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sammy421
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_ 		5. July 2007 @ 11:42 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I have a Slim PS2 model SCPH-77001 and a green dot matrix infinity modchip. I tried opening the PS2 and successfully got to the point where there are only metal plates protecting the motherboard, but there are four screws that are impossible to get out. I asked my friend who has a degree in electrical engineering and he said that they look like they were welded on. I have searched to find a solution but had no luck. Did anybody successfully got to the motherboard of a SCPH-77001? If its not just a matter of unscrewing then what other tools do I need to use?


Here are the four screws I am talking about.



This is how it looks on the other side.

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raiderj
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_ 		5. July 2007 @ 16:13 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I've not heard of any welded screws. Maybe have an extra bowl of wheaties in the morning and try unscrewing them again?
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sammy421
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_ 		5. July 2007 @ 16:34 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
it is not my strength thats the problem. after the first time it wont buldge, i thought i needed a smaller screwdriver so i went to radio shack and bought a whole set. unfortunately that did not work either and the screw heads are starting to wear off. even the electrician said that it was impossible to unscrew.
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raiderj
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_ 		5. July 2007 @ 16:38 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I'm not really sure why an electrician's advice would really be relevant. If they are welded on, then you'll have to drill out the screws. Cutting the metal shield however might be a better option.
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sammy421
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_ 		5. July 2007 @ 18:12 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
what tools and method do you recommend for the cutting?
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sammy421
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_ 		5. July 2007 @ 20:10 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
nevermind. i got it off. i used pliers and ripped the metal plate off piece by piece. it turned out i had a GH-051-12
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raiyne
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_ 		10. July 2007 @ 17:27 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I have the same slim ps2 model as you. The screws were not a problem for me, and they weren't welded on. The gold flat pieces you saw on the other side were the backs of the shafts that hold the screws. A precision screwdriver should have done the trick. More than likely yours were just screwed in too tightly.
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