Just an update, still working on it. I've removed all the ASICs. The short is no longer present, so now I have to solder the spares back on.
Hopefully, it will be completed tomorrow (I'm leaving to work in about 45 minutes, so can't work on it now).
I also have modified firmware in hand, so I'll be able to test it right away
Thanks for the update hope it will work our :-) and can we speak sometime want to ask you a couple of questions PM or skype or other methods are welcome