PS2 SCPH-20400 query

Gardner95x

Gardner95x

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Hello

Recently got a SCPH-10000 with the SCPH-20400 HDD.

Is it possible to use a SATA disk in the external drive as 40gb is too low.

I also read the fuse blows in it as well so is it possible to replace the adapter inside the casing?

Thanks
 
You can put a SATA adaptor in it. I put a Sugoi TR2535 in mine. The usual rules about using a standard ATA disk in a PS2 will apply.
I don't think there's an adaptor in the casing...
 
sp193 said:
You can put a SATA adaptor in it. I put a Sugoi TR2535 in mine. The usual rules about using a standard ATA disk in a PS2 will apply.
I don't think there's an adaptor in the casing...
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Hi thanks for replying,

Okay will have a look, is there a reason behind the fuse blowing on these or is it quite uncommon?
 
Gardner95x said:
Hi thanks for replying,

Okay will have a look, is there a reason behind the fuse blowing on these or is it quite uncommon?
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Like I said, I don't recall there being a PCB in that enclosure...
Personally, I never had an issue with it. Fuses don't usually fuse on their own, for no reason.
 
sp193 said:
Like I said, I don't recall there being a PCB in that enclosure...
Personally, I never had an issue with it. Fuses don't usually fuse on their own, for no reason.
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Okay thanks for letting me know, one quick question does it work fine with HDloader/OPL?
 
sp193 said:
It's a standard PS2 HDD unit, so yes.
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Hi okay,

Also sorry for all the questions but will I still need the power cable for the external HDD if I'm powering just the 2.5 HDD? And also can I swap the fan on the 10000 PS2 for a quieter one like one off my 50003?
 
Gardner95x said:
Also sorry for all the questions but will I still need the power cable for the external HDD if I'm powering just the 2.5 HDD?
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You will need the adaptor because ATA itself doesn't provide power.

Gardner95x said:
And also can I swap the fan on the 10000 PS2 for a quieter one like one off my 50003?
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I don't know, sorry.
I'm also unsure how much quieter you're hoping it can get because my SCPH-10000 was already very quiet. Personally, I would be concerned about whether the new fan has equal performance, in terms of air flow.
 
sp193 said:
You will need the adaptor because ATA itself doesn't provide power.


I don't know, sorry.
I'm also unsure how much quieter you're hoping it can get because my SCPH-10000 was already very quiet. Personally, I would be concerned about whether the new fan has equal performance, in terms of air flow.
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Okay thats fine and okay I just heard it was quite loud that's all but I'll cope with it haha

Also would I need to use the utility disc that came with it or can I just set up the HDD etc without it?
 
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Gardner95x said:
Okay thats fine and okay I just heard it was quite loud that's all but I'll cope with it haha
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I don't think you have to "cope with it". haha
It's certainly not a hairdryer.

Gardner95x said:
Also would I need to use the utility disc that came with it or can I just set up the HDD etc without it?
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If you aren't using an official HDD, you can't use the HDD Utility Disc. The only reason to use one would be if you wanted the official experience, complete with the official hardware.

Compared to a newer PS2 model, the only differences between using this model and its accessories is that the HDD unit isn't supported for updates by default and neither does it have a DVD Player installed. So the HDD Utility Disc and the DVD Player Update Disc will install files onto the memory card to add the missing features, and the user only has to keep the memory card inserted.
So if you're planning to use FHDB: In place of the System Driver Update that is installed by the HDD Utility Disc, you can install FMCB 1.966.

By the way, the console originally didn't come with the HDD unit nor the HDD Utility Disc in early 2000. The HDD unit, the power adaptor, network adaptor and the HDD Utility Disc came separately.
 
sp193 said:
I don't think you have to "cope with it". haha
It's certainly not a hairdryer.


If you aren't using an official HDD, you can't use the HDD Utility Disc. The only reason to use one would be if you wanted the official experience, complete with the official hardware.

