Convert your PS2 to output RGB with DVD!!!
Jun 19 '01 (Updated Jan 16 '03)
The Bottom Line THIS IS VERY RISKY. DO SO AT YOUR OWN RISK!
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Right before I start, this opinion is fully and very technical about the insides of the PlayStation2. You must have experience with soldering irons and have a steady hand. You must also know one fact about this operation:
Opening the PS2 case work with void any warrantee it has. This also means you may not receive a replacement if it goes wrong. You may not be able to receive a replacement or get it repaired by Sony themselves.
Disclaimer: - I am in no way responsible for the malfunction. Personal injury, or damage upon your console. -
If you still feel brave enough to try this method then please do, or at least read before doing.
The purpose of this article is to gain RGB output from your PS2 console to play DVD videos through. At the moment PS2’s are outputting only composite and S-Video for DVDs, only the games are given RGB. By no means this doesn’t make your games not run through RGB.
Inside the PS2 there is already an RGB output system this system is cut off when you play DVDs. What you must do to stop this is simply bridge two points on the motherboard.
Beginning
1. You will need to look at my profile where there is a picture of what you must connect, or go here: [[www.gamefreax.de/ps2/ps2mod/ps2rgbmod.jpg]]
This shows the motherboard. The position is on the very right hand top corner where the multi output is located.
2. First you will need the following tools;
-. Soldering iron
-. Philips head screw driver
-. A compass point or sharp pin head or needle/finger pin.
-. Small flat head screwdriver
Step By Step
First you need to disconnect your PS2 from the mains, and sit it on its back.
Remove the Guarantee sticker from the power section joint to reveal a long list of VOID VOID VOID words – these can be scratched off later.
Now take the flathead screwdriver and prise the small catches over the six screws on the very bottom base, there are four rubber ones two plastic.
Unscrew the middle two and them the outer corner slowly. Keep the screws in a safe place.
Remove the base cover by raising the most rear area first them unlatching from the front to fully remove the cover.
You will see a silver (shiny) cover attached with a single screw and another case (not shiny) on the left side (if you hold the front fascia toward yourself).
Now remove the single screw from the shiny metallic cover. This will reveal the main board. You should not touch anything here at all.
Take your soldering iron and heat it up. Use the compass head to prise the small (0.3mm) hole open to accept some solder. If you look at the picture in the link above the hole is circled. Careful here as there are a number of close transistors and chips which could be damaged with the heat from the iron.
Next scratch off the thin layer of plastic covering the –GND- pad to reveal a copper plate.
The hole and GND point need to be connected. You could use a thin bit of wire but it is too hard as this is microsurgery.
What I did to connect them is simply cut a 2mm section of 1mm solder wire off and place over the two points. Then simply push straight down onto the solder. As it begins to melt it goes into the hole and onto the GND point.
The area shown is at the very corner where the multi out is again.
Once you are sure these are touching you may replace all covers for a test. If done correctly you will be able to use a standard scart cable to accept the RGB signal. If you’ve tried this before then you’ll know a green tint covers the screen. If the mission has been successful then you will see no green tint just a more vivid picture.
I must warn everyone reading this. Not all PS2s are the same as mine. If you do want to do this you must know how hot these soldering irons get. I burnt a nice section of my finger from being sweaty and nervous during the operation. But I was so happy when it was done.
AS the final bit of advice, why not get an experienced electrician to do it for you. This way you aren’t really risking much and you simply show what needs connecting.
After the success you will recognize more colour in pictures. Reds blues and greens all are denser and the detail is also improved. I have seen no other effects which could be cause of this.
I must warn you if you ever have any form of malfunction it may not be due to this if it is a real malfunction then you will not get any form of compensation. I doubt this would happen as if most PS2s work on the day you get them they’ll work in 5 years time.
If you have any comments on this matter then please do leave a comment.
I am very pleased at my handy work.
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