for 40 cents each from Bali - will your PS2 mod chip installer be able to guarantee they will work in my Playstation 2.

A. When you bring your ps2 in to have it modded by our Brisbane mod chip installers bring your games in and we are glad to test them on another modded ps2 prior to modding your console. We have not yet come across any Bali ps2 dvd games that did not work using our ps2 mod chips.



Q. I want to be able to play different movie formats on my Playstation 2 like DiVX and MP3 music can your modchips for ps2 do this?

A. The Playstation 2 media player is available for free from the internet - it it is compatible with all the playstation 2 modchips we install.



Q. My friend has a PS2 and had a modchip installed by a place in Melbourne and after about 3 months the laser stopped reading discs and he could not play copy games or original games any more I dont want this to happen but I want a modchip installed in my PS2. Does this happen to all Playstation 2 machines that have modchips installed in them?

A. We only install top quality Playstation 2 mod chips in Brisbane - If you install cheap quality mod chips the laser drive of your PS2 may be damaged - some model PS2 require a laser protection circuit to be installed to protect the laser. Keep your discs clean and your ps2 switched off at the wall when not in use and use better brands of DVD discs to copy your games with will also help .



Q. I know Modbo 4 and Mars Pro mod chips for playstation 2 are the best quality PS2 modchips you can get for value why would I buy your infinity PS2 modchip that is twice the price?

A. Modbo 4 Modbo 745 Modbo 750 Modbo 760 ps2 mod chips and the M7 and Mars Pro are the best value High quality mod chips available. Most gamers want thier mod chipped playstation 2 to play copy games and all countries games and these mods are simply the best way to do that for Price and functionality/reliability.



Q. How long does it take your Brisbane modchip installers to install a mod chip in a playstation 2

A. It takes one hour to complete a Playstation modchip installation - but our Brisbane installers will need your playtstation 2 for a few hours as other gamers consoles are always being mod chipped as well.



Q. I bought a Playstation 2 Apple 75K mod chip combo Kit from you and in the kit there is a small piece of gold colored flat ribbon with all the wire- what is this used for?

A. All modchip-wizard DIY modchip combo kits come with Single strand wire, triple strand wire for ground and power rails, solder and solder braid (this is the gold colored ribbon) Solder braid when applied to and area and heated with a soldering iron drinks up or soaks up any solder it is next to- ideal for cleaning up any access solder or spills.



Q. I started to self install a mod chip I bought from Hong Kong for my PS2 but i stuffed it up and can you fix it?

A. Yes just contact our Brisbane mod chip installers and they will re install your playstation modchip and repair any damage to the chip or main board of the playstation 2.



Q. I want to buy lots of PS2 modchips are there any PS2 or playstation 2 mod chip suppliers?

A. Modchip-wizard is an authorized reseller of many modchip types for playstation 2 and can supply any wholesale modchip orders you have.



Q. I have just bought a Playstation 3 PS3 from EB in the Brisbane city arcade - and want to mod chip it- as I had a psone with a mod chip and all my ps2 consoles i have put modchips in as well. What can I do?

A. At this stage - Larger Hard drives can easily be installed on PS3 - A Linux has succesfully been installed on PS3 allowing users to make illegal copies of DVD & Blue Ray DVD movies ripped straight to Hard Drive and played without the disc. As yet there are 'ripped' game software titles for PS3 for download off torrent sites but no mods or Hard Drive loaders for games yet on playstation 3.



Q. Hey whats the go with mods and modchips being illegal in Australia are there different laws for queensland and brisbane?

A. No - Jibi, in Australia, in all states to mod modify chip or modchip your games console like PS3 Playstation 3, PS2 Playstation 2, Wii, Psone playstation, Xbox, Xbox 360, Gamecube is LEGAL. The case of mod chips has gone through a few stages in the High courts in Australia but Gamers and free rights have won victorious. You can legally mod chip your game consoles in Australia. In the USA there are a few states where chipping or modchips are considered illegal in terms of copyright laws.



Q. Im from Brisbane in Australia -If i put one of these mod or modchip chips into my playstation 2 and xbox will I be able to play original games my uncle bought from USA.

A. Yes - If you put a mod chip in your playstation 2 or PS2 you will be able to play games from USA NTSC Japan NTSC Europe PAL games and Australian PAL games and Asian games NTSC and PAL. You can also use a DVD Burner to copy games as well. With xbox when you mod it with a mod chip you can also install a larger hard drive and put movies and games on the hard drive - not needing to insert the game disc. Modchips for xbox and playstation 2 are very useful.



Q. I live in Australia Spring hill brisbane but own a USA PS2 console- Does any Playstation 2 mod mod chip work with US NTSC consoles? From Chad

A. Yes - quite a few mods work very well in USA consoles - we recommend the Apple 75K modchip for playstation 2 USA Version - for its ease of installation and reliable features.