So I recently purchased a Panasonic Q.. finally, after all these years. I want to get the "Qoob" chip, that will allow it to play US DVDs and game disks, but I have no idea how to install it (I never was good at soldering or understanding electronic innards :shrug. I'm a poster on Atariage, and someone recommended I come here. :thumbsup: Has anyone done this? Is there a tutorial? Is there anyone reputable and trustworthy enough to do it for me? Thanks guys.
It should be very easy to do. If you've never done soldering before, you won't be able to do it I'll state that plainly. I've installed scores of gc chips, it's fairly easy compared to ps2 but it's no easy task. Qoob is easy to install, however I can't find Panasonic Q install pics anywhere. You should note your location if you want to find an installer.
Then thank you Arkanoid . My location is Columbus, Ohio. And yea, I have noooo experience with soldering. I can't find any reference pics on the net either. If someone who is trustworthy would do it for them, I'd make sure they were compensated. I don't know the people on these boards, so I'd be pretty much be going off how long they have been here and how many posts they've had. Or heck, the admin of the site would surely be someone to go to haha :nod:
install diagrams are like standard cubes except you got to go through everything to access the mainboard. Now compared to other consoles I agree cubes are really easy to mod but if you do not have any experience at this, you better find someone to do it for you
It's not really that hard if you're carefull and take your time with it. I managed to do it on my cube with pretty much no soldering skills, it's third or fourth chip i've soldered i think. but i will still have to agree on the above, better be safe than sorry here's the install diagrams for qoob SX and qoob PRO so take a peek on what it looks like qoob SX for A or B type qoob SX for C type qoob PRO for A or B type qoob PRO for C type sorry i couldn't help more, quick google didn't turn up a proper dissassembly quide for Q.
Well i think its better to find someone who knows what he's doing. Q is a pain to dissassemble and then put it back!!
Yea, if this were a basic cube.. I'd try it. those things aren't worth much these days, so replacing it wouldn't be an issue. On a Q though, I'm just not willing to have this be my first run at soldering haha. Thanks for the diagrams.. I hope that helps whoever might help me out with this. I stil have no PMs or anything, so hopefully someone here knows how to do this.. and is comfortable doing it.. Thanks again guys. I really appreciate the help here.
Where exactly did you find a Qoob modchip? Is there a reputable place to get one? I got a Panasonic Q not too long ago and I also would like to get a chip installed in it.
Huh, that's odd.. I got an email saying you PMed me and the message contents, but i don't see it in my inbox here on the site. I'll see if I can get that one board out and put it in a static free bag to ship. I'm assuming I'd have to provide the qoob chip, or do you sell those? Thanks btw, and your price to install was more than fair. I really appreciate this. Once I get the motherboard out and order a chip here, I'll be sure to PM you and we can work out PP and address info to get this started . At least the Q doesn't use those funky Nintendo screws.. disassembly should be a snap
Hey, i found this german pdf explaining how to install the qoob into the Q (luckily with photos :icon_bigg ) link
I always wondered about the Q mod - I remember it wasn't possible at first but clearly that German .pdf explains it all - and proves it's possible. Taking it apart seems to be the real headache, though. - I think most of that guide is just dedicated to dismantling the machine... Just want to add that the only chip I've ever installed was on my cube, years ago. As it's only a few wires it's not that hard - but I don't think it's the same with the Panasonic Q - I would follow Assembler's advice and get someone with experience to do it (and not just 'soldering experience') - You need to solder to very small precise points on the PCB - if it goes wrong you've lost your machine for good.
Wouldn't it be much easier to use a Freeloader? I believe (though not 100% sure) version 1.06B was compatible with the Panny Q. However, you'd still have the DVD region issue. But just a suggestion.
I can make an attempt to translate the PDF. Also I could offer to do the operation - once I decided on a new soldering station. My old & trusty Weller WTCPT is no more and I am looking at something under $150 to replace it. I am living in Indianapolis now, not too far away - in case something goes wrong, you can still kick my butt. :rambo: PS: If anyone here has a good Weller, Hakko, Ersa, Metcal station for sale, let me know.
