This is my first modding attempt since I tried a PS2 last year (I shocked the hell outta myself and eventually fried the motherboard after messing up 1 of the 43 connections), and I'm terrified of ruining another system. I installed the S.P. adapter just fine, and it works (all LEDs lite). Then I installed the 2.6CE to it. Whenever I boot, however, it is as though there is no modchip. How exactly do the modchip and adapter plug together (I think that may be the problem)? Also, do I need to power both the adapter and the modchip (I think that may be too much)? With the adapter, what exactly do I still need to plug in with the modchip? I'm sorry, but whenever they release these adapters they don't tell you how to use them very well. Thanks to anyone who can help me out!