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Jack, are you referring to changing out the Oppo ribbon cable or is there a different mod available now?

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Audiophilander

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In Reply to: RE: I want a multi-region Blu-Ray player - should I upgrade or buy a new player? posted by Jack G on March 11, 2010 at 04:28:47

Just curious.

Last summer I installed a modified ribbon cable on our first BDP-83. It was a snap; took about 5 minutes as you said. Over the holidays I bought an BDP-83SE (after reading numerous reviews of it's superb non-HDMI analog performance) for my main system.

IMHO, the region/zone free ribbon mods for Oppo BD-83 & 83SE players are simple and efficient.

AuPh

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Re - Jack G 10:35:24 03/11/10 (2)
There was a chip that went between the ribbon cable and where it plugged in, with a extra wire that plugged into an empty socket. See link below.
I did find it amusing that part of it plugged into a socket that wasn't being used.
The hardest part was to find a screwdriver to take the top off.
Jack
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- Ah, I see that the ribbon cable mod has evolved. - Audiophilander 11:09:17 03/11/10 (1)
  Originally, that chip or one very similar to it was attached to a replacement ribbon cable rather than being an extension of the player's ribbon cable. The same plug-in power supply principle (with unused socket) is employed, but this mod simplifies and reduces the cost of the same basic mod.
  
  Thanks Jack, that clears things up a bit.
  
  Cheers,
  AuPh
  - Variations on a theme - Jack G 11:31:05 03/11/10 (0)
    I did a quick Google, and there are several mods out there now. They appear to do basically the same thing.
    I got mine last summer-nice company to buy from, fast and reliable. I wasn't going to buy from e-pay.
    Works like a charm too.
    Jack

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