PS1 Debugger Power Supply Issue

Hey Guys,

I took apart my DTL-H1001 Debugger system to find out I don't think this console was used that much . . . ever. Here are some pictures! The last two are of what I think the problems are!







I'm not sure if the hole in the chip below is a problem, I don't think it is . . .



Here is what I think the issue is and I'm going to try to re-solder it:



Thanks
Disjaukifa

 

Could be a very easy fix if it's just that one bad connection.

 

I'm thinking that might be it because When I push down on the power cable, which seems to lift up that tap to make contact with the PCB the playstation turns on. I just need to fine my solder, I found the iron . . .

-Disjaukifa

 

As i've said earlier - fix is very easy - resolder connector and it will make you happy for years again. ^_^ But resolder both pins of connector, just to be sure that another pin won't get in the same state in few months.

 

Yes, resolder the live and neutral pins, should be fine then. Heat both the pin and the track with the iron, then apply solder to the track so it melts and flows, then remove the iron. It's best to remove the old solder with a solder sucker if possible before applying new stuff.

What hole in the chip? The notch on the top of that small 8-pin chip? That marks pin 1. You'll either see that, or a semi-circle at the top of the chip, indicating pin one is to the left. Or, in this case, both!

 

Unfortunately I just saw your post and I did not solder it back that way. HOWEVER I have a perfectly functioning DTL-H1001 Playstation Debugger Station!

It turned out to just be that, I don't have a solder sucker so I just add more solder though I admit it was not the best I have ever done, but it seems to be getting the job done. I think it would have be easier if I had a smaller tip for my soldering iron as well.

Thanks for all the information guys!!!

Thanks
Disjaukifa

 

Go get a solder sucker and a smaller tip - you might still get those in Radio Shack and they should be about $5 for a tip and maybe the same or a bit more for the sucker. eBay if not. Both are worthwhile investments.

Reflowing the solder will work, but it can cause dry joints - there's no flux in it and it could have impurities. Also, you want the joint to look more like a volcano than a blob!

 

Shell is in awful condition..

Touch the points with your iron and add a minimal amount of solder after a few seconds of holding the iron the points. Job done.

 

good thing you fixed it because...

I have an scph-1001 and scph-7something and I tried to swap the power supplies because my 1001 doesn't power up and they are not the same. one of them had more wires so uneven amount of pins. sucks because my 1001 still doesn't work. but good thing you got yours fixed.

 

It's not a problem actually. SCPH-100x PSU have 7 wires, while SCPH-700x have only 5 wires.
Difference between them is very simple - additional two wires on SCPH-100x board is just another +3.3V power line and ground wire.
Power connectors on both mainboards marked as CN602. Pinout is:
SCPH-100x SCPH-700x
1 => +7.5V <= 1
2 => GND <= 2
3 => +3.3V <= 3
4 => GND <=4
5 => +3.3V (connect together with pin 3)
6 => GND
7 => Reset <= 5
Try it. If mainboard is alive console should at least show BIOS startup sequence.
If not - try to check voltage on your SCPH-100x PSU ouput conectort, may be PSU is OK, while mainboard itself dead.