How to Install a Flip-Top on a PlayStation 2 (70000 model)
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How to Install a Flip-Top How to Install a Flip-Top on a PlayStation 2 (70000 on a PlayStation 2 (70000 model)model)
by Abdul-Ali Wali
What is a flip-top?What is a flip-top?A flip-top is a device that serves
as an “alternate cover” for the PlayStation 2.
Looks the same as the regular cover, except it opens in the middle.
What is a flip-top?What is a flip-top?
-Normal PS2 -PS2 w/ flip-top
What is it for?What is it for?Swap Magic™: allows you to
overcome the region-specificity of the system.
Import games.Much easier than installing a mod
chip.PS3s are region specific with PS2
games.
What do I need to install the What do I need to install the flip-top?flip-top?The flip-top A small Philips screwdriverAn appreciable amount of free
timePatience
Installing the flip-topInstalling the flip-topTurn the console over and
remove the six screws on the bottom.
Watch out for the screws that have covers over them.
Installing the flip-topInstalling the flip-topTurn it back over and remove the
cover starting from the top left hand corner of the system.
Installing the flip-topInstalling the flip-topRemove the top left corner first,
then the bottom left, and then the rest of the cover.
Installing the flip-topInstalling the flip-topThe PS2 should now appear as
displayed below.
Installing the flip-topInstalling the flip-topUnscrew the two small screws
under the cover on the top left side.
Installing the flip-topInstalling the flip-topLift the cover up about halfway
and then gently slide it off.
Installing the flip-topInstalling the flip-topThe PS2 cover should now
appear as displayed below.
Installing the flip-topInstalling the flip-topNow the flip-top can be installed.
Gently slide it in the same way you slid the original cover out.
Make sure the spring is oriented correctly!
Installing the flip-topInstalling the flip-topAfter the flip-top is in securely,
turn the cover back over and screw the 2 small screws back in.
Installing the flip-topInstalling the flip-topCarefully attach the newly
reassembled cover back to the other half of the console.
Installing the flip-topInstalling the flip-topTurn the console over, put the six
screws back in and put the screw covers on.
Installing the flip-topInstalling the flip-topFlip the console over and you’re
done!Pick yourself up a copy of Swap
Magic™ and enjoy your PS2s’ region-free capability.