YES. In order to modify your new PSTwo console you will need:
Hairdryer is optional, used to aid in bonding the tape better
With the above supplies and your PSTwo console, you can begin
work! We often are asked why wiring a Switch is necessary, and
the answer to that is because in order to use the CD/DVD Loaders
with your Swap Magic Discs for the 'problem' titles you need to be
able to perform both detected and undetected swaps... so simply
taping both of the tray sensors will NOT work alone unfortunately. ;)
3) How do I modify my PSTwo for LEGAL PS2 back-ups and imports?
A) Begin by soldering approximately 6-inch wire leads to both of
the terminals on your Toggle Switch as shown HERE.
B) Remove the Warranty Sticker from your PSTwo console... by
doing so you are VOIDING your 90-day warranty remember!
C) Turn your PSTwo console over and then remove these Six (6)
Screw Covers & Screws using your Micro Mini Screwdrivers.
D) Carefully seperate and remove the PSTwo top cover from
the bottom shell lifting from the back-left corner forward. If
you hear a slight 'snap' around the back-right corner this is
common, however, be sure to exercise proper judgement so
you do not crack your case. (ie: Do NOT FORCE anything!)
E) Flip over the top cover and take notice of THIS area. Next,
remove THIS spring and unscrew the adjacent pan-head
screw... and then take the Disc Brake out as shown HERE.
F) Next, on the bottom shell half locate the single Phillips Head
screw in front of the GamePad ports and remove it. Then,
carefully remove the mainboard and attached control board
together from the bottom plastic case making sure NOT to rip
the flex wire attaching the two together... or just unplug it.
G) Now, use your 1/4" Split-Point drill bit to make THIS hole
in the location displayed. If you have having difficulty locating
the place, it is in the upper-left corner of the bottom shell half
when standing it facing you upright ($ONY sticker is at bottom).
H) Once the hole is made, insert your Toggle Switch from the inside
of the bottom shell and secure it with the nut provided as shown.
HERE is a close-up of what it should look like when it's installed.
I) With the Toggle Switch installed, return the PSTwo mainboard and
control board to the bottom shell and don't forget to secure the
single Phillips Head screw back in the proper place as well.
J) Now it's time to take care of those (2) nasty lid sensors! First, we
will tackle the easy one located HERE on the PSTwo mainboard.
HERE is a close-up of it, and to bypass this one simply put a tiny
piece of electrical or duct tape over it! If your tape doesn't seem
to stick well, then try heating it a bit with a Hairdryer... followed
by pressing down with your finger on it until it's secured in place.
NOTE: If you can't get the tape to stick at all, or you are seeking a
more permanent means of bypassing this sensor you can remove
the sensor cover by carefully inserting a tiny Flat/Slotted Head
screwdriver under the Sensor Cover Clip to lift it off. Once off,
simply solder the (2) strips together inside as displayed HERE,
and the sensor will then be permanently disabled from triggering.
K) The second (and last) sensor is next, only this one requires being
connected to the Toggle Switch you previously wired up. First,
carefully grasp the control board and FLIP it over while it is
still connected to the mainboard. Next, if you have a Flux-Pen
use it on terminals 1 & 2 followed by soldering the Toggle Switch
wires to it as shown HERE. It doesn't matter which of the ends
gets soldered to which terminal number as it will function either
way. However, if you prefer your Toggle Switch 'resting' in a
specific position, then feel free to experiment before soldering.
L) When soldering is complete, it's time to flip back over the control
board as shown HERE, making sure to carefully tuck the soldered
wires neatly away before re-installing your PSTwo top cover. If
you recall, re-assembly consists of securing the top cover to the
bottom half... followed by re-inserting the (6) screws and covers.
M) Finally the moment arrives... PSTwo modification completed! :)