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    PS1/2 PS1 changing power supply and lens - Does it have to be from the same type of model?

    I've stumbled into a malfunctioned PS1 and since mine's broken, I'm thinking of picking it up and restore it. My problem here is that the model is 7501 and my system's model is 9001. Is it safe to just transfer the power supply and lens from 9001 to 7501 or should I find a power supply meant for...
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    PS1/2 PS1 turns on but the disc doesn't turn and nothing appears on the screen after Mayumi installation

    I've recently acquired a Mayumi mod chip and decided to replace the old mod chip from back then into my PS1 SCPH-9001. However, after installation the system does turn on but the disc won't spin and there's no logo and all that appear on the screen. We tried removing the mod chip and even the...
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    PS1/2 PS1 Modchip question

    Currently, my old NTSC-U/C PS1 since back then can play backed up games, play original discs from different regions, and such so I assume it's already got a modchip albeit an earlier version. However, when I insert certain original CDs like YGO Forbidden Memories, it would just end up giving me...
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    PS1/2 Any major difference between FreeMCBoot and FreeHDBoot for general usage/OPL?

    Forgot to ask, do I have to reformat my HDD again or is it OK if I directly install FHDB via HDD raw copy? I've already got tons of games on my HD already and it's gonna be a pain if I have to install them again.
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    PS1/2 Any major difference between FreeMCBoot and FreeHDBoot for general usage/OPL?

    Aigh't, Thanks for the info
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    PS1/2 Any major difference between FreeMCBoot and FreeHDBoot for general usage/OPL?

    As the title mentioned, are there any major differences between FHDB and FMCB for general usage and OPL aside from using the memory card and HDD for the program? Currently, I'm using FMCB W/HDD for OPL but I'm wondering if FHDB is just as good since it would mean there's another Memory Card...
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    Hacking Aurora Bad string error help

    So I did those (minus the USB part) and for some reason, it finally work. Forever hopefully. Thanks for the help
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    Hacking Aurora Bad string error help

    When I restarted my system with Freestyle being the default, the system will pop up the bad string error when I boot the system or access freestyle via the home button on the controller. If I access it through Xex though the program runs with no problem. I'm starting to think that this is a...
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    Hacking Aurora Bad string error help

    Sure, I'll try doing that. I'll stick with the same version of Aurora. Also, how do you set dashlaunch to load from Aurora?
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    GCN Gamecube sometimes read burned cds and Action Replay disc

    Yeah the one I'm using is from Action Replay. I did hear something about it being flimsy but I never really thought about it that much. Will look for a different one though. Thanks for the info.
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    Hacking Aurora Bad string error help

    I just copy Aurora to HDD1. As for dash launch, what exactly do you mean by the interference or rather, what particular option should I check? Far as I'm concerned, all I did was to set Aurora's xex as default back then and Xex to my X button (I use freestyle as default for now). I did touch...
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    Hacking Aurora Bad string error help

    Back when I installed Aurora, the app runs without a hitch. It opens my files fine, it downloads updates well, and etc.. I even set it as my default dash via dash launcher. Some time later however, things starts to get heated. I sometimes get this bad string error but I can avoid it if I force...
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    GCN Gamecube sometimes read burned cds and Action Replay disc

    After some tweaking here and there and reviewing the ohms resistor, just discovered that the main problem is with the laser. Apparently, the resistor was still a bit high and my burned games finally run without a hitch. Managed to turn it around 160-175 if I did my readings right. Only problem...
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    GCN Gamecube sometimes read burned cds and Action Replay disc

    Possible but I don't think it applies to the Action Replay disc since I got that thing straight from their store
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    GCN Gamecube sometimes read burned cds and Action Replay disc

    As the title says, my gamecube sometimes read burned cds and my action replay disc. There's no clear pattern on when it would read. If an error occurs, sometimes it takes 1-3 restarts to read the disc and sometimes even more. When it comes to original cds though, it has no problem reading it as...
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