Retro GEM PS2 Fat Installation: Difference between revisions
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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 | 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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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: | 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]] | [[File:GH-026_SPDIF.JPG|500px]] | ||
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]] | [[File:GEM_PS2_BEND_SMALL.JPG|500px]] | ||
Break apart the Plastic Panel | Break apart the Plastic Panel | ||
[[File:GEM_PS2_PANEL_SMALL.JPG|500px]] | [[File:GEM_PS2_PANEL_SMALL.JPG|500px]] | ||
Attached the HDMI extension 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]] | [[File:GEM_PS2_M16SCREW_SMALL.JPG|500px]] | ||
[[File:GEM_PS2_M16NUT_SMALL.JPG|500px]] | [[File:GEM_PS2_M16NUT_SMALL.JPG|500px]] | ||
Attach the Antenna | Attach the Antenna | ||
[[File:GEM_PS2_ANTPLUG_SMALL.JPG|500px]] | [[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]] | [[File:GEM_PS2_SUPPORT_SMALL.JPG|500px]] | ||
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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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[[File:GEM_PS2_METALBEND_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]] | |||
==== 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 ===== | |||
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> | |||
==== 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. | |||
[[File:PS2FATREVB.JPEG|500px]] | |||
== 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. | ||