Is it possible to cram this IDE to SD-Card Adaptor into a PS2 SCPH-70004 SLIM?

[Messerjocke]

Hi there,

I recently got the idea to connect a SD-Cardreader to the IDE-connector of a 7000x PS2 Slim and install FreeHDBoot on it.

Since I have only peeked worked with the fat PS2 so far, I'd like to ask if one experienced Slim modder could estimate if this litte chip could fit inside a PS2 case somewhere and if so, where the best fit would be.



A standard IDE connector is about 6cm wide and going by the looks of the chip it's dimensions are at most 7x3.5cm. The wide side with the pins would ideally be facing the soldering points of the IDE connector.

I did look up some deconstruction/cleaning videos on youtube, but as far as I can see, the motherboard is kind of a tight fit on the bottom of the console with little to no room left. So my best gues would fixiate the chip somewhere on the upperside and "somehow" connect it to the soldering points from there. Well either that or just toss it into the DVD tray, but that would neither be elegant nor would it leave the DVD tray operational.

 

[Nully]

Maybe in a 79000+, but not really sure what this is for. Only models with empty space.

 

[RAPTOR115X]

Maybe in a 79000+, but not really sure what this is for. Only models with empty space.
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Not possible on a 79000, it lacks the IDE interface on the board, only very early slims have the IDE pins/support on the IOP for it.

 

[Messerjocke]

I did some further research and yes, it appears it is indeed possible to install the chip into the PS2.

 

[AKuHAK]

It is possible (I have IDE mod on my SCPH-70003). One problem - you cannot directly launch FreeHDBoot from HDD, so you need a Memory Card for launching exploit.
The second problem - it is possible that there will be not enough power (my IDE drives works very bad), so it is better to check if your device isn't very power consuming.