>ethernet port stops working on pic-related
>SATA modded but it worked fine for a time
>Tested other cables and other devices and the router picks them up fine, just not getting anything from PS2 ethernet
>Bought another network adapter on eBay
>Fucking thing is DOA PS2 doesn't even detect it when plugged in
>Try sourcing ethernet port from it to my network adapter
>Same exact fucking problem

Are these damn things known to have really high failure rates? Before I try Frankensteining this piece of shit together with more parts from my other network adapter am I just missing something?