How to Mod Your Slim PS2

The PlayStation 2 Slim is a smaller version of the original PS2 that retains all of its characteristics. The construction of the PS2 Slim’s case allows it to be physically modified so it can be used with copies of your games that have been made using a computer. The procedure is straightforward but does require opening up the PS2 Slim, voiding the Sony warranty. This will cause an authorized service center to reject the game console for any repair.

Things You'll Need

• Bath towel
• Tissue paper
• Duct tape
• Utility knife
• Torx screwdriver

Instructions

1. Put a bath towel down on a table. Remove all of the cables from the PS2 Slim. Put the PS2 Slim horizontally on the bath towel with the power button facing you.

2. Tear off an edge from the tissue paper with your fingers. Roll the tissue paper edge into a small ball.

3. Insert the tissue paper ball into the sensor hole that is at the extreme right side of the PS2 Slim--the sensor butts up against the seam of the upper lid when it is closed.

4. Tape the tissue paper ball into the sensor hole with a piece of duct tape.

5. Tear off another edge from the tissue paper with your fingers. Roll the tissue paper edge into a small ball.

6. Open the lid of the PS2 Slim. Locate the small plastic nub to the right of the spindle that is in the center of the disc motor assembly. Push the small plastic hub to the right with your fingers.

7. Insert the tissue paper ball in the hole that is now visible by having moved the small plastic hub to the right. Tape the tissue paper ball into the sensor hole with a piece of duct tape.

8. Turn the PS2 over on the bath towel. Remove the rubber feet from the bottom with the tip of the utility knife. Scratch off the warranty sticker with the tip of the utility knife.

9. Remove the screws from beneath the rubber feet and from beneath the warranty sticker with the Torx screwdriver. Remove the rest of the screws from the bottom with the Torx screwdriver.

10. Turn the PS2 Slim right side up. Pull the outer case off of the PS2 Slim with your fingers.

11. Locate the plastic button at the right bottom corner of the disc motor assembly. Push down on the button with your fingers. Tape the button down with a piece of duct tape.

12. Reverse the disassembly process to put the PS2 Slim back together. Reattach the cables.

13. Open the lid of the PS2 Slim. Insert the original game disc that you have made a copy of onto the disc spindle on the PS2. Turn the PS2 Slim on.

14. Wait until the PS2 logo appears on the screen. Remove the original game disc from the disc spindle. Put the copy of the game disc you have made onto the disc spindle. The PS2 Slim will now continue to boot the game using the copy of the game disc.

Tips & Warnings

• Wear an antistatic strap to keep static electricity from damaging the internal parts of the PS2 Slim when it is opened.

• Wait for the original game disc to cease spinning completely before swapping it with the copy of the game.

References

• "YouTube: How to Mod a PS2 Slim"

Resources

• "PlayStation 2 Overview: Playstation2 System"