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silvertp
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_ 		28. November 2005 @ 04:50 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Recently, I just noticed my ps2 isn't loading some of the backups like it use to and during the some of the games that it does load, once in awhile there is a skip.

I have only had this ps2 for 1 year and I bought it brand new and kept it in great condition. I use the highest media for backups and I was wondering if my system is dying?

OR do you think the laser needs cleaning?
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Laama27
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_ 		28. November 2005 @ 05:45 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Is there any weird noice? Do you have the new PS2, the Slim?
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silvertp
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_ 		28. November 2005 @ 06:24 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I have the old ps2. Version 9.
Some games just don't load anymore and I'm stuck on a black screen or during some other games, I notice skips :(
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munx
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_ 		28. November 2005 @ 07:28 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
It might be a problem with your laser. More often than not trying cleaning the laser with compressed air and or a soft clean qtip or cotton. smoething not to rough. if that doesnt work do a search on laser calibration. you might have to adjust the laser just a bit. how do regular discs work? anyh problems with those? do you hear a clicking sound? if so, it may need a little bit of oil/gel on the rims of the laser. the metal part that moves up and down.
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steimy
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_ 		28. November 2005 @ 09:08 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
http://www.exploitstation.com/index.php?page=ps2repair
there is a guide for both cleaning and adjusting the laser.
Worst case you can just have it replaced.
Should be about $50 for a laser and $35 for an install, plus shipping of course.

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silvertp
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_ 		28. November 2005 @ 09:22 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
In stores, there's these dvd cleaners that you can buy. They are basically dvds with little brushes on the bottom.
Will those help?
I really don't want to open my ps2.
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Jamaal10
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_ 		28. November 2005 @ 09:33 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Don't use a DVD cleaner. It might make things worse! You will need to open it up and clean it. It is a very simple process and even easier with the link that steimy provided.
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