Mod a PlayStation 2 Slimline for FREE! NO CHIPS!

 by TooShort4
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In this tutorial, I will teach you how to mod your playstation 2 to play imports and backups. This process will take 5 (-) minutes. You need swap magic discs which you can find online.
 
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Step 1: Disassembling the ps2.

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Turn the playstation upside down and unscrew the screws.
*NOTE* This will void your warranty.

Okay. Now you have it disassembled. . . Do not touch the power ribbon.

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stschonghyy says: Jan 4, 2013. 9:39 AM
It works with SCPH 77004?
chinya says: Jul 11, 2012. 2:47 AM
im gonna give you advice dont modify game system only do it went the system dont work
john henry says: May 20, 2012. 10:57 PM
so how exactly does putting duct tape on a part do anything to mod it?

by this logic i could sprinkle gold dust in it to make it a super computer.
ddeleon5 says: Dec 11, 2011. 2:58 AM
please help me why do we need to mod our ps2?????????????? please help meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
sjefferys says: Nov 17, 2011. 4:52 PM
I'm not gonna lie;I am kinda unable to unscrew the cover...just causing the screw to wear out.
sjefferys says: Nov 15, 2011. 9:57 AM
wow,hope it works because it is really sucks to do this professionally,thanks in advance!
Darbysboy1 says: Dec 20, 2007. 3:54 PM
one example: notice that the moving array of blue lites is now just one unmoving one. i mean like WTF man!
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Lykkan in reply to Darbysboy1Jul 14, 2011. 10:15 AM
that means your clock isn't set...
jhselti in reply to Darbysboy1Jan 16, 2011. 2:15 PM
anyone know how to fix this i have the samething on mine. one day it worked then i went to go play it the next day and it did this
Marios_shadow in reply to Darbysboy1Feb 15, 2008. 4:50 PM
Set the clock and calender in System Configuration.
lalo555 in reply to Marios_shadowMar 8, 2008. 9:33 AM
BUT Y
jetiang says: Jun 3, 2011. 4:59 AM
i have copies of ps2 games and im wondering whether this modchipping can help me play the games
aby_b says: Sep 10, 2010. 7:38 AM
Hello,
I downloaded swap magic and burned them into a dvd.. When i insert it into my ps2 it says please insert a ps2 format disk . Can anybody help ????
aditya0115 in reply to aby_bMar 25, 2011. 10:33 PM
it will not work because u will need an original disk to boot i ve also tried
Hollow_Zer0 in reply to aby_bNov 17, 2010. 7:09 PM
Hey, to use the burned copy of swapmagic like you are trying to do, you would need a modchip. the original swap disc is burned into an official ps2 disc, therefore the un "modchipped" ps2 will think it is an official game. so the answer is no, you need the original, purchased disc.
sft krystal says: Mar 25, 2011. 4:28 AM
do u need to buy the disc or what i did the steps on here but it say u need format disc what that
brenner21 says: Mar 11, 2011. 8:11 AM
Segítséget szertetnék kérni ehhez a Sony Playstiton 2 höz 2003 kiadásu kicsipelési kép kelene!!!!SOS
cody777 says: Feb 11, 2011. 11:30 PM
wish i could do this for my phat
worked well for my sisters slim tho
godzillalikespie says: Jan 19, 2011. 1:43 PM
Thanks so much! I did this a little differently but I needed a guide to cover up the first sensor you covered. Instead I covered up sensors A and B while the ps2 was still apart, I found it much easier way because I could tape sensor B into closed position from the bottom. I did a quick test and sure enough, the disk spun with the door open!
jhselti says: Jan 16, 2011. 2:09 PM
can you just use a drop of super glue to keep it down
neo-sky says: Jan 6, 2011. 4:15 PM
can it work with the old ps2?
scaryduck21 says: Dec 8, 2010. 8:17 PM
I though its the same model as what i have...

but when i dissasembled my ps2.

It's not the same..

