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There are many methods for playing backup copies without a modification chip out there, such as; Knife Trick, Card Tool, LH, Pulley Swap, Tray Switch and Paperclip methods. One of the easiet to do is Knife Trick. The advantage of doing Knife Trick Method is that it does not need to assemble the console fully, which will make your PS2 warranty void, therefore it is much more safer. On the other hand, doing the Knife Trick could really takes time (for newbies). Okay, before we start, we would like to tell you if you are in doubt what you are going to do with this trick, please do not do it. This Trick can be divided into 2 sections; preparation for the swap and swap instruction.

[PS2 PREPARATION FOR THE SWAP]

1. Power on your PS2 and press the eject button.
2. Leave the tray open and power your PS2 off.
3. Remove all leads and power cords from wall.
4. Turn the PS2 upside down.
5. Examine the front of the drive tray face.
6. Locate the two small plastic clips that hold the face in position (On both SIDE of the Tray).
7. Remove the drive tray face carefully (Be careful here, do not force it too much, otherwise one of the clips will snap off).
8. Do not remove the small squares on each side of the tray. The tray face slips out from the inside of them. Be careful!
9. Okay, now put your PS2 back on (its right side up).
10. Power it on and then close the drive tray.

[SWAP INSTRUCTIONS]

1. Turn on your PS2, eject the tray and put GS2 or AR2 in the tray (let it loads).
2. After the screen features appear, using [X] button, choose "Select Game" then "Without Codes".
3. Later the screen will say, "Please insert the games and then click [X] to start the game". Hangin there. Do not insert the game disc, because you need to swap first.
4. Look underneath the drive tray (flashlight may help), just off center to the right. The small white plastic pin is the drive locking or moving pin.
5. Using your swap tool, locate the locking pin and push it across to the right carefully. (The drive tray will pop out slightly when the pin is in the correct position).
6. Remove the swap tool and pull out the drive tray slowly.
7. You can now swap your GS2 or AR2 for your backup disc.
8. Then push the drive tray back into place.
9. Now take your swap tool and locate the locking pin (Remember it is now over to the right side). After locating the locking pin, pull it back to the left as far it can go (with total movement of the pin is approximately 1 inch).
10. Now remove the swap tool and press the [X] key.