Compared to a newer PS2 model, the only differences between using this model and its accessories is that the HDD unit isn't supported for updates by default and neither does it have a DVD Player installed. So the HDD Utility Disc and the DVD Player Update Disc will install files onto the memory card to add the missing features, and the user only has to keep the memory card inserted.
So if you're planning to use FHDB: In place of the System Driver Update that is installed by the HDD Utility Disc, you can install FMCB 1.966.

By the way, the console originally didn't come with the HDD unit nor the HDD Utility Disc in early 2000. The HDD unit, the power adaptor, network adaptor and the HDD Utility Disc came separately.
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Hi,

Okay thats fine I'm glad it's easy enough to set up.

Thanks again
 
sp193 said:
I don't think you have to "cope with it". haha
It's certainly not a hairdryer.


If you aren't using an official HDD, you can't use the HDD Utility Disc. The only reason to use one would be if you wanted the official experience, complete with the official hardware.

Compared to a newer PS2 model, the only differences between using this model and its accessories is that the HDD unit isn't supported for updates by default and neither does it have a DVD Player installed. So the HDD Utility Disc and the DVD Player Update Disc will install files onto the memory card to add the missing features, and the user only has to keep the memory card inserted.
So if you're planning to use FHDB: In place of the System Driver Update that is installed by the HDD Utility Disc, you can install FMCB 1.966.

By the way, the console originally didn't come with the HDD unit nor the HDD Utility Disc in early 2000. The HDD unit, the power adaptor, network adaptor and the HDD Utility Disc came separately.
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Quick update,

The fan swap worked fine however HDLoader does not work, OPL does but I have to use HDLoader for one game as OPL doesn't support a feature that HDLoader seems to support

Does HDLoader not support the Japanese launch models?

Regards
Jack
 
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Gardner95x said:
Hello

Recently got a SCPH-10000 with the SCPH-20400 HDD.

Is it possible to use a SATA disk in the external drive as 40gb is too low.

I also read the fuse blows in it as well so is it possible to replace the adapter inside the casing?

Thanks
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If you ever do pull that 40gb drive out I'm looking at buying any I can find lol. I'm working on rebuilding psx's and need those Sony 40gb hard drives (just the ide drive no connectors)
 
Gardner95x said:
Been using it and has been working fine so far however I've seen on other forums about this model and the 10000 have clock generator malfunctions, what exactly is that?
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If you're referring to what l_Oliveria has mentioned before, it's because he encountered some cases where these models stop working properly due to the clock generator chip failing.

Over the years, I got two SCPH-10000 consoles. Both seem to have developed failures with similar symptoms: the audio would glitch (the pitch would fluctuate) and it would eventually hang. Since this model has two clock generators, it seems plausible that the one feeding clock input to the IOP and its peripherals started to misbehave. If I assume both had the same problem, who knows whether it's just a coincidence. As of when they stopped working, they were roughly 12 years old, given the date of purchase stamped on their boxes.

I think you should not worry too much and enjoy the console. Now at the age of 21, failures of some sort would probably be inevitable.
If you're good with hardware repair, you could perhaps replace the chip when the need arises. Assuming it even happens.
 
sp193 said:
If you're referring to what l_Oliveria has mentioned before, it's because he encountered some cases where these models stop working properly due to the clock generator chip failing.

Over the years, I got two SCPH-10000 consoles. Both seem to have developed failures with similar symptoms: the audio would glitch (the pitch would fluctuate) and it would eventually hang. Since this model has two clock generators, it seems plausible that the one feeding clock input to the IOP and its peripherals started to misbehave. If I assume both had the same problem, who knows whether it's just a coincidence. As of when they stopped working, they were roughly 12 years old, given the date of purchase stamped on their boxes.

I think you should not worry too much and enjoy the console. Now at the age of 21, failures of some sort would probably be inevitable.
If you're good with hardware repair, you could perhaps replace the chip when the need arises. Assuming it even happens.
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Hi,

Okay thank you for all the information! Also would the thermal pads need changing on this model or would they be okay still do you think? Sorry for all the questions by the way.

I replaced them on my 30003r but unsure if worth it for this older model?

The 30003r I have has been working like a champ since 2001/2002 when I got it for my birthday and pretty much use it everyday

Thanks again
Jack
 
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