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== 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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== Mounting the GEM Board==
 
 
=== Rev A ===


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:
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## []()Step 7 - Mounting the GEM Board
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[[File:GEM_PS2_PANEL_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GEM_PS2_PANEL.JPG)
[[File:GEM_PS2_PANEL_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GEM_PS2_PANEL.JPG)


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]]GEM_PS2_M16SCREW.JPG)
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[[File:GEM_PS2_SUPPORT_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GEM_PS2_SUPPORT.JPG)
[[File:GEM_PS2_SUPPORT_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GEM_PS2_SUPPORT.JPG)


## Choose your model:




### SCPH-5000X
 
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==== SCPH-5000X ====


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.




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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]]GEM_PS2_METALBEND.JPG)


[[File:GEM_PS2_METALBEND_SMALL.JPG|500px]]






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## []()Step 8 - Finishing up the SPDIF wire
== []()Step 8 - Finishing up the SPDIF wire ==


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