Problem with Magic V on v5/6.

[itaintrite]

Ok, so I just installed a Magic V onto a v5 PS2. The installation looks neat enough, and I even checked it a few times after problem first occured.

Here's the situation:
1. No backups will boot, cdr or dvdr.
2. Originals will boot.
3. I'm pretty confident of my soldering skills to not have a bridge somewhere. I didn't screw up.

So what do you think is the problem here? A defected chip? Or is the laser finally coming to its end? I'm waiting for an answer. Thanks.

[T07N]

How fast are you burning those backups?

[itaintrite]

2x. They're the same backups that I'm using on another PS2. Work fine.

One more detail I forgot to mention. I get a black screen where the PLAYSTATION 2 logo's supposed to appear.

[itaintrite]

I just replaced the laser with a new one and well...it doesn't work. Looks like it's a problem with my installation or the modchip. How do I check to see if a modchip's working or not?

Ok, so I held reset and the original game booted (it doesn't boot if I don't hold reset button). So is it my installation? What are the points that might cause this problem? Thanks.

[itaintrite]

Anyone?

[itaintrite]

Eh...this problem still persists. I'll try to install another modchip today.

[yellotang]

If you figure it out, let me know. I have had this same issue a long time. I was told it might be the mod chip.

[ITMASTER]

You have clone MAGIC V thats why you don't have logo and your chip is not working good.

[itaintrite]

@itmaster: no, that's not it. nevermind.

@yellotang: yeah, it's the modchip. Damn thing isn't working. I removed it and installed another chip. Works first time. Hope you'll fix your problem as well.