PS3 Single Rear USB Port Mod

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MacSolidWorks
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  • Added: 18-Feb-08

I modified my PS3 to have a rear USB port for my Playstation EYE. I looked all over the web for instructions on how to do this but couldn't find anything. So I just did it myself.

Here are the results:

1. It works.

2. As long as you don't plug anything into the front USB port you've "borrowed" for the rear port, everything is fine.

3. If you plug something into the "borrowed" port, both peripherals stop working and you'll need to restart the PS3.

4. This setup cannot act like a true USB hub as it's just a pass-thru for one of the front ports.

Since this setup is not optimal and I'd like at least 2 USB ports on the back of my PS3, I'm currently working on a new mod that will allow a true hub on the back eliminating the aforementioned limitations.

UPDATE:
THE NEW MOD IS NOW FINISHED, PLEASE SEE THE NEW VIDEO.

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PS3 Single Rear USB Port Mod

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  • ok, thanks anyway...

    ok, thanks anyway...

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  • Sorry, I don't know ...

    Sorry, I don't know where to get it. It came on my mp3 player when I got it.

    The mp3 player won't allow me to remove it from the player...copyright issues I guess. It was free so who's complaining?

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  • can u please upload ...

    can u please upload the song of the video because i can't find it !! :)

    By denthsaber [Affiliate User] 1203978273 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • You couldn't afford ...

    You couldn't afford it;)

    By MacSolidWorks [Affiliate User] 1203925317 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • ill pay you to mod ...

    ill pay you to mod mine!

    By dannyvideoman12 [Affiliate User] 1203904122 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • UPDATE DAY 3(last ...

    UPDATE DAY 3(last day):

    The mod is finished, I now own the only PS3 in the world with SIX working USB ports, four in front and two in the rear!!!

    Steve and I worked all night Friday and into the morning on Saturday to complete it, but we finally figured out a really nasty problem we were struggling with and got it all put back together!

    I'll be working on the new video for the next few days so be patient, it's coming.

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  • UPDATE DAY 2: ...

    UPDATE DAY 2:

    Today was spent cutting traces on the PS3 motherboard, prepping the USB hub controller board, and mock-up of the PS3 to figure out where all the cables & electronics are going to fit.

    Finding a place for the USB controller board is proving to be the most difficult task, but I'm confident we'll find a suitable home for it in the case somewhere.

    Hopefully I'll have more to share tomorrow.

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  • UPDATE: I spent ...

    UPDATE:

    I spent this evening working on the improved mod. I've got the PS3 torn down again, enlarged the hole in the back bezel for the 2 USB ports and mounted the USB cage to the bezel.

    Looks really fantastic so far, you're gonna love it!

    Tomorrow begins the wiring.

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  • well done and very ...

    well done and very good mod. Im impressed. How ever GearLife your a complete and utter prick. If you would like to mod you own PS3 and not think before you do it. then ROTFLMAO you ding. now go get a life ...

    By MICHAELLEEWOOD [Affiliate User] 1203551450 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • On the other side ...

    On the other side its one of the best mods you can do to you PS3.
    If you know how to do this.
    Only ime gonna wait for the second mod.

    By SaladinMizrattack [Affiliate User] 1203548938 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • Well GearLife, if ...

    Well GearLife, if you're telling the truth, I feel bad that your PS3 no longer works. However, I never told anyone to do this, nor have I made any guarantees. Good luck with your lawsuit.

    In my opinion, what has happened is you didn't keep yourself and the PS3 grounded and you've zapped some component with an ESD (electrostatic discharge). I warned you to stay grounded.

    People, if you have no experience doing this kind of work, or you have nobody to guide you, please, please don't do this!

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  • Watch out here come ...

    Watch out here come more views; I've been busy posting in as many places as I can.

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  • Wow! how insightful ...

    Wow! how insightful, I NEVER thought of doing that...thank you for your suggestion;)

    Seriously, I wanted the rear port for my PS EYE because the cord plugged in the front is really ugly,

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  • UAU... amazing, ...

    UAU... amazing, realy a nice work! do you wanna do it for me?! :P

    By patf40 [Affiliate User] 1203455730 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • just buy a USB hub ...

    just buy a USB hub and plug it in the front

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