Retro GEM PS2 Fat Installation: Difference between revisions
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Align the main flex and solder into place, also add kapton tape in this area so the 5v is not shorted. | Align the main flex and solder into place, also add kapton tape in this area so the 5v is not shorted. | ||
[ | [[File:GH-026_CABLE_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GH-026_CABLE.JPG) | ||
Solder the 5v line. | Solder the 5v line. | ||
[ | [[File:GH-023_5V_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GH-023_5V.JPG) | ||
Solder the audio flex leg to the audio ic. | Solder the audio flex leg to the audio ic. | ||
[ | [[File:GH-023_AUDIO_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GH-023_AUDIO.JPG) | ||
== Installing the Main Flex (GH-015) == | === Installing the Main Flex (GH-015) === | ||
GH-015 motherboards (Pre 39K) require an additional flex that can be purchased here: [https://www.pixelfx.co/product-page/retro-gem-kit-replacement-parts](https://www.pixelfx.co/product-page/retro-gem-kit-replacement-parts) | GH-015 motherboards (Pre 39K) require an additional flex that can be purchased here: [https://www.pixelfx.co/product-page/retro-gem-kit-replacement-parts](https://www.pixelfx.co/product-page/retro-gem-kit-replacement-parts) | ||
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Solder the adapter flex to the main flex. Do not bridge the 3V3 Jumper (circle in purple) if you have a GH-015. | Solder the adapter flex to the main flex. Do not bridge the 3V3 Jumper (circle in purple) if you have a GH-015. | ||
[ | [[File:FLEXADAP_SMALL.JPG|500px]]FLEXADAP.JPG) | ||
You will need to solder some extra wires as compared to the other fat installations. CLK, VSYNC, HSYNC, GND, 1.8V (GH-015 Only) | |||
Refer to the the pinout images and follow the hookups below. | Refer to the the pinout images and follow the hookups below. | ||
[ | [[File:GH15_PINOUT_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GH15_PINOUT.JPG) | ||
[ | [[File:30KGH15_SMALL.JPG|500px]]30KGH15.JPG) | ||
Solder the first arm. | Solder the first arm. | ||
[ | [[File:GH15_FINGER1_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GH15_FINGER1.JPG) | ||
Solder the second arm. | Solder the second arm. | ||
[ | [[File:GH15_FINGER2_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GH15_FINGER2.JPG) | ||
Flip the flex as shown. | Flip the flex as shown. | ||
[ | [[File:GH15_FLIP_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GH15_FLIP.JPG) | ||
Solder the last arm, this can be challenging. | Solder the last arm, this can be challenging. | ||
[ | [[File:GH15_FINGER3_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GH15_FINGER3.JPG) | ||
Tape down the flex and solder the audio arm. | Tape down the flex and solder the audio arm. | ||
[ | [[File:GH15_AUD_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GH15_AUD.JPG) | ||
Remove some of the solder mask for the GND layer and solder the flex cable down as shown. | Remove some of the solder mask for the GND layer and solder the flex cable down as shown. | ||
[ | [[File:GH15_GND_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GH15_GND.JPG) | ||
Hookup the rest of wires, 1V8, 5V, 3V3, CLK, HSYNC and VSYNC. Use 30AWG or smaller wire for the CLK/HSYNC/VSYNC | Hookup the rest of wires, 1V8, 5V, 3V3, CLK, HSYNC and VSYNC. Use 30AWG or smaller wire for the CLK/HSYNC/VSYNC | ||
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PAY EXTREMELY close attention to the 1V8 hook up on the flex. It is only connected to one side of the 3v3 jumper circled earlier. | PAY EXTREMELY close attention to the 1V8 hook up on the flex. It is only connected to one side of the 3v3 jumper circled earlier. | ||
[ | [[File:GH15_HOOKUP2_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GH15_HOOKUP2.JPG) | ||
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Align the flex and solder into place. Confirm the traces are on the flex are facing up. | Align the flex and solder into place. Confirm the traces are on the flex are facing up. | ||
[ | [[File:GH-023_CONFLEX.JPG|500px]]GH-023_CONFLEX.JPG) | ||
Align the controller flex on the main flex and solder into place. (Make sure the traces are facing up) | Align the controller flex on the main flex and solder into place. (Make sure the traces are facing up) | ||
[ | [[File:GH-023_CONFLEX2.JPG|500px]]GH-023_CONFLEX2.JPG) | ||
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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) | ||
=== GH-019 === | === GH-019 === | ||
[ | [[File:GH-019_CON_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GH-019_CON.JPG) | ||
