NOTE: The sticker on the bottom of the console shows the model number of your Playstation and looks like this: SCPH XXXX (the XXXX stands for the model number)

CAUTION: disconnect all cables and remove any discs prior to disassembly. Keep track of where the screws and internal components go as the machine is disassembled.

Removal of the Console Cover:
Turn the unit over and remove the black screws.
Lift the cover off.

Removal of the Laser/Motor Assembly:
Disconnect the orange ribbon cable by pulling straight up on the end of the cable, where its connected to the socket on the board. (On the SCPH 100x and SCPH 3000 series you will have to lift the black socket a little bit in order to release the ribbon cable). This will release the cable, which can then be removed, by pulling straight up (Be careful when you pull at the cable)
Disconnect Laserhousing power connector (3 grey + 1 white wire) by pulling straight up.
Disconnect collection of rainbow colored wires by pulling straight up.
Lift off the laser/motor assembly and put in a safe place.

Removal of the Controller/Memory Card Housing:
Remove the screws holding the thin metal bracket in place.
Lift off the bracket.
Disconnect the ribbon cable by pulling straight up.
Lift off the controller/memory card housing.

Removal of the Heavy Metal Chassis Bracket:
Remove the screws holding the bracket in place. They are indicated by arrows.
Lift off the bracket.
Removal of the Circuit Board:
Remove the screws along the top edge
Lift off the circuit board.
Turn board over so that it is oriented like the enclosed images.

Locate PIN 1 on the MOD Chip: small indentation or dot directly to the bottom of the half moon if reading symbols on the chip.

Mounting the MOD Chip to the Board:
Carefully bend the the pins of the chip with pliers so they are parallel with the chip.
Locate the area shown on the enclosed images.
Carefully glue the chip UPSIDE-DOWN on a suitable place on the mainboard.
Prepare 4 isolated wires, by cutting the enclosed long wire into 4 parts.
Solder the parts to Pin 1, 5, 6, 8 on the chip.
Solder the other ends of the wires to the soldering points on the mainboard which are indicated by the arrows on the enclosed installation pictures.
The Pins of the chip must be completely isolated from all metal parts of the mainboard and from the metal plate at the PSX bottom! (use a self-adhesive plastic sheet to isolate the chip)

Re-assembly:
Re-assembly is to be done exactly in reverse order.

Disclaimer: The manufacturer of this product is not liable for misuse of this product. Misuse includes improper installation, damage to the chip or console while trying to install, and illegal use of the modified console (i.e., to play pirated CDs.) While every care has been taken to provide a quality product, the manufacturer cannot guarantee the chip to function correctly in versions of the console made after the date of chip coding. There are no warranties expressed or implied by purchase of this product. In addition, modifying the console will invalidate any outstanding warranty it may have.