How do you fix Playstation 2 that wont read discs?
Put the disk cover back on, put a game in and see if it works. If it doesn’t work, open it back up and move the gear a little more. Test both gold/silver games and blue games. If Your PS2 still doesnt work you should try cleaning the lens with a cotton swab.
How do I get my PS2 disc to work again?
Take a small amount of toothpaste and lay it on your preferred disc. Apply the paste on the disc in a circular pattern. Remember this as the friction the circular motion creates results in the removal of scratches. After about 10 minutes, wash the disc thoroughly with cold water.
How do you clean a ps2 laser lens?
Carefully wipe the lens in a circular motion with a rubbing alcohol damped Q-Tip. Do not over-dampen the Q-Tip with rubbing alcohol. Allow a few minutes for the rubbing alcohol to evaporate.
How do you clean a PS2 laser?
Using a clean cotton bud, dip it in the isopropanol and gently wipe the lens in one smooth sweeping and twisting movement. Inspect the lens again with the magnifier. It should appear completely clean.
What do I do if my PS2 is not reading the disk?
Remove the disk cover and plug in the PS2. Press the open button and then unplug it. Find the little white gear and put a mark on it where it touches the smaller gold gear (so you can move it back if needed in the future). Turn the white gear about half a centimeter and put the disk cover back on.
How do you remove disk cover on PS2?
Turn the PS2 upside down and use the flat headed screw driver to remove the tabs, there are 10 (only six are shown), and unscrew the screws, there are 10 (only six are shown). Flip it back over and get ready to take the top off. Lift up the lid and unscrew the six screws holding the disk cover on.
Why is my Play Station 2 not working?
If you have ever owned a Play Station 2 (thick version) you may have had deal with the “Disk Read Error” problem. At first it is not so bad, just one or two of the games don’t work, but after a while almost none of the games work. You can pay money to send it in to Sony HQ and have them fix it or you can just do what they do by yourself for free.
Is it worth voiding the warranty on a PS2?
It’s not worth voiding your warranty if you can survive without it for a week or so. If your PS2 can’t read anything at all, cross your fingers and read on, but you may have a more serious issue than we can fix. I am using a model SCPH-30001 Playstation 2, with a U serial number.