Here are some extremely detailed instructions that have
been designed to help you modify your Playstation as quick as possible.
Take your time and read all of the following instructions in full before
beginning your install.
In order to begin your modification you will need the following:
- A low watt soldering iron (15 to 30 watt) with a fine tip and solder
(we send you super thin solder, use it!)
- A Philips head screwdriver
- Electrical tape
Now that you have the materials we are ready to modify the Playstation! |
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Disconnect all power and A/V cords from your PlayStation and ensure
that all devices including memory cards, controllers and/or compact discs
are removed from the system. Turn the unit upside-down and remove the
black case screws. Store screws in container and turn the unit right side
up. Slowly remove the top half of the console case and set it aside. |
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The CD laser assembly is to be removed next. Begin by locating the ribbon
cable connecting the lens assembly to the mainboard. Firmly grip the large
white base that is attached to the mainboard while gently pulling upward
on the ribbon cable to remove it from the base connector. Be very careful
with this cable as it extremely fragile. Once the ribbon cable is free,
disconnect the remaining connecting cables from the board. If the connectors
are plugged in very tight, gently rock them left and right until they
are unplugged from their base.
Remember: always grip the connecting base before removing the plug from
it, never pull connectors by the wires. |
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Once all connectors are cleared, gently remove the lens assembly. To
do this gently grasp either side and lift it straight up, off of the mounting
posts. Be careful not to touch the exposed glass lens or drop the assembly.
Set the CD laser assembly aside.
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Next, remove the brass colored screws that secure the heavy metal plate
covering the mainboard. Gently lift this steel plate from the system and
set aside.
CAUTION: Before handling the circuit board touch a piece of grounded metal
to remove any static charge from your body. These components are static
sensitive and care must be taken. |
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Remove the screws securing the rear edge of the circuit board as shown
below and gently lift it from the case. Set the case aside.
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The ModChip is installed on the top of the mainboard. Using the provided
picture below, compare it to the board to identify the area in which the
chip is to be installed.
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The ModChip is now ready to be soldered (see the PS Stealth Modchip
Installation Diagram) onto the mainboard. To start you should have a fine
tip, low temperature soldering iron (15 watt is ideal). Using the silver
solder provided, quickly touch the iron to the solder and form a small
ball of solder on the iron tip. Place the exposed ModChip wire end on
the proper solder pad and quickly touch the iron tip to the same pad.
The solder will now bond the wire to the contact pad. To complete the
wiring, attach the other remaining wires to the indicated soldering pads
(color coded) using the same procedure as above. |
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Check all of your solder points again for accuracy and independence
using a multimeter. This means that each of your solder points is independent
from all adjacent points on the mainboard (no current flowing from one
point to another due to an excess solder bridge). Also ensure that any
of the wires which are to be soldered onto SMT resistor packs on the mainboard
(small flat rectangular pieces) are soldered onto the end of the pack
as indicated in the installation diagram and not on top. You can
now tape the ModChip on the board in a clear area where it will not be
damaged.
After double-checking all connections, follow the above steps in reverse
order to re-assemble the PlayStation.
Once you have completely re-assembled the unit, plug in your power source
and video outputs. Power up the PlayStation. Test the unit FIRST with
an original game. If your system boots successfully with your original
disc then your install is correct and complete! |
