A Simple Memory stick PRO Duo Mod

Posted Aug 25, 2006 at 12:40PM by QJ Staff Listed in: Accessories, How-To Tags: memory stick
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In the mood for a memory stick pro duo mod? We were informed by Henry Eng (thanks for that!) about a memory stick PRO Duo mod that will allow you to use the Memory Stick PRO Duo on card readers that requires an adapter. This will be helpful if you lost your adapter or don't have or can't afford one. But before we go down to the nitty-gritty of things, you should know that you will take full responsibility if anything happens to your Memory Stick. So with that aptly stated, off we go to the procedures.
  1. Cut off about 5 inches of scotch tape.
  2. Tape one end, about half an inch, of the scotch tape on to the end of the Memory Stick PRO Duo.
  3. Place the paperclip end to end with the Memory Stick PRO Duo on the tape.
  4. Bring the remaining tape around the clip and tape it on the other side of the memory stick PRO Duo.
  5. Take about 1 inch of tape and secure around the memory stick PRO Duo and the paperclip.
  6. Use the paperclip and push the memory stick in, make sure it is align with the slot.
Just a few reminders:
  • It might get stuck if you don't tape it right.
  • It might crack and break your memory card, a slim chance but there is the risk.
  • It will not work with cameras or any other device that requires a Memory Stick PRO.
Feel free to click on the thumbnails below for the pictures of the step-by-step procedures.

 Steps - Image 2 Steps - Image 4Steps - Image 5

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Via Wikihow

 
 
 

Comments [refresh]

by HOLY ***** - 2006-08-25 07:51
»

I DID IT AND MY PSP EXPLODED!!!!

by lead2gold - 2006-08-25 07:57
» tip

Use 2 paperclips to double the output speed :)

by ... - 2006-08-25 07:58
»

*LOL* Amazing...

by iNCREDiPiNOY - 2006-08-25 08:02
» Clever!

I might going to make a Memory Stick Pro Duo Keychain just like the USB Keychain! No need to put Duo Adapter. Most Camera have slot pusher then Memory Reader without pusher. I'm gonna test my camera to see if it work.

by Kassem - 2006-08-25 08:03
» Unbelievable

Useless........Pointless........Memory stick pro duo adapters cost about 2.00 included shipping on ebay!!!

WOW......QJ is really boring these days set aside from the downgrader and exploit.



TA-082 Motherboards suck......(even though i have one)

by hmm - 2006-08-25 08:26
» hmm

Next week:



How to remove stuck slices of bread in your toaster with a fork.

by Ppd264 - 2006-08-25 08:32
» to all above...

heyy some people didnt know they can do this... so they find this a great thing to use when they dont have their psp with them... the battery is dead or just plain not having a usb cable for the psp soo i find this a good post.. good job Henry Eng

by electrician - 2006-08-25 08:32
» Cheap, lazy trick not a mod.

I agree with 5.







After you do this mod, go stick it in an electrical socket for a real ShOcKeR!!!

by metalspector - 2006-08-25 08:37
» I agree

this post was useless , they should ban the poster for posting useless stuff. Anyways this is offtopic but why doesn't someone work on a hack for the psp to accept a 120gb flash card , in lik sang they sell an adapter that accepts flash cards for your psp so why not hack the psp so it can accept a 120gb flash card ( which you can buy on ebay for less than 50 dollars ) , it would be iso paradise!

by nhv j - 2006-08-25 08:56
» jbuigb

OMG after i read this my eyes began to bleed because this hack its too amazing, then i tried it and guess what???? My pc exploded!!!, then i put the memory stock back on the psp and my psp said it couldnt read that alien tecnology from 999999999 lightyears in the future

by lol internet - 2006-08-25 09:02
» 1st post

THIS BRICKED MY PSP OMG

by iNCREDiPiNOY - 2006-08-25 09:04
» Works on Sony CyberShot Camera!

All you have to do is double the paperclip in flat with the MS Pro Duo then taped from end to end. Next you have to taped around the paperclip by side to side, so that will stay the MS Pro Duo stronger!

by man - 2006-08-25 09:07
» Cool

This is one of those McGyver type hacks

by Bam - 2006-08-25 09:08
» lawl

hehe , anybody know if its faster to use a memory reader , than using the USB thru the PSP to acces the memorystick ?

by bs000 - 2006-08-25 09:17
» lol

That was high tech xD

by orthodontist - 2006-08-25 09:36
» Frickin' cool!

