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willy101
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_ 		15. February 2007 @ 14:43 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hi,
Background Story: I recently acquired Swap Magic 3.8 with Coder. Yesterday, I removed the cover and followed the instructions to open the disk drive using the slide tool. As expected, it easily slid open. However, I could not get any PS2 dvd backups to boot using the CD version and my DVD version does not read. (regular ps2 dvd games do read.)

Problem: Today I tried to open my drive using the slide tool, but it got stuck with the 3.8 cd version inside.

I managed to pry it open and remove the cd. Now it is in a semi open state and refuses to close. It can move slightly more open and slightly more closed but never fully in either direction.

How do I get the Disk drive to open and close properly again?

Additional Concerns: Will the store I purchased my Swap Magic from (Allmodchip.com) exchange my DVD swapmagic?
Is my cd swap magic broken? It can't load PS2 dvd backups. I haven't had a chance to try PS1 or PS2 cd backups because the drive broke.
Also does sony still offer new PS2s in exchange for the broken PS2 and $45?

Thank you for you help.
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willy101
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_ 		15. February 2007 @ 14:47 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I managed to fix the problem of the stuck PS2 drive by fully forcing the PS2's drive open and then pressing the Eject button to close it.

I still have one more question.
Is my DVD Swap Magic broken if it doesn't load on my PS2 but other ps2 dvd original games do load?
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