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In this stage we will
In the previous stage we managed to get an ISO image onto the PS2 HDD and now we will install this HDD into the PS2.
The next item you will need is the HDD interface plate. These are readily available off eBay and often labelled as "GameStar"
But first we must check the PS2 is working before any modification.
Now shutdown the PS2 and remove all leads (power, AV, memory cards, joysticks etc)
The next thing is to correctly set the IDE interface to Chip Select.
Now we are ready to prepare the HDD to be inserted into the PS2. The PS2 will have a cover plate already fitted from the factory which can be removed at the top with a flathead screwdriver. So remove this to gently remove the cover plate.
Now we will power up the PS2 and make sure it is still ok. Note that the HDD has no loader or software capable of being read by the PS2. We still need to prepare a boot loader later. This is to check there are no installation faults at this stage that can cause complications later.
Now we can move to the next stage. Note the HDD has no impact on the PS2 and its loading as it has no authorised software on board. Only the ISO image we created earlier
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