I always do that ssc v3 mod ... it really makes them quite reliable and perform a lot better.
The toughest part is cutting the one connection and then I pull a strand of wire out of a cat5 cable to make a cheap
jumper and just solder it between the two points ... upgraded! You can scratch out the connection with a little
effort, or use a dremel to just get rid of it if your handy and careful. I always test the severed connection to make
sure its not working on a continuity test anymore.
If you have anyone local to you with a working SSC, that might also be something to consider.