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=== Important Information ===
=== Important Information ===
    
    
Starting May 2026 all future PS2 fat kits (Rev B) use a topside mount.  This no longer requires the metal shield swap or power supply removal as needed before.  The toslink port also remains intact. There is both a cut and not cut option, with the not cut being a new fan backplate.  You can convert your original kit to the new style with a few different parts. All you need is the the mini extension: https://www.pixelfx.co/product-page/mini-hdmi-extension-kit and the STL mount(s).
Starting May 2026 all future PS2 fat kits (Rev B) use a topside mount.  This no longer requires the metal shield swap or power supply removal as needed before.  The toslink port also remains intact. There is both a cut and not cut option, with the not cut being a new fan backplate.  You can convert your original kit to the new style with a few different parts. All you need is the the hdmi C-Flip Extender: https://www.pixelfx.co/product-page/ps2-cflip and the STL mount(s).
 
https://docs.pixelfx.co/3D-Models/PS2F_Mount.stl
https://docs.pixelfx.co/3D-Models/PS2F_Mini_10mm.stl


Thanks to therealphoenix for originally designing the backplate: https://www.printables.com/model/394175-playstation-2-quiet-fan-mod-compatible-with-fans-f  
Thanks to therealphoenix for originally designing the backplate: https://www.printables.com/model/394175-playstation-2-quiet-fan-mod-compatible-with-fans-f  
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Refer to your motherboards pin out and run wires from each alternative place to the main flex.   
Refer to your motherboards pin out and run wires from each alternative place to the main flex.   


[[File:GH-023_CONWIRES_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GH-023_CONWIRES.JPG)
[[File:GH-023_CONWIRES_SMALL.JPG|500px]]


==== GH-019 ====
==== GH-019 ====


[[File:GH-019_CON_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GH-019_CON.JPG)
[[File:GH-019_CON_SMALL.JPG|500px]]


==== GH-022 ====
==== GH-022 ====


[[File:GH-022_CON_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GH-022_CON.JPG)
[[File:GH-022_CON_SMALL.JPG|500px]]


==== GH-023 ====
==== GH-023 ====


[[File:GH-023_CON_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GH-023_CON.JPG)
[[File:GH-023_CON_SMALL.JPG|500px]]


==== GH-026 ====
==== GH-026 ====


[[File:GH-026_CON_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GH-026_CON.JPG)
[[File:GH-026_CON_SMALL.JPG|500px]]


== Installing the reset line ==
== Installing the reset line ==
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Run a line from the reset test point to the point on the flex.   
Run a line from the reset test point to the point on the flex.   


[[File:GH-023_WIRE_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GH-023_WIRE.JPG)
[[File:GH-023_WIRE_SMALL.JPG|500px]]


Refer to your motherboard below:
Refer to your motherboard below:
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=== GH-015 ===
=== GH-015 ===


[[File:GH15_RST_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GH15_RST.JPG)
[[File:GH15_RST_SMALL.JPG|500px]]
 




=== GH-019 ===
=== GH-019 ===


[[File:GH-019_RST_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GH-019_RST.JPG)
[[File:GH-019_RST_SMALL.JPG|500px]]


=== GH-022 ===
=== GH-022 ===


[[File:GH-022_RST_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GH-022_RST.JPG)
[[File:GH-022_RST_SMALL.JPG|500px]]


=== GH-023 ===
=== GH-023 ===


[[File:GH-023_RST_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GH-023_RST.JPG)
[[File:GH-023_RST_SMALL.JPG|500px]]


=== GH-026 ===
=== GH-026 ===


[[File:GH-026_RST_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GH-026_RST.JPG)
[[File:GH-026_RST_SMALL.JPG|500px]]
 
 
 


== Testing ==
== Testing ==


Its possible to test the console with it partially dissaembled.  Be extremely careful, there will be live a/c mains.  
Its possible to test the console with it partially dissembled.  Be extremely careful, there will be live a/c mains.  


Before testing its highly recommend you test each pin to verify no pins are bridged.  Use the pinouts page for support.   
Before testing its highly recommend you test each pin to verify no pins are bridged.  Use the pinouts page for support.   
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Partial shorts (100ohm) are expected between ground and the power rails from bleed off resistors.  
Partial shorts (100ohm) are expected between ground and the power rails from bleed off resistors.  