=== GH-022 === | === GH-022 === | ||
[ | [[File:GH-022_CON_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GH-022_CON.JPG) | ||
=== GH-023 === | === GH-023 === | ||
[ | [[File:GH-023_CON_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GH-023_CON.JPG) | ||
=== GH-026 === | === GH-026 === | ||
[ | [[File:GH-026_CON_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GH-026_CON.JPG) | ||
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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) | ||
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) | ||
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=== GH-019 === | === GH-019 === | ||
[ | [[File:GH-019_RST_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GH-019_RST.JPG) | ||
=== GH-022 === | === GH-022 === | ||
[ | [[File:GH-022_RST_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GH-022_RST.JPG) | ||
=== GH-023 === | === GH-023 === | ||
[ | [[File:GH-023_RST_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GH-023_RST.JPG) | ||
=== GH-026 === | === GH-026 === | ||
[ | [[File:GH-026_RST_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GH-026_RST.JPG) | ||
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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]]GH-026_SPDIF.JPG) | ||
We will solder the other end of this wire after the GEM board is mounred. | We will solder the other end of this wire after the GEM board is mounred. | ||
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Bend the main flex as shown. | Bend the main flex as shown. | ||
[ | [[File:GEM_PS2_BEND_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GEM_PS2_BEND.JPG) | ||
Break apart the Plastic Panel | Break apart the Plastic Panel | ||
[ | [[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 extention 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_M16NUT_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GEM_PS2_M16NUT.JPG) | ||
Attach the Antenna | Attach the Antenna | ||
[ | [[File:GEM_PS2_ANTPLUG_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GEM_PS2_ANTPLUG.JPG) | ||
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) | ||
## Choose your model: | ## Choose your model: | ||
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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_SPACERSCREW_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GEM_PS2_SPACERSCREW.JPG) | ||
Attach the fan and mount: | Attach the fan and mount: | ||
[ | [[File:GEM_PS2_FAN_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GEM_PS2_FAN.JPG) | ||
[ | [[File:GEM_PS2_INS_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GEM_PS2_INS.JPG) | ||
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_5K2_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GEM_PS2_5K2.JPG) | ||
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) | ||
Attach the Antenna as shown | Attach the Antenna as shown | ||
[ | [[File:GEM_PS2_ANTMOUNT_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GEM_PS2_ANTMOUNT.JPG) | ||
</details> | </details> | ||
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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) | ||
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) | ||
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_SPACERSCREW_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GEM_PS2_SPACERSCREW.JPG) | ||
Attach the fan and mount: | Attach the fan and mount: | ||
[ | [[File:GEM_PS2_FAN_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GEM_PS2_FAN.JPG) | ||
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) | ||
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) | ||
Attach the Antenna as shown | Attach the Antenna as shown | ||
[ | [[File:GEM_PS2_ANTMOUNT_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GEM_PS2_ANTMOUNT.JPG) | ||
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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_M3LONG2_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GEM_PS2_M3LONG2.JPG) | ||
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) | ||
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_SPACERSCREW_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GEM_PS2_SPACERSCREW.JPG) | ||
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. | ||
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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_METALBEND_SMALL.JPG|500px]]GEM_PS2_METALBEND.JPG) | ||
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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. | ||
[ | [[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. | ||