When I stick it in my computer, my ears start ringing and I can pick up XM radio now on my braces! Frickin' rad, man!

by Ecko - 2006-08-25 09:57
» Iie...

your guys sarcasm is real lame. I for one would have never guessed that something like this was possible. So take it how you want. If you think it's pointless don't bother commenting cause yall just sound like a bunch of 12 year olds who thinks they know it all... oh wait lot of you guys Are 12...

by neo - 2006-08-25 10:06
» neo

wats the point off this loll so dum i dont need adapter to use duos. u jus put it innnnnnnnnn

by BULL3TPR00F - 2006-08-25 10:53
» cool

this is agreat way to see how far you can stick your memstick up your ass (use a ruler instead of a paperclip, that way u can measure easier)

by remagatsuj - 2006-08-25 10:57
» desperate move

i used my memory stick in unlocking doors.

by jiggz - 2006-08-25 11:18
»

this is just plain ghetto

by Satoru - 2006-08-25 11:18
» Oh my gooosh!

Just use your usb cable.

Though it's pretty good innovation man.

by tpny - 2006-08-25 11:35
» OMfg useless.

this should not even make frontpage. i have a laptop with a 4 in 1 memory card reader also. and i have NO trouble fitting my pro duo into the slot where it's suppose to be. and there's still a little bit of the stick sticking out just enuff for me to pull it back out. and yes this is with BOTH of my laptop. presario v2000 and prostar 8794. this crap shouldn't even make front page.. =/

by haha. - 2006-08-25 11:37
» lol

can't wait till that tape melt and break your card reader/laptop/stick. LOL.

by djngjyd - 2006-08-25 11:48
» fcyufc

OMG thanks a lot for this, i stick this in my car's exaust and i dont have to put gas on it!!! the tank is empty and this works!!

by Dave - 2006-08-25 11:49
» Sticky Sticks

No mention of how to get rid of the gunk from the tape either.

by RALPH - 2006-08-25 11:51
» ralph

OK



THIS IS THE MOST USELESS S.H.I.T I HAVE EVER SEEN IN MY ENTIRE LIFE!!!!!



YOU MUST BE BLACK..... BECAUSE ONLY A



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WOULD DO A THING LIKE THAT!!!!!!!!!! GHETTO FABULOUS!!!!!!

by dyhxgt - 2006-08-25 11:56
» dfgbnhd

OMFG

27 is right!!

A F.U.C.K.I.N.G BLACK *****A is the only POOR B.A.S.T.A.R.D with enouh needs to do this

YOU



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go back to africa or jamaica or whaterver the hell you came, oo i forgot(slaves didnt come here by their own will) so just go back with yours

by kiiiill NI GAS - 2006-08-25 12:01
» hhhhh

i dont know if any of you N I g G A S know but theres a prety cheap andapter under 12 dollars...

by OH ***** MAN - 2006-08-25 12:02
»

DUDE YOU WERE RIGHT! I ALSO GET XM RADIO ON MY BRACES!

by Gorgeous Dave - 2006-08-25 12:09
»

...sexy *****.

by does it really matter - 2006-08-25 12:15
» ...sigh

This site is getting dumber by the moment.



Why post some stupid a$$ hack like this when you know kids visit this site? When they fry thier mem car, pc or printer, then what?



Show just a tiny bit of responsibility will ya?

by lol - 2006-08-25 12:18
» asdf

i find useless b/c u could just use a normal usb cable with the psp. but the sarcasm on this thread is *****ing hilarious

by kkkmember - 2006-08-25 12:28
» dfz

OMG that

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have an iq of -27



this is comon sense, and still stupid and useless, flash readers are slower than the psp via usb

by NOOGER - 2006-08-25 12:40
» HAHAHAAHAHA!!!!!

#19



HAHAHAHAHAHAHA GOOD ONE!!! but although this may be a bad post it could be useful for the future. like what happens when all you have is paperclip, tape, a psp, computer with a card reader but no cable or adapter??? but if you really want to save money you can buy usb cables for a psp at the nearest dollar store.

by Shorty - 2006-08-25 13:48
» Ive Done this before

Ive done this before except I taped a MS PRO to it and just used that instead of a paperclip, its really useful, especially if you are caught without a USB cable.

by jabberewocky20 - 2006-08-25 14:05
» Why a paperclip..

