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DBFT
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_ 		5. January 2007 @ 08:02 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Im looking to buy a second hand PS2 with the intention of installing a modchip, from looking around the Matrix Infinity seems to be one of the best, although the installation help I've found is horribly scary to a new modder like myself.

Are there any better instructions for installing a Matrix Infinity chip, or is there an alternative chip which is perhaps easier to install (I have not attempted to install it yet i've only looked at the instructions on the MI website.)
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kevcal
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_ 		8. January 2007 @ 11:46 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
My first post - hope it's of use:

Funnily enough - just finished installing mine this evening on my v12 ps2.. thought I'd knackered the thing, but found a wire had come off(!).

If you can solder, then although it is difficult to install (tiny vias to solder onto and ends of surface mount resistors), as long as you have kynar (very very thin) wire and a decent pointed tipped soldering iron (pluis thin solder and some flux is useful), it wasn't 'too' difficult. A bit stressful though; an there seems to be few instructions available for installs - tip go on google and search (IMAGES) for infinity matrix ps2 to see some installed pics.

I think you'd best look at the installation pic for all ps2 versions to get an idea as to if you're capable of doing it; otherwise there are installers who'll do it for you. Might also give you an idea which ps2 to buy to mod.

Bear in mind though:
New ps2 + installed MI = 150 pounds.
My ps2=30 quid + MI=26 quid = 56 pounds --- you decide which is best for you.

Anyway, the MI appears (so far) to work very well; extremely pleased (with myself!).
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dreamzboy
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_ 		8. January 2007 @ 16:10 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
If you have no experience what so ever about soldering, I suggest spend at least 5 hours or so on an old or a broken ckt board that you can find in ur computer adn practice on it.

To get a better picture of what you're about to deal with go here
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kevcal
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_ 		8. January 2007 @ 23:08 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Those look so much better than mine(!!!)

Yeah, it's not a job for the faint-hearted.
Still need to put in the laser fix... then again don't know whether to bother or just replace the drive assembly if/when it blows the laser; that's only 25 quid to replace (I guess it's got a better laser on the replacement ones).
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DBFT
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_ 		9. January 2007 @ 00:26 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I've been offered a pre-chipped PS2 for £60 (Messiah chip I think?)


Since I have no idea what im doing in regards to installing a chip myself, Im thinking of just getting that.
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kevcal
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_ 		9. January 2007 @ 02:31 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
My only recommendation is to avoid a v12 by the looks of things; the more I read, the more I despair for mine :(
Think I'll need to install a comsoft board to try to stop the laser burning out - very bad design on sony's part by all accounts. (I should have stuck with the xbox!)
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connolly
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_ 		9. January 2007 @ 05:35 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by DBFT:
I've been offered a pre-chipped PS2 for £60 (Messiah chip I think?)


Since I have no idea what im doing in regards to installing a chip myself, Im thinking of just getting that.
Go for that. £60 is a good deal.
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raiderj
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_ 		9. January 2007 @ 15:16 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
When I installed my first chip, it was expensive because I had to buy the proper tools, wire, etc. It also took me quite a few hours to install the chip - I had previous soldering experience, but the PS2 is a very different animal than simple wire repair.

If I were to do things over, I would definitely purchase a pre-modded console over doing it myself if I just needed one. However, I've since done several installs and I find it much easier and faster each time.

Overall, I don't think any chip is "easier" than another, but certain PS2 models tend to be easier due to solder point locations, number of wires needed, etc.

If you do mod a v12, definitely do the laser fix. It's very simple to do, but make sure you use a thicker wire for power. One v12 I did I had to re-do because I used 30GA for the +5(?)V.
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