OK here's the deal, I am going to install modbo4.0 in my ps2 90001. I want to remove the clear plastic warranty sticker on the bottom temporarily for modding purposes without voiding. What is the best way to do this?
Once you mod it, then you have lost your warranty anyway, so why worry about it.
I remember reading this along time ago, but not sure what your warranty sticker looks like
If you want to "keep" the void sticker on AND remove that screw, here's a tip: - using a fine knife, gently lift off the sticker
- yes, the VOID will appear on the sticker, but don't worry
- remove the plastic cover & the screw
- put the plastic cover back on (no screw in place this place)
- flip the sticker upside down and using a permanent black marker, or some black paint, paint/marker the back side black.
- this will take about 3 coats, between "each coat" let the black coloring dry completely before reapplying. DO NOT use a heat source to dry it, as this will ruin the sticker.
- you will notice with each black colored coating applied, the VOID symbol will be covered up. Since the Ps2 is black, and the reset of the bottom of the sticker if black, once you put this back on the Ps2 you will never know/see that little "void" wording.
- once the bottom is reapplied with a black coating, apply a little bit of glue stick to the sticker and put it back on over the original place.
I have done this and it looks flawless, you can never tell that this sticker was removed.
Remember, keep that screw out just in case you need to open up the Ps2 again.
Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that I bought the year protection plan from Fredmeyer as well(same day I bought the console). But I am not sure if when the Sony warranty sticker is removed and something possibly goes wrong during the modding posses if Fredmeyer will still cover it. The terms of service says something like any product under $200 can be replaced do to any wear and tear. also "A mechanical or electrical breakdown caused buy UNINTENTIONAL or ACCIDENTAL damage from handling the covered product is also covered. not completely sure..
My soldering skills are fine, I just am always worried about something going wrong. But I think i will use the blow dryer method to remove the sticker, whenever I return something to Fredmeyer, they don't seem to check it out that much. like just last week, I returned a broken $120 air soft gun (In the original package), and the woman at the counter didn't take second glimpse at it, never realizing the ugly tape I put on it to support the rails that broke prier lol.