Before attaching the retro gem confirm the analog/composite video still work correctly.  If you have any problems with composite this will signify you have bridged or discconneted pins.
Before attaching the retro gem confirm the analog/composite video still work correctly.  If you have any problems with composite this will signify you have bridged or disconnected pins.
 
 
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## []()Step 6 - Installing the SPDIF line


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For DTS and Dolby sound needs a special wire routed to the retro GEM.  After removing the SPDIF port solder a small 6in wire as shown:


[[File:GH-026_SPDIF.JPG|500px]]GH-026_SPDIF.JPG)
== Mounting the GEM Board==


We will solder the other end of this wire after the GEM board is mounred.


=== Rev A ===


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For DTS and Dolby sound needs a special wire routed to the retro GEM.  After removing the SPDIF port solder a small 6in wire as shown:


## []()Step 7 - Mounting the GEM Board
[[File:GH-026_SPDIF.JPG|500px]]
 
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We will solder the other end of this wire after the GEM board is mounted.


Bend the main flex as shown.
Bend the main flex as shown.


[[File:GEM_PS2_BEND_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GEM_PS2_BEND.JPG)
[[File:GEM_PS2_BEND_SMALL.JPG|500px]]


Break apart the Plastic Panel
Break apart the Plastic Panel


[[File:GEM_PS2_PANEL_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GEM_PS2_PANEL.JPG)
[[File:GEM_PS2_PANEL_SMALL.JPG|500px]]


Attached the HDMI extention and cover to the mount as shown.  Use the M1.6 screws and nuts.  Do not overtighten.
Attached the HDMI extension and cover to the mount as shown.  Use the M1.6 screws and nuts.  Do not overtighten.


[[File:GEM_PS2_M16SCREW_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GEM_PS2_M16SCREW.JPG)
[[File:GEM_PS2_M16SCREW_SMALL.JPG|500px]]


[[File:GEM_PS2_M16NUT_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GEM_PS2_M16NUT.JPG)
[[File:GEM_PS2_M16NUT_SMALL.JPG|500px]]


Attach the Antenna
Attach the Antenna


[[File:GEM_PS2_ANTPLUG_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GEM_PS2_ANTPLUG.JPG)
[[File:GEM_PS2_ANTPLUG_SMALL.JPG|500px]]


Remove the Toslink support mount on the metal shield:
Remove the Toslink support mount on the metal shield:


[[File:GEM_PS2_SUPPORT_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GEM_PS2_SUPPORT.JPG)
[[File:GEM_PS2_SUPPORT_SMALL.JPG|500px]]


## Choose your model:


 
==== SCPH-5000X ====
### SCPH-5000X
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Attach the top and bottom metal shield.  Make sure to use the small spacer supplied with the 3D prints
Attach the top and bottom metal shield.  Make sure to use the small spacer supplied with the 3D prints


[[File:GEM_PS2_SPACER_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GEM_PS2_SPACER.JPG)
[[File:GEM_PS2_SPACER_SMALL.JPG|500px]]


[[File:GEM_PS2_SPACERSCREW_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GEM_PS2_SPACERSCREW.JPG)
[[File:GEM_PS2_SPACERSCREW_SMALL.JPG|500px]]


Attach the fan and mount:
Attach the fan and mount:


[[File:GEM_PS2_FAN_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GEM_PS2_FAN.JPG)
[[File:GEM_PS2_FAN_SMALL.JPG|500px]]


[[File:GEM_PS2_INS_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GEM_PS2_INS.JPG)
[[File:GEM_PS2_INS_SMALL.JPG|500px]]


Mount the power supply (don't forget the plastic insulator) but do not screw it into place. Test fit the GEM board.  Some power supplies might have a metal shield or components that are in the way.  The components can be tilted out of the way.  If you have one with the heatsink shield in the way, this will have to be cut.
Mount the power supply (don't forget the plastic insulator) but do not screw it into place. Test fit the GEM board.  Some power supplies might have a metal shield or components that are in the way.  The components can be tilted out of the way.  If you have one with the heatsink shield in the way, this will have to be cut.
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**Make sure the flex cable routes under the retro GEM mount**
**Make sure the flex cable routes under the retro GEM mount**


[[File:GEM_PS2_5K_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GEM_PS2_5K.JPG)
[[File:GEM_PS2_5K_SMALL.JPG|500px]]


[[File:GEM_PS2_5K2_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GEM_PS2_5K2.JPG)
[[File:GEM_PS2_5K2_SMALL.JPG|500px]]


Secure both the power supply and retro gem with the oem screws.
Secure both the power supply and retro gem with the oem screws.
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Route the flex cable as shown and insert into the FFC of the Retro GEM.
Route the flex cable as shown and insert into the FFC of the Retro GEM.


