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hedmunky
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_ 		11. March 2005 @ 10:26 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I bought GT4 so it is a retail copy. It played fine but lately it just sits there and says reading disc. I have to eject and a couple of times and finally Ill hear it spin up and then the disc will show up and I can play it. Im thinking my laser is going out. This is my 3rd PS2 the 1st 2 stoped reading the blue bottom discs (a.k.a CDs). Its a version SPCH 30001 R
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hedmunky
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_ 		12. March 2005 @ 05:07 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
i think this thread fell under the radar so im gonna bump it back to the top
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Banzai
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_ 		30. March 2005 @ 14:18 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hi, the same thing happened to me on my last ps2 while playing MGS2 substance which is a DVD-9 a dual layer DVD. Similarly, GT4 is also a dual layer DVD and the ps2 needs more lens power in order to read those type of games (there are very few DVD9 games around- only four that i know of).

Also, the fact that you have a V3 ps2 means the laser is quite weak compared to later versions. Your best bet is to clean the laser by opening up your ps2- try looking around for guides- there are plenty of FAQS that show you the procedure.

Hope that helps,

The Gaut
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LzrdQueen
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_ 		30. March 2005 @ 14:34 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I bought my PS2 at a pawn shop LoL very very cheap. It wouldnt play anything. I used a DVD cleaner disc and it plays great now. They are like 10$

Who knows if it will work but its worth a shot. They get alot of dust in them!
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