V7 Modbo modchip installation diagram

One of the revisions of the fat PlayStation 2 was the V7. They were found in many of the SCPH-3900x models. Matching console model numbers and board numbers are listed below.

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-37000 (GH-019, GH-022)
    • SCPH-39000 (GH-019, GH-022)
    • SCPH-39006 (GH-019, GH-022)
    • SCPH-39007 (GH-019, GH-022)
    • SCPH-39008 (GH-019, GH-022)
  • NTSC-U/C (United States)
    • SCPH-39001 (GH-019, Gh-022)
  • PAL
    • SCPH-39002 (GH-019, GH-022)
    • SCPH-39003 (GH-019, GH-022)
    • SCPH-39004 (GH-019, GH-022)

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.

V7 Modbo installation diagram

Modbo modchip pinout

V7 Modbo installation diagram

Installation tips

Here are some tips I have for you when you are soldering your chip into a V7.

  • 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

  1. William Quade (me)

This first one is a GH-019 board (click on the image and then zoom in to see the details). There is some solder on some additional points because I removed an older modchip and replaced it with a Modbo 5.0 on this board.

GH-019 Modbo modchip example installation

This second one is a GH-022 board (click on the image and then zoom in to see the details). You can see that even though the BIOS chip has a gap in the pins the wiring is the same.

GH-022 Modbo modchip example installation

48 Comments
Most Voted
Newest Oldest
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
David Shepherd
David Shepherd
July 12, 2020 1:54 AM

Hi, GH-019 successfully modded on 16/6/20.

B16CD839-E437-44B8-B1AB-0B7B5E516BB8.jpeg
Marc
Marc
April 29, 2021 12:28 PM
Reply to  David Shepherd

Did you bridge the caps at point SX? is this required as the track leads through both.

Marcelo Onetta Fermiano
Marcelo Onetta Fermiano
April 17, 2021 9:53 PM

Hello, I have had a curious problem installing modbo 5.0 on a 39001 NTSC U/C PS2. Matrix logo apears and after it shows “Loading boot_menu v.1.00…” and it remains on this screen forever. As I can see you really knows a lot about this chip, do you have any ideia if it is a incompatibility of this chip with this specific Ps2 model? I have tried 3 modbo 5.0 and no success until now. Many Thanks in advance for any type of advice.

Marcelo Onetta Fermiano
Marcelo Onetta Fermiano
April 23, 2021 10:28 PM
Reply to  William Quade

So, I appreciate your fast reply, but I discovered the problem was not with installing the chip. This particular model did not work without one controller connected (at least this one I metioned). I have already installed modbo 5.0 in other slim ps2 and this situation does not occur like this one. That said, the curious solution to this issue was that.

James Patterson
James Patterson
July 22, 2019 10:32 AM

Installed Modbo 5 on two PAL SCPH-39003 (GH-022) model PS2s and PS2 disc backups wouldn’t boot without the ‘H’ wire attached. So despite the instructions above, I had to include it.

Unsure if this is a difference between Modbo 4 and 5 but worth noting.

Marc
Marc
April 29, 2021 12:26 PM

I had this too, PS2 thinks some backups are DVD Video and others it point blank refuses to load them. So are we saying that point H IS required?

Marc
Marc
April 29, 2021 12:56 PM
Reply to  William Quade

Thanks, the system is PAL but the games are NTSC. Defiantly needs the H?

Riccardo
Riccardo
May 28, 2020 4:29 PM

I need an alternative for the RST point because I’ve broke it

Aizen
Aizen
September 5, 2020 6:42 PM

Hi, I picked up a modbo 735(branded as infinity 1.99) for a scph 39004( pal) version. Will the diagram above apply to this modchip as well?

Jesse Mike Slinger
Jesse Mike Slinger
November 14, 2020 5:25 AM

i just installed Modbo 5 on a Pal 39004 system but there is no modbo boot up it just look like the regular ps2 boot up screen. What do you think could be at fault here?

Jesse Slinger
Jesse Slinger
November 14, 2020 7:34 AM
Reply to  William Quade

Hey William, thanks for replying. I’ve tested continuity and I get continuity beeps. Maybe I’ll start over though..

Also, SX is bridged on some pictures I see, I mean bridge the resistor and the capacitor and solder the wire in between. I dont have that right now. Is that needed? Model is 39004 gh-019

Jesse Slinger
Jesse Slinger
November 14, 2020 8:04 AM
Reply to  William Quade

Okay great. I’ll leave it as it is. Still not seeing anything when starting the PS2. Do you have tips to verify whether something is connected in the proper way? Because to be honest I don’t see anything that I can do at this point.