[[File:GEM_PS2_FFC5K_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GEM_PS2_FFC5K.JPG)
[[File:GEM_PS2_FFC5K_SMALL.JPG|500px]]


Attach the Antenna as shown
Attach the Antenna as shown


[[File:GEM_PS2_ANTMOUNT_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GEM_PS2_ANTMOUNT.JPG)
[[File:GEM_PS2_ANTMOUNT_SMALL.JPG|500px]]
 
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### SCPH-3900X w/ SCPH-5000X power supply & Shield
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==== SCPH-3900X w/ SCPH-5000X power supply & Shield ====
The 5000x shield shield needs this small tab bent flat:
The 5000x shield shield needs this small tab bent flat:


[[File:GEM_PS2_TAB_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GEM_PS2_TAB.JPG)
[[File:GEM_PS2_TAB_SMALL.JPG|500px]]


The power connector plastic on the mainboard needs to be trimmed as shown (Do not cut the pins):
The power connector plastic on the mainboard needs to be trimmed as shown (Do not cut the pins):


[[File:GEM_PS2_PLASTIC_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GEM_PS2_PLASTIC.JPG)
[[File:GEM_PS2_PLASTIC_SMALL.JPG|500px]]


Attach the top and bottom metal shield.  Make sure to use the small spacer supplied with the 3D prints
Attach the top and bottom metal shield.  Make sure to use the small spacer supplied with the 3D prints


[[File:GEM_PS2_SPACER.JPG|500px]]GEM_PS2_SPACER.JPG)
[[File:GEM_PS2_SPACER.JPG|500px]]


[[File:GEM_PS2_SPACERSCREW_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GEM_PS2_SPACERSCREW.JPG)
[[File:GEM_PS2_SPACERSCREW_SMALL.JPG|500px]]


Attach the fan and mount:
Attach the fan and mount:


[[File:GEM_PS2_FAN_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GEM_PS2_FAN.JPG)
[[File:GEM_PS2_FAN_SMALL.JPG|500px]]
 
Mount the 5000x power supply (don't forget the plastic insulator) but do not screw it into place. Test fit the GEM board.  Some power supplies might have a metal shield or components that are in the way.  The components can be tilted out of the way.  If you have one with the heatsink shield in the way, this will have to be cut.
Mount the 5000x power supply (don't forget the plastic insulator) but do not screw it into place. Test fit the GEM board.  Some power supplies might have a metal shield or components that are in the way.  The components can be tilted out of the way.  If you have one with the heatsink shield in the way, this will have to be cut.


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[[File:GEM_PS2_5K_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GEM_PS2_5K.JPG)
[[File:GEM_PS2_5K_SMALL.JPG|500px]]


Secure both the power supply and retro gem with the oem screws.
Secure both the power supply and retro gem with the oem screws.
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Route the flex cable as shown and insert into the FFC of the Retro GEM.
Route the flex cable as shown and insert into the FFC of the Retro GEM.


[[File:GEM_PS2_FFC5K_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GEM_PS2_FFC5K.JPG)
[[File:GEM_PS2_FFC5K_SMALL.JPG|500px]]


Attach the Antenna as shown
Attach the Antenna as shown


[[File:GEM_PS2_ANTMOUNT_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GEM_PS2_ANTMOUNT.JPG)
[[File:GEM_PS2_ANTMOUNT_SMALL.JPG|500px]]




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### SCPH-3900X with REPS2 or similar power supply
==== SCPH-3900X with REPS2 or similar power supply ====
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Attached the 39000x mount feet using the supplied M3 nuts and screws. You will need a P0 Screw driver to fit inside the 3d printed hole.   
Attached the 39000x mount feet using the supplied M3 nuts and screws. You will need a P0 Screw driver to fit inside the 3d printed hole.   
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Use the longer M3 screw with this mount:
Use the longer M3 screw with this mount:


[[File:GEM_PS2_M3LONG_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GEM_PS2_M3LONG.JPG)
[[File:GEM_PS2_M3LONG_SMALL.JPG|500px]]


[[File:GEM_PS2_M3LONG2_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GEM_PS2_M3LONG2.JPG)
[[File:GEM_PS2_M3LONG2_SMALL.JPG|500px]]


Use the shorter M3 screw with this mount.
Use the shorter M3 screw with this mount.


