Soldering problems

SingaBoiy · 10-04-2004,05:56 PM

I finally decided to pry open my new (v9) ps2 cause I got my old one working. I have a Duo2 mini 50k modchip.

When I try to solder the 5v connection, it wont stay on. I am using a 20-gauge wire and .032 solder.

Thanks for any help.

**EspI69** · 10-04-2004,06:32 PM

use flux

SingaBoiy · 10-04-2004,09:42 PM

Flex?

**Nightman** · 10-05-2004,10:27 AM

FLUX. It is available at the same place you buy soldering supplies (Radio Shack). It is either a paste or I use a gel. You apply it with a toothpick to the point you want to solder. It is like a weak acid that cleans the points to be soldered.

SingaBoiy · 10-05-2004,06:13 PM

Ok, thanks. Ill pick it up later.

SingaBoiy · 10-07-2004,12:55 AM

Hmmm... I applied some flux and yet things still wont stick. I got the 5v connection on there but I cant get anything on the plates (or w/e they're called) on the modchip to stay on. And I cant get anything to stay on the motherboard either.

I must really suck or something.

EDIT: Just read Tony's post in the link below and I am gonna try scraping the via for a few of the points.

http://www.psx-scene.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26870

SingaBoiy · 10-07-2004,01:15 AM

Yes, it works. Thanks for the mini-guide. Do I do the same thing for the modchip connections too?

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