Sony BDP-S300 - Blu-Ray Disc Player User manual

HD-MOD BDP-S300

BluRayMods.com ©2008 Page - 1 -

Sony BDP-S300

Installation Manual

Please note that this modification to your player invalidates any warranty that

may already exist on your player.

Introduction

Installing this modification is difficult. It requires soldering and the use of hot air soldering

equipment is recommended

You will require a

Fine tip soldering iron (max 25 watt)

Hot air soldering station

Solder flux etc.

Some lengths of thin wire

Philips screwdriver

Double sided tape.

General information

The installation of the ICOS HD Multi region chip is difficult. If you are not experienced with

soldering, please let us install the kit for you.

This modification is done entirely at your own risk. We do NOT accept any liability in the

event of damage to your BD-player in the process of installation of the chip or in the usage

of the modification.

If you have never used a soldering iron or are not competent with it, please do not attempt

to perform this modification.

We recommend you read this manual completely before installing this modification.

HD-MOD BDP-S300

BluRayMods.com ©2008 Page - 2 -

Opening your player

First make sure that your player is disconnected from the mains before you even start opening

the player.

If you set the unit in front of you with the display towards you there are 3 screws at the back of

the player. Remove them using a Philips screwdriver.

Remove the two big screws at the left and right side.

Remove the top cover, by gently lifting the back of the cover up, until it comes free.

Disassembly

After removing the top cover, you will see the mainboard, most of the connections are made on

this board.

Start the disassembly with the the frontpanel.

It can be removed, by first ejecting the tray, followed by removing the flexible end of the tray.

Remove the BDrom drive by unscrewing the 6 screws, which hold it in place.(2 front chassis, 4

main chassis)

Now you have better access to the mainboard.

Remove all the screws that hold the the mainboard in place.

Pull out all the plugs and cables connecting to this board, and take out the board.

HD-MOD BDP-S300

BluRayMods.com ©2008 Page - 3 -

Installing the logic board

The Logic board can best be installed at the following place:

Solder wires from points G, H, Q and +5V to the points indicated by the picture.

HD-MOD BDP-S300

BluRayMods.com ©2008 Page - 4 -

Mainboard connections (bottom):

Install the supplied Flash chip at the empty spot on the board (IC2761).

Make sure you align the chip correctly; pin 1 is indicated with a dot on the chip.

Make the bridge, and remove the resistor (see picture).

Then solder a wire from point M and N to the corresponding point on the logic board.

Note: For “region A” Blu-Ray players, swap connection M and N

HD-MOD BDP-S300

BluRayMods.com ©2008 Page - 5 -

BDrom drive connections

After opening the BDrom drive you will have to make the following connections to the logic

board:

Solder wires from point A, I and GND to the corresponding points on the Logic board.

Other manuals for BDP-S300 - Blu-Ray Disc Player

5

Table of contents

Other Sony Blu-ray Player manuals

Sony

Sony BDP-S185 User manual

Sony

Sony BDP-A6000 User manual

Sony

Sony 3-270-909-11(1) User manual

Sony

Sony BDP-SX910 User manual

Sony

Sony BDP-S280 User manual

Sony

Sony BDP-BX58 User manual

Sony

Sony BDP-S5000ES - Blu-ray Disc™ Player Use and maintenance manual

Sony

Sony BDV-E6100 User manual

Sony

Sony BDP-CX7000ES - 400 Blu-ray Disc Mega Changer User manual

Sony

Sony BDP-BX18 Use and maintenance manual

Sony

Sony BDP-BX1 - Blu-ray Disc™ Player User manual

Sony

Sony BDP-BX37 - Blu-ray Disc™ Player User manual

Sony

Sony BDP-S770 - Blu-ray Disc™ Player User manual

Sony

Sony BDP-BX1 - Blu-ray Disc™ Player User manual

Sony

Sony BDP-S580 User manual

Sony

Sony VBD-MA1 User manual

Sony

Sony BDP-S280 User manual

Sony

Sony 3-452-779-11(1) User manual

Sony

Sony BDP-BX510 User manual

Sony

Sony BDP-S380 - Blu-ray Disc™ Player User manual

Sony

Sony BDP-BX37 - Blu-ray Disc™ Player User manual

Sony

Sony VAIO Digital Studio computer User manual

Sony

Sony HBD-N590 User manual

Sony

Sony BDP-S3700 User manual

Popular Blu-ray Player manuals by other brands

Samsung

Samsung BD-F5900 user manual

Philips

Philips BDP3380K Specifications

Samsung

Samsung BD-P4600 Service manual

Sharp

Sharp BD-HP17U - AQUOS 1080p Blu-ray DiscTM Player Service manual

Pioneer

Pioneer BDP-140 Features & specifications

Samsung

Samsung BD-D8200A user manual

LG

LG HLX50W owner's manual

Marantz

Marantz UD9004 user guide

Panasonic

Panasonic DMR-HCT230 operating instructions

LG

LG BD611 owner's manual

Panasonic

Panasonic Diga DMR-PWT420 operating instructions

LG

LG BD611 Specifications

Marantz

Marantz BD7004 Guide de l'utilisateur

Kogan

Kogan KABRP3DWFIA user manual

Toshiba

Toshiba BDX2700 Specifications

Samsung

Samsung BD-E5400 user manual

Samsung

Samsung BD-F5100 user manual

Philips

Philips BDP7100 quick start guide