My PS2's model is SCPH-90002

Does someone know how to modify this kind of model?

aby_b says: Nov 19, 2010. 11:26 PM
Thanks A lot !!!!
db102 says: May 19, 2010. 8:47 AM
Why do you need this step if u still need a swap disk after this?
I just put a screw into the hole for the stopper and cardboard into the one for the lid and it plays burnt games if i load with real one first.
I thought this step would allow u to not need a swap disk but it doesn't sound like it
tschuler in reply to db102Aug 24, 2010. 8:48 AM
you guys are dumb
thedarkotaku in reply to db102Jul 26, 2010. 9:05 AM
i found this out when the first psone came out. of course everyone knows you can do this with ps1 discs in the ps2 as well but here is from my old website http://cjp33.tripod.com/nodoc.doc its a guide to play burned psone games using an original disc and a burned disc. its pretty simple. anyone needs any help gettin this to work hit my email up thedarkotaku@hotmail.com
Bloaty says: May 1, 2008. 12:49 PM
This is the crappiest instructable i have ever seen! It isnt free! It isnt original! It isnt even made by this person!
foxtrot4697 in reply to BloatyAug 17, 2009. 11:18 AM
well what do you have to buy? whats so unoriginal about it? who was it made by?
sharkstun97 in reply to foxtrot4697Aug 9, 2010. 12:17 PM
sorry to reply on a year old comment but you have to buy a swap disc, its unoriginal because he used photos from an after dawn post
Ashinka in reply to BloatyNov 22, 2008. 8:18 PM
who made it then?
dutchboy12 says: Jun 20, 2010. 10:18 AM
I just did the mod but i don't have the swapmagic disc and can't buy one =.= is there any other alternative that works with ps2 slim? or maybe involving downloading swapmagic or something?
ajplmr says: Mar 22, 2010. 6:02 AM
I found that in order to get this method to work I had to ensure step 2 was completed (not sure that it was necessary), letter A was pressed down AND that a piece of cardboard was taped taped to letter B.
See this video for a better explanation: www.youtube.com/watch
socram8888 says: Feb 13, 2010. 10:53 AM
If we need a Swap Disc, this is not free
mathwiz97 in reply to socram8888Mar 1, 2010. 2:41 PM
By Swap disk he means using a mod like this, gbatemp.net/index.php
nasir639 says: Jan 22, 2009. 12:40 PM
Hello guys

Just need a little help. I have a ps2 slimline scph 70003 PAL. I bought a swap magic 3.6 recently but I cant play my imports. So, I assumed that I need a flip top to play imports. Now, I saw the intruction on how to block the sensor, but i saw another video in which the person did the same without opening the console. he just uncensored the point A B and C. But here i see you asking to open the console ..am a little confused ..can anyone help ..thanks
Evil Mr Foo in reply to nasir639Jan 14, 2010. 4:26 AM
yes the same mod can be done without opening your ps2 however it's easier to open it

robbysingh says: Dec 21, 2009. 10:55 PM
hi i m Akash pls someone help me tell me how to i m spend Rs. in modify

this is my id fast pls - robbysingh49@yahoo.com 
riverreaper says: Dec 17, 2009. 2:10 PM
im just give ya a headsup on your pic posted you have your bar code # covered up {im not sure why but i bet theres a reson } but you left the lines in plain view - there are your bar code an can be read by any barcode reader , if there was a reson to cover the no. you should put something over thous lines as well . dont know if they still give them out free but i had a barcode reader i could hook into the computer to get links to any sights that i had recorded codes of earlyer at the store , or from anything that had barcodes on them around the house .
picazorozco says: Oct 21, 2009. 10:06 AM
 thanx a lot holmie my ps2 plays burned cds and games now
JIM-BOX says: Aug 16, 2009. 5:17 PM
i did this you can play ps1 backups using swap trick but do this http://forums.mformature.net/showthread.php?t=3848 (click spoilers)
you can run homebrew apps from a usb drive then you can play divX movies, ps2 games, mp3's, mega drive games it's proper easy & cheap i got the 007 game for two british pounds :)
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