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playstation 1 slim mod

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  • 27-07-2019 3:47pm
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    raven999
    Registered Users Posts: 171 ✭✭


    hi
    i bought this ps1 slim to custom paint and stripped it down and i found some cables had been soldered in the board so i thought its been modded so i custom painted the console and reassembled it so i tried a ntsc game didnt work then tried a copy game still no joy just plays pal games has anybody got any idea what has been done to the board heres a photo
    RSCN8753.JPG

    also a photo of custom paint job


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    wotzgoingon
    Registered Users Posts: 14,309 ✭✭✭✭wotzgoingon


    What inside the paper/tissue or what ever it is?


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    raven999
    Registered Users Posts: 171 ✭✭raven999


    thanks will have a look


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    raven999
    Registered Users Posts: 171 ✭✭raven999


    hi
    took ps1 apart again under the paper is a stealth chip ELF168 and a photo of reverse side

    Attachment not found.RSCN8759.JPG


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    Jimbobjoeyman
    Registered Users Posts: 807 ✭✭✭Jimbobjoeyman


    That soldering job looks poor enough.
    I'd remove the chip and check it out with a retail game to make sure the laser isnt dead.

    After that I'd resolder the chip in and see how it goes.
    Wouldn't be surprised if the soldering job was causing issues


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