Wouldn't this work if you took something like like a calling card and then cut it to size? Just a thought, I mean it seems like the paperclip is used like a handle to make it more rigid. I may have to use this on my Sony Mavica ( Hope it works , cuz floppies only hold so much:P..lol )

Anyway, thanks for the McGyver tip ..lol

by el scorcho - 2006-08-25 14:42
»

why would you do this? when you buy a sandisk memory stick duo, it comes with an adapter

by metalspector - 2006-08-25 14:55
» wow most of you are right

I get XM radio on my bracers also lol. This hack seems so complex not even know how it works , I never thought someone could have an idea like this in 3000 years! This is astonishing , you should win your schools science fair , no , you should win a nobel prize in science for sticking a paperclip in your ms so it can fit the card slot! But be careful , I may win the science nobel prize by my theory of "if you have 3 donuts and you eat 1 you are left with 2 donuts" lol.

by me - 2006-08-25 15:32
» T

This is ooooold, many already knew that

by RaiderX - 2006-08-25 15:43
» or....

you can go buy the $0.50 adapter

by metal - 2006-08-25 16:21
» long time

ive been doin this for a LOOOONG time ever since the psp came out

by you people suck - 2006-08-25 17:25
»

it isn't that stupid and you racicst *****s can go to hell.

by wtf - 2006-08-25 18:45
» wtf

wtf lol... this is pointless it says... you can't use this in anything that requires memstick PRO... and the whole point of doing this is to make it, well, the length of a pro, right? this is so silly. absolutely silly. what the hell is the point of doing this then? so you can look like someone who's trying to preserve a paper clip? dammit buy the adapter... oh yeah, if you let racists bother you, YOU'RE ONLY LETTING THEM WIN lol

by ohmygosh - 2006-08-25 18:57
» @17...

lol 17 you're probably just mad at the sarcasm because you're the one who posted this... LOL OR... you're the one who was a big enough freaking redneck to actually make this "mod" lol more like mixing the three most enigmatic things on the face of the planet (shiny things, sticky stuff, and advanced technology) this is so redneckish it makes me want to cry. It's completely pointless because it only works on like... one thing... out of the great amount of all of the products which require a real PRO... wtf... if you have a PRO DUO, and you bought it new, it comes with a freaking adapter! IF YOU DON'T HAVE ONE, WAIT PLUG YOUR DAMN PSP INTO A CHARGER. IF YOU DON'T HAVE A CHARGER, WAIT UNTIL YOU DO. Lol, please flamers, continue flaming. Anybody that posts this crap, defends and supports this crap, and especially whoever DOES THIS CRAP, should be chased away with torches, pitchforks, and slinghshots.

by spanky - 2006-08-25 21:23
»

does this work for version 2.90?

by ??? - 2006-08-25 22:11
» cool

thats ghetto but it works ^_^

by keniros - 2006-08-26 00:22
» haha mcgyver!

hahah thats great #13!:D "This is one of those McGyver type hacks :D"

by omg - 2006-08-26 00:37
» for gds sake

if u guys dont like it, dont read it!

by Your mother - 2006-08-26 03:27
» Mod?

A "mod"? - Taping a paperclip to your memstick is hardly what I'd consider a mod. This is something that should be commen sense to anyone. "Extending" the body of the stick so it'll reach into the slot is so simply it defies mentioning.



This is like a walkthrough of how to turn your PSP on - isn't it obvious?



Adding the LED's to your R1 and L1,... now THAT's a mod, and probably one of the coolest things you can do to your PSP. If you havn't done it already, what are you waiting for?



-mom

by jeffpsp - 2006-08-26 03:42
»

wtf i posted this tutorial like a year ago in the fourms b****

by riddler - 2006-08-26 03:46
» @49

I won't know if I like it until I read it.

by Negro Man - 2006-08-26 08:05
» F U Racist Bastards

first off honky stop wit the racist stuff it aint a stupid post i dont c why u cant just get an adapter but dont assume that some1 black is poor.Thats stupid, an ur just showing how stupid u r. I have a laptop an i used ur motha to get it. So IF You dont like dont say nada.I just wanna know does it really work AN does it transfer data faster with two paper clips.

by Freakey - 2006-08-26 08:20
»

I think i destroyed my memstick produo whit 2gb cause if i stick it into my psp there is no reaction. One time i had an suprise, my space was displayed but my programs ond stuff are not longer avaidable, pls help !!!

by Psythik - 2006-08-26 13:40
» Don't do this mod!

I tried this mod and it bricked my friends 2.6 PSP. Looks like you need 1.5 otherwise don't perform this mod!!! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED,

by bash - 2006-09-06 01:58
» pci

why not just buy a pci card which allows you to read a memo stick tm

by myst - 2006-09-06 03:37
» so@mail.lt

hahahahahahahah a you can go buy the $0.50 adapter

by heh - 2006-09-10 05:13
» LOL I did the same thing

except I didnt use a paperclip, and i used a toothpick to push it in the card slot. This was be4 i got a usb cable tho

by nilzxx - 2006-10-31 09:41
» SAME PRINTER

DUDE! I GOT THE SAME PRINTER: EPSON STYLUS CX6600 I *****IN TRYED THIS AND NOW MY MEMORY STICK IS STUCK IN THE READY AND I CANT GET IT OUT!!! NOW I HAV A PRETTY EX*****VE 1GB HARDDRIVE!! THNX A LOT!!!!!

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