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To install the Playstation modchip you will need: 1) A fine tipped, low wattage soldering iron. 15W should be fine 2) Rosin-core solder (makes connections quickly so that heat is not applied to board for extended length of time) 3) "hair wire" or 30AWG solid wire (thick wire pulls against board and pops off the solder points) It is not a recommended job for inexperienced people. Damage is unlikely if you use caution and the Playstation can be very forgiving at times. But please consult an experienced installer or email our webmaster before doing something you are unsure of.
Then flip the unit over and ENSURE that no CD has been left in
the console before separating the top of case from the bottom. Then you should
be at this point.. Next, we will remove the laser assembly. If you damage this,
you will need to buy a new Playstation! There is a flat data cable (#1) and a
connector with 3 black wires and 1 white wire (#2- very delicate) #1 can be disconnected by slightly rocking it and
pulling upwards<please note that on some older model PSXs- this connector may
require pushing DOWN on a small retainer clip which is black and at the base of
connector on board> Once these two cables
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In
this photo, you will see on the sticker- a number such as SCPH-xxxx. Please note
this as it is your model number. A,B,C,D,E, and F are your case screws. Remove
these as shown below.
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I advise dislodging #2 connector with a small screwdriver on each side before
pulling upwards with a firm grip on the connector, being sure to not pull on the
wires 
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been removed, you are ready to remove the laser assembly. DO NOT even think
about touching the eye. Just set this baby down out of the way somewhere until
you are ready for it again..
You are not done quite yet. There is still another page to this
installation guide!