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6 essential tips for a correct installation of the PS2 Mod chip

Installing a mod chip on your PlayStation 2 can be a bit of a daunting task. Unless you’ve been glued to a welder and have the utmost confidence in your welding abilities, you’re probably scratching your head wondering if you’ll be able to do it. However, there is a silver lining to all of this. Most PS2 Mod chip makers have realized that they not only need to make sure that their ps2 mod chips have features in addition to features, but they also need to be relatively easy to install. I mean, let’s face it, not all PlayStation 2 owners have worked with electronics and soldering irons. In fact, many of us have probably never touched a soldering iron. That said, it is certainly not difficult to install a mod chip on your PlayStation 2 console. I am by no means an expert when it comes to chips and soldering, but I did find it to be medium on the difficulty scale.

However, the Modchip installation is not for everyone. And I urge anyone who has not yet purchased their PlayStation 2 system but is planning to buy it and immediately add a mod chip, to check out the various PS2 Pre Modded systems available for sale online. There are several online stores that have pre-modified ps2 systems for sale and you often only pay a nominal fee for the mod chip pre-installation, when you consider that you would have to buy the mod chip, the ps2 system as well. such as welding tools and supplies, if you don’t already have them. The added bonus is that you won’t have to solder at all, and you can also rest a little easier because most websites offer a lifetime warranty for the installation itself, and they replace the manufacturer’s warranty of 30 to 90 days. and they cover the unit if it is faulty or does not work in any way.

Alright, now let’s move on to the tips and hints to make sure you have a correct PS2 Mod chip installation.

  • You need the right soldering iron – you don’t want to have a soldering iron with a tip the size of your little finger, or one that gets hot to the point of melting the main board of the ps2. You want a soldering iron that has a small, fine tip, making it easier to install the ps2 mod chip when you have to solder to the smaller sections of the motherboard. You can get a fine tip soldering iron for less than $ 15.00 at most Radio Shack stores. Make sure you get one that’s rated at 15 watts, this will provide enough heat for your welding job, without damaging your console.
  • Use 15 AWG thin wrap wire – You can also get this wire at almost every Radio Shack store. Too often, the installation of a ps2 mod chip is simply messed up by the wiring that is used. If the cable is too thick, you will have a hard time holding it in the correct places, without the cable touching another part of the main board. It also helps that the wrap wire is insulated, because this ensures that there will not be a short circuit on the main board.
  • Use Flux Solder: For those of you who don’t know, flux helps solder melt and stick to both the wires you’re using and the solder points. Too often, people use fluxless solder and buy the flux separately. Whose! Doing it that way will mean that you could potentially use too much flux and corrode / corrode the solder spot as time goes on, forcing you to re-solder at a later date.
  • Keep your cables as short as possible – Because you are actually sending data / information FROM the modchip to your PlayStation 2’s motherboard, the shorter the distance the data / information has to travel the better. Many customers who initially thought that they had performed an incorrect ps2 mod chip installation were simply connecting their mod chips with cables that were too long. The PlayStation 2 is a bit demanding, make sure to keep the power and ground cables as short as possible.
  • Probably the most important tip is to just take your time. We all like to rush, and getting that ps2 mod chip in the mail means sitting down and wanting to install it right away, as quickly as possible. Some of the weld spots are small and require precision. While you don’t have to be a soldering expert, you DO have to take your time, making sure and checking every connection. Make sure the wires are actually connected and, more importantly, that they are connected ONLY to the solder points that they should be, without touching any other wires.
  • Get the CORRECT chip for YOUR PlayStation 2 console model number. There are 16 different versions of the PlayStation 2 main board and you have one of them. The question is which one you have. Before buying your ps2 mod chip, be sure to check what version you have. You can do this by going to Google.com and searching for PS2 MODEL ID and you will see results from numerous websites offering a list of all PS2 model numbers. You can of course go for a Universal PS2 Modchip, this will eliminate having to find out your model number in advance, because universal ps2 mod chips like Modbo 4.0 will work on all PlayStation 2 consoles on the market today.
  • There is absolutely no need to be intimidated by installing a ps2 mod chip. I’m not very good at soldering myself, but I was able to complete the installation from start to finish in 50 minutes. I also include disassembling and reassembling the PlayStation 2. The soldering and wiring time was approximately 30 minutes of the 50 minute job. Now mind you, I have steady hands and I bought all the right gear for the job.

    What is also important to note is that the total of all the items you will need to complete the installation (soldering iron, cables, etc.) will cost no more than $ 20- $ 30 at your local Radio Shack store, no doubt. It is not a rescue of kings considering that you now have access to thousands of games. If you are still unsure after checking the installation instructions in online stores, go for the pre-modified ps2 systems. They are inexpensive and are truly a plug-in and play solution. But be careful that the online store you are buying from sells you a NEW PlayStation 2 and they will actually replace Sony’s original warranty as you don’t want to be in a position where you end up with a new one. PS2, no warranty.

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