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And secondly, the “Ground (Gnd)” connection. 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for PSIO

Page 1: ...rks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc PSIO PlayStation Input Output is in no way affiliated with Sony Computer Entertainment Inc By running PSIO you agree not to hold us responsible or made liable for any damage to your console The user of PSIO assumes full responsibility ensuring its use in accordance with local and federal laws The software and hardware is provided as is without any express imp...

Page 2: ... available for purchase in the Store This guide is by no means intended for beginners in soldering or electronics We will NOT be held responsible for any damage to your PlayStation console or PSIO cartridge By continuing with this installation document you must be competent with a soldering iron and know how to cut traces on mainboards Please check for updated versions of this manual at http ps io...

Page 3: ... Iron use a good tip Solder preferably flux cored 60 40 Flux optional 10x Magnification Jewellers Microscope Loop optional Phillips Screwdriver A Multimeter for Continuity Testing A sharp hobby knife EG X Acto and Scissors Let s begin First off you will need to disassemble your PlayStation 1 However before you start to disassemble your console you must ensure that your PlayStation 1 is completely ...

Page 4: ...le flip it over to show the bottom layer of the PCB as seen in the image below Next carefully peel off the double sided tape on the back of the Switch Board and adhere it to the seen location marked in red below Do not place it anywhere besides the specified area and ensure that you have the Switch Board orientated in the correct position before securing it Ensure the Switch Board is adhered well ...

Page 5: ... cut a trace on the Parallel Port It is known as Pin 5 and it is a Ground pin but it must be used instead for the Switch Boards EN Enable line Cut through the marked point in red to isolate Pin 5 Solder Pin 5 to the EN line on the Switch Board ...

Page 6: ...6 PSIOSB08052016 PU7 The next step is to solder the CD MECH INT and CD MECH CS lines Note that there are no trace cuts in this photo You can see the points marked in yellow for where to solder ...

Page 7: ...2016 PU7 The next two trace cuts are more difficult They are known as the CPU INT and CD MECH CS lines marked in red They might take you a while at first to locate on the mainboard but take your time and don t rush ...

Page 8: ... is placed The outlined areas marked in green are where you solder However the soldermask on the CPU CS via must be carefully scraped away to expose the copper The CPU INT has a pad conveniently placed and does not require the soldermask to be scraped on its via ...

Page 9: ...IOSB08052016 PU7 The next two 2 pins to solder are pins 65 and 31 on the parallel port There are no trace cuts needed in this step Pin 65 goes to PE on the Switch Board Pin 31 goes to PI on the Switch Board ...

Page 10: ...10 PSIOSB08052016 PU7 Lastly the power connections are required The first one is the 3 3V 3V3 rail ...

Page 11: ...11 PSIOSB08052016 PU7 And secondly the Ground Gnd connection ...

Page 12: ...12 PSIOSB08052016 PU7 Congratulations You have successfully modified your PlayStation with a Switch Board This is what your installation should look like ...

Page 13: ... an SD Card with MENU SYS is present otherwise you will have no way of seeing a visual output from your PSIO cartridge indicating that it is in fact booting and working Remember to always turn off your PlayStation before unplugging and inserting a PSIO cartridge Don t forget to also adhere the included Switch Board Sticker to the back of your PlayStation case 2 0 Specifications 2 1 Hardware The Sw...

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