Just purchased 2 modchips (the blue one w/white connector shown in some threads here), for two August 96 model 2 Saturns. The first mod worked perfectly, so I moved on to the second player.
The second mod turned this Saturn into a CD player. It no longer recognizes Saturn discs. I'm hoping someone will recognize the situation from my description and have some possible solutions.
a) There is a noticeable quality difference in the assembly of the two modchips. One looks like a well-made board while the other looks like a grade schooler's first-time with the soldering iron. Is it possible I have a bad modchip and just need to seek a replacement?
b) Here's more detail on the installs in case it helps. I've spent some time rechecking connections and such, and verifying the parts in each machine... the first machine recognizes discs and loads the applications (whether CD backup or original Saturn disc) just fine--but the second machine identifies *everything* as an audio CD and will only try to play the tracks it finds there.
c) I've seen references here on the board to 0014 and 0019 bridges. What are these? UPDATE: I found them, and have tried both bridge positions, but there was no difference in the result.
d) I have a "spare parts" 64-pin model Saturn sitting in the closet (Jun or Jul 96 model 2). Is it worth attempting the mod there... or is it unlikely to work on that one? Looks like the ribbon cable faces a different direction, and it has the 64 pin chip.... worth trying? Would it allow me to verify this mod chip is bad?
Sorry for the 20 questions... but thanks for any answers or advice on what to try next!
yojimbo
The second mod turned this Saturn into a CD player. It no longer recognizes Saturn discs. I'm hoping someone will recognize the situation from my description and have some possible solutions.
a) There is a noticeable quality difference in the assembly of the two modchips. One looks like a well-made board while the other looks like a grade schooler's first-time with the soldering iron. Is it possible I have a bad modchip and just need to seek a replacement?
b) Here's more detail on the installs in case it helps. I've spent some time rechecking connections and such, and verifying the parts in each machine... the first machine recognizes discs and loads the applications (whether CD backup or original Saturn disc) just fine--but the second machine identifies *everything* as an audio CD and will only try to play the tracks it finds there.
c) I've seen references here on the board to 0014 and 0019 bridges. What are these? UPDATE: I found them, and have tried both bridge positions, but there was no difference in the result.
d) I have a "spare parts" 64-pin model Saturn sitting in the closet (Jun or Jul 96 model 2). Is it worth attempting the mod there... or is it unlikely to work on that one? Looks like the ribbon cable faces a different direction, and it has the 64 pin chip.... worth trying? Would it allow me to verify this mod chip is bad?
Sorry for the 20 questions... but thanks for any answers or advice on what to try next!
yojimbo
