Hardware GCN Xeno GC Modchip Blinking Red

[Gallaer]

So I installed the Xeno Modchip into my system and for some reason it's blinking red and I don't know why. If someone could tell me what happened, It'd be appreciated.

 

[Esdeath]

I would guess the soldering is the problem, I somewhere read that a wired install would be better since the clones not always align nicely ( that is also how I have done it).

 

[Gallaer]

I would guess the soldering is the problem, I somewhere read that a wired install would be better since the clones not always align nicely ( that is also how I have done it).

I don't have wires though

 

[Gallaer]

Update: removed the chip. Is the board broken?

 

[Esdeath]

Can't see much since it is quite blurry, but you can see where the traces lead, so just get some wire and it should be an easy install, there is no way you messed up the whole thing.

 

[Gallaer]

Can't see much since it is quite blurry, but you can see where the traces lead, so just get some wire and it should be an easy install, there is no way you messed up the whole thing.

I don't have the skill or am comfortable enough to do that. Is there anyone who could do it for me?

 

[Valwinz]

I don't have the skill or am comfortable enough to do that. Is there anyone who could do it for me?

i would suggest just buying the drive pre-soldered that's what i did since i also had issues

 

[Gallaer]

i would suggest just buying the drive pre-soldered that's what i did since i also had issues

How much are those?

 

[Esdeath]

If you know someone who has decent soldering skills this should be easily doable in 10min. Maybe you could check out some repair shops or something in your area?

 

[Ferris1000]

You ripped some pads during the removing process. you can still fix it but it's not going to look nice again. Make sure there are no shorts before proceeding.

use a picture of another Gamecube Mainbaord (google it) as a refence where the pads go to and solder the chip on those alternative points. If it's to small for you then you should leave it and let someone else do it for you.

For the Future: Never use force to remove components. Either carefully touch one corner to make sure the chip is not soldered anymore or use a Hot Air Station to melt all Solder joints simultaneously.