Speedy
Speedy
November 15, 2020 5:05 AM

Hey! I also have trouble with this mod, everything is connected but no mod menu or logo. Oh and I hate those ribbon cables, looking at them damages them.

Possible to test the mod chip? I suspect its bad

Speedy
Speedy
November 21, 2020 2:03 PM
Reply to  William Quade

Well the new modchip did the trick, finally saw the matrix menu. Powered down because I had to connect the memory card/controller station. In doing so, after having taken it apart 20 times without issues, the PSU shocked me. After doing that all I get is a black screen now. ****. I appreciate the help you’ve given so far, do you think it’s dead? I would start all over with the mod chip but I think I would at least get a video signal right? The TV does detect the ps2 upon switching it on, because it will switch to… Read more »

Speedy
Speedy
November 22, 2020 4:17 AM
Reply to  Speedy

Never mind, it’s working again. No idea how or why though.

Max
Max
January 1, 2021 9:42 AM

Hi, i did the mod as shown and get the „Matrix“ logo when power on but the disc drive does not start to spin. Eject and close are working. With an original disc in it the white thing thing on top of the drive (when the PS2 is not closed) makes a little move (0,5 cm) and then stops. You think it is a problem on the board or from the flex cables? If i have to remove the mod chip i would never again install it. Took me four evenings to install and five years of my life as… Read more »

Max
Max
January 1, 2021 11:23 AM
Reply to  William Quade

Hi, thank you for the fast response. I fixed it. The motor cable was not properly connected. The PS2 now reads original discs as before but no so the backups. Maybe this is an issue of the „H“ connection as my PS2 is a PAL-one and there are different opinions if connecting it or not. But that is not a big deal as i would not use backups at all. It was only a soldering project for me and now i have enough soldered for the next ten years 🙂 For beginners i would recommend not using the same position… Read more »

Victor
Victor
January 20, 2021 7:47 AM

Hey GH-019 is compatible with GH-22

Zack Goodpaster
Zack Goodpaster
February 11, 2021 12:52 PM

Hey there, can I use the pad on the top instead of the bottom pad for the CX line? I used my thicker wire on accident and removed the bottom pad.

Zack Goodpaster
Zack Goodpaster
February 11, 2021 1:24 PM
Reply to  William Quade

Damn, I feel dumb lol. You can see it clear as day where that trace goes. Thank you for the quick reply!

Oliver
Oliver
March 2, 2021 7:57 AM

Would it be safe to use AWG 30 wire for all points including 5G and ground, and if not what AWG wire should I use for 5G and ground?

Oliver
Oliver
March 4, 2021 6:07 PM
Reply to  William Quade

Hello again, I have accidentally burnt the pad off on the ps2 motherboard for the Q wire, have I broken the board and if not is there an alternative point on the board to solder to?

Marco Diaz
Marco Diaz
April 7, 2021 8:11 AM

Thanks for all the detail information, I was able to install the modbo 5.0

Random
Random
April 29, 2021 7:49 AM

The connecting pad where G connects to got ripped off. Is there any other other places where that could connect to (or diagrams for the console)?

Kenneth Jørgensen
Kenneth Jørgensen
May 4, 2021 9:00 AM

Hello, i have an ps2 with a gh-019 motherboard.
is there any diagrams, for solder an MODBO 750 om this, om havomgivelserne trouble ginding the correct diagrams.
thanks for any help

Kenneth Jørgensen
Kenneth Jørgensen
May 4, 2021 11:07 AM
Reply to  William Quade

Thanks i Will try find the diagram in here 👍🏻

Last edited 3 years ago by Kenneth Jørgensen
Nicc
Nicc
July 24, 2021 9:29 AM

Hi, SCPH-39004 here and i’m using the Modbo 5.0.
In the diagram it says to leave H out for PAL consoles but for mine it gave a mulfunction error while booting the game. It worked after i connected the H pin.
Idk if it’s a thing just for me but if you have the same problem it might be that.

Fabian
Fabian
July 27, 2021 9:38 PM

Hey there, I installed the modbo 5 on a scph-39001. When I turn on the PS2 the power button works but the eject button does not open the disk tray or light up but it does turn on the PS2 if I press it but nothing else. The disk tray also is not spinning. Would this have to do with the chip or with the ribbon cables?

Fabian
Fabian
July 28, 2021 2:22 PM
Reply to  William Quade

Thanks, I’m going to try to figure out if I need to replace it or just insert it all the way then.

knerl
knerl
November 3, 2021 7:23 AM

Is it possible to ommit most of the points if I only want to use the chip for PS1 backups?
For example: Is it enough with only pwr, rst, gnd and the sx point?