Mtrix intall, which wire?

**pixelss** · 07-19-2005,12:41 AM

i'm using 30 G, wire, which is the one i use for xbox install, but it seem for ps2 is to big ,, i'm trying to solder a v10 with a matrix, and i can't get the solder to stay on the W R V U T Q solde rpoints, my pad ar enot metal they are like brow color, it the the samethign for the ATL for B H G I points, the solder will not stay there =/ i'm using a 15 watt iron ... with 0.32 dia solder???

what can i do

**kl1k** · 07-19-2005,02:28 AM

the best is to use solder flux to tint the pads - the wire still stick more easily once you've done that.

**pixelss** · 07-19-2005,06:23 AM

first thank you for the reply, now the 30 G wire is ok them ? i will try to get some flux from radioshack today, it will be the firt time i needed, because with xbox you don't need that......

now because i didn't finish soldering all the wires, i made small tested and went ahead and put the ps2 togather i tried to turn it on, but i was not getting video, this is normal right? since the modchip is not complete it solder, i will not get video until is finish?

**marcus21** · 07-19-2005,12:01 PM

Yes the 30 guage is fine. You will find that you may want to use it on the xbox as well, you will get a superior connection using flux. Not nessessarilly, before you continue, you may want to check for solder splashes or shorts. If the chip isn't done then you should get normal function on the PS2... Personally i would remove and start from scratch...
Good Luck

**pixelss** · 07-19-2005,06:26 PM

so i think I already ****-up my ps2, because i don't get no video, one thing is i have the 3.3v wire connected to the chip a;lready, i will remove the chip, to see if i get video ....

the flux, will let the solder stay on the pads?

**Toma** · 07-19-2005,06:53 PM

No, flux will not help your joints stay together if they're badly done in the first place. Flux simply cleans up the oxidation from the surfaces it contacts in order to help make a more solid connection.

I suggest you check all of your points for accuracy and soldering quality.

**pixelss** · 07-20-2005,12:08 AM

i know my solder skill are more then enought to solder a ps2 chip, since i been mod more the 100 xbox,,, the thing is in the v10 ps2 there like bronw pads that i need to solder some wieres to those pads, but the solder will not stick there .....

another quick question can i use a whole dvd drive from a v10 on a v9 ps2?

thanks alot for al the replys

**Toma** · 07-20-2005,01:12 AM

Take a razor and clean off the lacquer off of those pads (their proper name is via), that should allow the solder to flow better.

And don't take this as an insult, but modding an Xbox is not the same as modding a PS2.

**necrolop** · 07-20-2005,01:22 AM

Go to radio shack, get some Flux/Resin, and dab it on the points. It'l work 100%.

**pixelss** · 07-20-2005,01:27 AM

Originally Posted by Toma

Take a razor and clean off the lacquer off of those pads (their proper name is via), that should allow the solder to flow better.

And don't take this as an insult, but modding an Xbox is not the same as modding a PS2.

i gree with you, xbox is way for easy to mod

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