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Swap methods

 

These swap tricks are used for PS2 users without a modchip.

Cog Method - Knife MethodPSX Backups

These swap tricks are used to boot your PS2 backups without voiding warranty...

 

Unclipping the front door of the disc drive:

(2 Steps)

 

Step 1: Get 2 small flathead screwdrivers (like the one you get in those micro screwdriver kits)

 

Step 2: The front of the drawer tray is simply clipped on at each end... So, taking great care, (with the tray open ) unclip it with the screwdriver, as shown in the picture here. Take caution! Otherwise you might snap off one of the clips!

 

 

Cog Method

(2 Steps)

 

Firstly unclip the disc drive tray (shown above)

Step 1: There is a small hole at the bottom of where the tray was. It's about 2/3 along, if you look in there you will see a white cog. You might have to move the PS2 under a light to see it, because it is only a small hole.

Step 2: Then using a screwdriver turn the cog a bit at a time towards the front of the PS2. It is a bit stiff but it will turn OK.
If you are turning it the right way you will see a white plate above where the disk is start to move, keep turning... Out pops the tray.

 

Knife Method

(3 Steps)

 

Firstly unclip the disc drive tray (shown above)

Step 1: Close the disc drive. If possible get a small flash light. Shine a light underneath where the disk tray is With the PS2 in the horizontal position, about a third from right, you will see a white pin

 

Step 2: Using a plastic knife slide the pin to the far right, and the tray will pop out. 

 

Step 3: After you have swapped disks, push the tray firmly back in and, using the knife, make sure the white pin has moved as far left as it can go.

 

PSX Backups

Unclipping the front door of the disc drive:

(2 Steps)

 

Step 1: Get 2 small flathead screwdrivers (like the one you get in those micro screwdriver kits)

 

Step 2: The front of the drawer tray is simply clipped on at each end... So, taking great care, (with the tray open) unclip it with the screwdriver, as shown in the picture here. Take caution! Otherwise you might snap off one of the clips!

Insert your AR2/GS2 into one of the memory card slots. Turn on your PS2 and insert disk 2 of the disks that come with the AR2. Flick through the boot screens and select any cheats you may want etc. When you get to the screen that prompts you to open your PS2 and insert your games disk. DO NOT press the eject button, instead, use the cog/knife method to open the drive. Once you have got the disk out, swap disks for a PS1/PSX backup. Firmly push the tray all the way in and close the tray, making sure you turn the cog or move the white pin, until the disk is locked in. At no point up to now should you have touched the eject or power button.
Now you may change the AR2/GS2 for your PS1/PSX memory card, if you wish.
Hit the 'X' button and play.

Tell me how did it go? e-mail me at luigi_m@hotmail.com

I want to know how many people did it.