Hacking D2C2 KEY-9

[lolmao]

ok so i want to change my jap wii to pal, but i need to change my modchip region. i opened up and found what looks like a modchip it says d2c2 key-9. i googled it and cant find much so it looks like its a piece of crap modchip. does anyone know if i can change or update the modchip settings & change the region on this thing?

 

[wchill]

Picture please.

 

[lolmao]

i read this "supports all regions, configurable via jumpers " and found this http://www.wiimodbo.com/images/D2C2%20KEY-9-2.jpg might mean something..

 

[SenorClean]

Wow - never seen one of those before... I guess it's a wasabi clone! The jumpers are the same as the wasabi ones.

Weirdly, the G point is different though :S

Anyway......

I can see in your pic down the bottom - two jumpers - JP1 and JP2. Both are open at the moment (for Jap region).

For PAL you need to short JP1 - per the diagram you posted.

 

[lolmao]

thanks, how would a noob short JP1? do i have to solder?

 

[SenorClean]

thanks, how would a noob short JP1? do i have to solder?

In a word, yes. You *might* be able to get away with it, using a conductive pen... but solder is the best way to go about it.

 

[NeSchn]

thanks, how would a noob short JP1? do i have to solder?

Most likely, You need to solder on another wire. You definately have a clone though.

 

[lolmao]

damnn okk so glueing on a piece of wire wont work

 

[andreq]

You might try with "metalic" fingernail... ok this sound weird but if your able to find some "conductive" fingernail... this would probably work... but the resistance must not be to high...

Anyway soldering 2 "jumper" pin should'nt be a problem for someone who never soldered...

 

[lolmao]

thanks for the responses, im not sure its going to be worth getting the equipment and working out how to solder though. fingernails sounds good?

 

[arctic_flame]

I doubt metallic nail polish contains enough/any metal.

If you want to, get something like this: http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/200-175

 

[lolmao]

cool thanks.
i just installed starfall 0.5 and its working so i dont think theres any need for me to change my chip region at the moment is there??
if i do find the need il get my hands one a conductive pen

 

[SenorClean]

Were you having problems running non-NTSC-J games before? I just use Gecko OS for the rare titles that don't work straight up.

P.S. - Jaycar sell conductive pens - http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?I...=&SUBCATID=

Otherwise, make friends with someone who can solder.... OzModChips have pro modders in most Australian cities - I'm sure there are lots of members on here with skills too. Maybe I could help you out if you're in Brisbane.

 

[lolmao]

I was having some problems with PAL and NTSC-U games, mostly i fixed discs using methods in the compatibility page. Gecko OS is annoying to use and timestamp doesnt work & crashes on exit if its a channel.
Main reasons was i want to have my wii in english, and want to be able to purchase a PAL game, and play it without editing the disc or using gecko. & possibly to play pal gcn games.

STARFALL looks like it may have fixed my problem. otherwise il goto jarcar.

im in melbourne

 

[SenorClean]

This might be a crazy question - but why didn't you just buy a PAL wii?

 

[lolmao]

This might be a crazy question - but why didn't you just buy a PAL wii?

lol it was a gift from a friend who didnt know the difference

 

[gamidi]

Glueing a piece of wire will probably work, but that kind of soldering you need to bridge two points so close to each other can be done even with a lighter -.- .

 

[hoan999999]

Did soldering changed the region? Please tell me, as I have that same damn chip.

If it didn't work, then I'm screwed, big time.



Please tell me that it works

 

[lolmao]

Did soldering changed the region? Please tell me, as I have that same damn chip.

If it didn't work, then I'm screwed, big time.



Please tell me that it works

hey mate, i didnt bother changing the chip region, just install starfall v0.5 it allows your wii to play any region games (you need to run the waninkoko firmware downgrader or region changer apps first to get to 3.2E or 3.2U). im running PAL 3.2E and everything runs fine now i think.. otherwise my next option would be the conductive pen.

soldering or bridging the chip would change your drive region and allow you to play discs of that region, assuming you install the right wii firmware region.

 

[hoan999999]

Crap. I changed the region, firmware. No Bricks involved. now 3.3

the thing is..... oh I'm going to crap right now.... I don't have HBC any more, and the fact that it's now 3.3 made it worse.

Is there any way out?

maybe I should ask my niece for her legit Twilight.