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Power!

Power connector soldered to the USB port (I ended up taking the plastic casing off the power connector, as you'll see). I'm going to install a switch for the YBox2's power next, so that I can turn it off when using another video source.

 

PLEASE NOTE: Seriously... you need a good soldering iron for this and a fine tip. If you're unsure, maybe consider just using two power bricks or stripping a mini-USB plug and using that to get power to the YBox2. I chose the scarier route. Hey, it's halloween. *shrug*

 

That USB connector is TINY. I pulled off the back part of its shield for better access and soldered ground to the shield. FYI, it's the right-most pin (relative to this photo - the pin closest to the RCA connectors) that carries the +5v.

 

DISCLAIMER: This WILL void your warranty, you CAN screw this up and I WON'T be responsible if you do. You've been warned. Proceed at your own risk.

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Uploaded on October 11, 2009
Taken on October 10, 2009