/vr/ - Retro Games

>>9714815
also you can test while the top is off by just pushing the drive down detection button. pic and can of deoxit related. also, this video helped me.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mXM2UTjDiI

>>9677420
>>9677428
based. so far so good. i know there is weird ass copy protection baked into Spyro 3 but i did play a few minutes just fine, so i assume it's a pretty good chip.
i'll take pics of where it was soldered before i remove it, try to figure out mod it is, and move it over to the 9001.
i also put the original drive back in, it seems to be "waking up" as i play it more, but the xStation is on the way so i'll hang onto it for a spare i guess. FYI, if you are a purist who insists on discs, the 9001 drive is far superior, if you ever get the chance to swap for one i absolutely would.
thanks for all your help guys, it was a fun adventure. but mostly, thank you Adam Michael you fucking god amongst mortals for your decent modchip and correct model PS1. Godspeed and goodnight.