The process of flashing a Sony Playstation 2 game console is called chipping. This operation is recommended only for people who have experience working with programmers and device chips, because, by making a mistake, you can damage the game console completely.
It is necessary
- - a special set of tools for chipping (these can be found in radio stores or buy devices separately);
- - access to the Internet.
Instructions
Step 1
Find out exactly the model of your Sony Playstation 2. Despite the external similarities, the internal components may vary depending on the version of the device, this may affect the choice of the chip. After that, order in the online store or purchase a special chip for Sony Playstation 2 corresponding to the model in the retail outlets of your city. Prices for it can vary from 30 to 100 euros, depending on the manufacturer.
Step 2
Download the chip diagram for your console model on the Internet. After that, according to the diagram, replace the device chip. Here you will need a soldering station, a wire stripper, tin-lead solder, and tweezers. If you are not familiar enough with the chiping process of this device, you can refer to the video instructions, for example, download this disc, which describes this process in detail: https://rutracker.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t = 3366079.
Step 3
If you do not have the necessary tools for chiping the Sony Playstation 2 console, or if performing this process at home causes certain difficulties, and if you do not have experience with chips and programmers, take your console to a service center in your city that works with this type of consoles.
Step 4
Pay special attention to the reputation of the service and the reviews of its customers, also make sure that they have previously replaced the chipset on the Sony Playstation 2 and provide you with a guarantee of the results of their work. You can find out the addresses of the services on city websites and forums, where you can also find a person with certain skills and work experience, who, quite possibly, would be suitable for doing this work in the absence of the necessary points for flashing Sony Playstation 2 in your city.
