V5 Modbo modchip installation diagram

One of the revisions of the fat PlayStation 2 was the V5. They were found in many of the SCPH-3000x systems. Matching console model numbers and board numbers are listed below. V6 consoles also have the same model numbers, board revisions numbers, and installation diagrams.

You can find the model number on the sticker on the bottom of the console, and the board number is printed on the PS2 main board if you take apart your console. Note that there can be multiple board numbers within a specific model number.

  • NTSC-J (Japan):
    • SCPH-30000R (GH-015)
    • SCPH-30005R (GH-015)
    • SCPH-30006R (GH-015)
    • SCPH-30007R (GH-015)
  • NTSC-U/C (United States)
    • SCPH-30001R (GH-015)
  • PAL
    • SCPH-30002R (GH-015)
    • SCPH-30003R (GH-015)
    • SCPH-30004R (GH-015)

Note that there are multiple versions of the Modbo modchips available, but the installation diagrams are all the same. Some example versions are Modbo 3.0, Modbo 4.0, Modbo 5.0, and Modbo 750.

For more information about Modbo modchips click here, for more information about PS2 modchips in general click here.

V5 Modbo installation diagram

Modbo modchip pinout

V5 Modbo installation diagram

Installation tips

Here are some tips I have for you when you are soldering your chip into a V5.

  • Using 30 AWG solid core wire works well for most of the points.
  • Use some thicker wire for the 5V and ground wires.

Example installations

This section has photos of some successful installations which you can use to get a better understanding of how everything is wired and positioned. Leave a comment and I’ll add your installation to the list

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weyenbergh jerome
weyenbergh jerome
March 24, 2019 12:03 PM

Hi, I’ve successfully modded a v5 GH-15 this time, here are the pictures : https://t.co/edTjBAjNdG

Jeff
Jeff
February 16, 2021 10:41 PM

Hi, quick question. Does A go on the capacitor?

Jeff
Jeff
February 18, 2021 12:51 PM
Reply to  William Quade

Above the resistor or on the pcb? First time I’ve been soldering wires to surface resistors.

Warren
Warren
April 13, 2019 11:44 PM

On the Modbo version 5.0 there is no “F” pad so what are you supposed to do there?

Warren
Warren
April 14, 2019 8:26 PM
Reply to  William Quade

Thanks, and I got it working 🙂

Angela Mares
Angela Mares
May 16, 2019 8:51 PM

If I were to have an SCPH-30001 and an SCPH-30006 models on hand, being that some parts on each were broken could I combine the remaining working parts to make a working ps2?

Marco A. Diaz
Marco A. Diaz
June 23, 2020 11:38 PM

Thank you for the useful guide, I got my chip working. Maybe not the best place for the chip since it make it a bit tall.

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David Shepherd
David Shepherd
July 12, 2020 1:50 AM

Hi, GH-015 successfully modded on 20/6/20.

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titifayls
titifayls
July 28, 2020 4:24 AM

Hi , for these old models you have to make the Romeo MOD or Matrix Fix with PIC so as not burn the lens ? or not need ?
Thanks

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titifayls
titifayls
July 28, 2020 2:21 PM
Reply to  William Quade

The PS1 games are not rétrocompatible ? 🙁

Last edited 3 years ago by titifayls
titifayls
titifayls
July 28, 2020 2:53 PM
Reply to  William Quade

I can’t read burned PS1 games, is that normal?

titifayls
titifayls
July 29, 2020 9:28 AM
Reply to  William Quade

The pin SX it’s ok but not boot . 🙁
setting lens ? picture disque PlayStation 2 blue …

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Tony
Tony
January 22, 2021 4:56 AM

Thanks for the great information and guides. I’ve seen many conflicting references to the requirement (or not) for point “H” on the Modbo chip. Is it correct that point “H” only needs to be connected for NTSC boards and not PAL boards?

Samy Houari
Samy Houari
March 27, 2021 1:42 PM

Successfully worked on GH-15 motherboard.
The pad on the V point was lifted by accident. I managed to fix it by soldering the wire to the tiny circle on the left. Scratched it a bit first and it worked. Be very careful with the bios points and don’t press more than 1 second otherwise the pads will lift!