[[File:GEM_PS2_M3SHORT_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GEM_PS2_M3SHORT.JPG)
[[File:GEM_PS2_M3SHORT_SMALL.JPG|500px]]


Attach the top and bottom metal shield.  Make sure to use the small spacer supplied with the 3D prints
Attach the top and bottom metal shield.  Make sure to use the small spacer supplied with the 3D prints


[[File:GEM_PS2_SPACER_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GEM_PS2_SPACER.JPG)
[[File:GEM_PS2_SPACER_SMALL.JPG|500px]]


[[File:GEM_PS2_SPACERSCREW_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GEM_PS2_SPACERSCREW.JPG)
[[File:GEM_PS2_SPACERSCREW_SMALL.JPG|500px]]


Install the REPS2 or similar device now.  Do not forget the flat plastic insulator.
Install the REPS2 or similar device now.  Do not forget the flat plastic insulator.


**The power supply pins need to be cut shorter so it does not make contact with the GEM board.  After install the power supply.  Trim the pins.**
The power supply pins need to be cut shorter so it does not make contact with the GEM board.  After install the power supply.  Trim the pins.
 


Install the GEM board as shown.  Bend the arm on the right so the gem can slide in.  Push the arm back in place and secure the GEM using the OEM power supply screws.
Install the GEM board as shown.  Bend the arm on the right so the gem can slide in.  Push the arm back in place and secure the GEM using the OEM power supply screws.
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**Make sure the flex cable routes under the retro GEM mount**
**Make sure the flex cable routes under the retro GEM mount**


[[File:GEM_PS2_METAL_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GEM_PS2_METAL.JPG)
[[File:GEM_PS2_METAL_SMALL.JPG|500px]]
 
[[File:GEM_PS2_METALBEND_SMALL.JPG|500px]]
 
=== Rev B ===
 
Route the flex cable as shown and install the bottom shield.
 
[[File:REVBPS2.JPEG|500px]]
 
Install a small wire to the spdif port.
 
[[File:REVBSPDIF.JPEG|500px]]


[[File:GEM_PS2_METALBEND_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GEM_PS2_METALBEND.JPG)
==== Mini HDMI Mount ====


Now is the time to install the Mini HDMI connector.  You can either choose a no cut 3d printed backplate or a cut option to the original back.




===== No Cut =====


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The following STL is needed for the back plate.  Then the Mini HDMI can be installed with the supplied M2 screw and nut.


https://docs.pixelfx.co/3D-Models/PS2F_Mini_10mm.stl


===== Cut =====


Follow this video on how to perform cut installation.  I use a 3/32 drill bit.  There is no audio in the video.


<youtube>MVjbdGNk-wo</youtube>


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==== GEM Mount ====


Depending on your version of heatsink you will need to mount the GEM in one of two ways.  If mounting on the the metal shield use the supplied 3M UHD Tape.




## []()Step 8 - Finishing up the SPDIF wire
[[File:PS2FATREVB.JPEG|500px]]


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== Finishing up the SPDIF wire ==


Install the other end of the SPDIF wire to the GEM board on PIN 1 of Jumper F.
Install the other end of the SPDIF wire to the GEM board on PIN 1 of Jumper F.
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[[File:GEM_PS2_SPDIFWIRE.JPG|500px]]GEM_PS2_SPDIFWIRE.JPG)
[[File:GEM_PS2_SPDIFWIRE.JPG|500px]]GEM_PS2_SPDIFWIRE.JPG)


Now would be another good time to test the installation and make sure everything is working well.  All that is needed is the basic Reassembly.  
Now would be another good time to test the installation and make sure everything is working well.  All that is needed is the basic Reassembly.
 
 
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