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padawan
Jul 14, 2002, 01:34 PM
Hey guys, haven't been here in a while, but if anyone has pulled off putting a 7501 laser in a 5501 or 7001 psx let me know...thanx.

Badidoh
Jul 14, 2002, 01:45 PM
The cable is different, I'm for sure about that
You can try moving and fixing it up so it'll fit.

padawan
Jul 14, 2002, 03:34 PM
What do u mean by moving it and fixing it up so it'll fit?

Badidoh
Jul 16, 2002, 12:35 AM
if the ribbon is long enough, make it fit, if too short, then I don't know

Matrix_581
Jul 18, 2002, 01:37 PM
No i dont think it will im 99% sure its too short.

slrams2001
Jul 22, 2002, 01:22 AM
where the ribbon go's into the lazer you will see a pin that holds it in place just pop it out and you can make the ribbon longer

slrams2001
Jul 22, 2002, 01:27 AM
hope this helps you

padawan
Jul 22, 2002, 02:47 PM
Hmmm, i was thinking about that, are u talking about the potentiometer in the middle of the ribbon, is that what ur saying to pop out? let me know, and thanx...

wheelie
Jul 24, 2002, 08:24 AM
you can buy a ribbon extenter cant remember were though i know this cause ive got a ps1 laser in my 5501 and i needed a ribbon extender there about £4.00 i think.
Just search for them you will find it
Wheelie
:D:D:D:D

padawan
Jul 24, 2002, 02:06 PM
yeah i found places to get an extender like ebay...but i didn't need it, i made the ribbon longer myself...thanx.