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PS2 Not reading discs!
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Gilliam
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8. February 2010 @ 19:24 |
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Hi, I have a slimline PS2 and it just stopped reading discs today. I was in the middle of playing a burnt game, and it just froze. Now it won't read any discs (PSX, burnt, PS2). When I turn on the ps2, the process it follows is like this:
~Laser moves forward, then back a tiny bit
~Laser flashes red once, then starts focusing up and down
~Disc starts spinning*
~Laser turns red and keeps focusing up and down
~Disc cannot be read, so it goes to the browser/dashboard.
*When the disc spins, it spins for like a second, the stops, then spins for another second, then stops again, and this process continues over and over again.
Anyone know what problem I have?
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Bananakun
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9. February 2010 @ 00:47 |
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Have you tried cleaning the lens? I usually just use a maxwell dvd lens cleaner. Rubbing alcohol annd qtips also works. Many guides/walk-throughs on that..
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Gilliam
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9. February 2010 @ 01:07 |
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Hmm, I'm actually not sure where I could even buy rubbing alcohol, never used it in my life. It's a long shot, but do you think hydrogen peroxide would work? If not, is there anything else (preferebly something from around the house) that would work?
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9. February 2010 @ 03:06 |
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i wouldn't use hyydrogen peroxide.methalated spirits should work.Any alcohol based cleaner should work.
custom built gaming pc from early 2010,ps2 with 15 games all original,ps3 500gbs with 5 games all original,yamaha amp and 5.1channel surround sound speakers,46inch sony lcd smart tv.
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Gilliam
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9. February 2010 @ 21:28 |
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Alright, I tried that and still nothing. Apparently while trying to read the disc it makes a series of 4 short scraping/screeching noises then pauses, then does it again ect...
Does that help at all?
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9. February 2010 @ 23:56 |
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the 4 scrapping noises would be the laser trying to read the disk.it will try a few times.how old is your PS2????does the laser read any disks at all????sounds like your laser is dead.
custom built gaming pc from early 2010,ps2 with 15 games all original,ps3 500gbs with 5 games all original,yamaha amp and 5.1channel surround sound speakers,46inch sony lcd smart tv.
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Gilliam
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10. February 2010 @ 00:02 |
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Well, it's a year and a half old, and it's a slimline. And no, it will not read any discs. Is there a surefire way to tell if the laser is dead, because I'd hate to replace to find out it was something else. Also, the laser does turn red, and I can see it through the disc (little red dot on top of the disc) so wouldn't that mean it's not dead, or am I missing something?
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11. February 2010 @ 00:35 |
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if you know someone that works with playstations personally you might be able to get them to have open it up and have a look.You might even be able to contact sony direct and get them to have a look at it.Generally if the laser won't read any disks it is a problem with the laser on the other hand it could be a loose wire or the calibration could be out.theres no real way of knowing unless you or someone you know takes the PS2 apart and has a look.
custom built gaming pc from early 2010,ps2 with 15 games all original,ps3 500gbs with 5 games all original,yamaha amp and 5.1channel surround sound speakers,46inch sony lcd smart tv.
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Gilliam
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11. February 2010 @ 01:30 |
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Alright, well I could take it apart myself as I'm pretty good with kind of stuff, what should I look for?
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11. February 2010 @ 04:01 |
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I wouldn't use metho, as it contains things that leave a residue on laser, Isoproponal ALCOHOL IS BEST. No residue, and cleans very well.
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Gilliam
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11. February 2010 @ 04:15 |
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I used Isoproponal. No dice.
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