This PS2 Slim turns on but won't read a disc. It doesn't even try. Follow along as I try to diagnose and repair the problem. / @fixmorewasteless Discord: / discord instagram: / fixmorewasteless eBay Store: www.ebay.com/u...
I've had a few people commenting to see if I can fix device. Well, if you're interested in having me try to fix your device, feel free to shoot me an email at fixmorewasteless@gmail.com. This isn't a paid service, just something I want to do to help those who need it. You'd be responsible for return shipping and any major parts like screens, so it's not a completely free service, but I'm not charging for the repair. Email me about your device and what the issue is and I'll let you know if I think I can help.
Yeah the repair on this one was quite minimal. Just the sensors needing a bit of cleaning. Unfortunately I didn’t capture that part on camera. I’ve got another slim video coming soon. I’ll try and show the tear down more thoroughly. Still trying to figure out what works well and what doesn’t. Thanks for the feedback
Mine stopped trying to spin once the laser was replaced. I’m wondering if maybe one of the ribbons might’ve not been put in fully all the way, so I might try that at some point and clean the sensors to see if that fixes the issue. If not, then I might just give it to someone else and let them decide on what they want to do with it, whether it’s dismantling it themselves or just refurbishing it
I've found the ribbon cables for the laser not being fully inserted can cause a lot of weird issues with the lasers. I'd start there and also see if maybe the ends of the ribbon cables are damaged. Best of luck!
I had mine not so long ago,everything was until recently when reading the disc was always making this clicking sound and it couldn’t read the disc,did exactly what was shown in the video and it works again just fine,thank you!.
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Hi there! A thing I usually check on PS2 Slim before I even put a game on it, it's if the flex cable from the lens sensor goes "above the line" where the disc would be, because I saw many of them scratching them... You could glue part of it again to the metal shield, or just replace it.
Um, My PS2 knows the disc exists, it valiantly tries, but i think the disc motor died. I definitely, know it can detect whether the door is open or closed, yet the lens might be ruined. I don't think its the case, though.
Thanks for that, I was going to open my PS2 and slammed the cover a bit harder than usual and boom, sensors started working again. I think my console needs a cleaning. It's been in the storage for so long. :)
It works for me. I tried the expensive games on my modded 75004 and I only have issue with disc sensors :) Thanks for advice. That reminds me of hell with UMD sensor in PSP 😑
I cleaned them with some ipa and compressed air but these sensors weren’t that far gone. Sometimes the rear sensor just doesn’t want to work anymore and in that case you’re better off soldering a wire between the two sides. it’s the better long term solution but more involved. Hope that helps.
I just replaced the disc drive in my ps2, and the disc still is not turning. When I test, by pressing down the two switches, the lasar moves, but the disc never spins. Any tips?
Check that all the ribbon cables from the laser assembly are connected well to the board. Just had one where the laser would move and the worm gear would just spin because one of the cables wasn’t well connected.
I'd check to make sure the ribbon cables connected to the disc drive are secure. I have a newer video where at the end the cable attached to the back of the drive was loose and the spindle motor just kept spinning when closed. Hopefully its something simple like that. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-XtVfxrEuc4E.html
Hello, quick question.. I bought a brand new sealed ps2 (9004 CB slim) I put my game in and it doesn’t read.. when i push the top little bit it will read the disc but don’t start it.. can u tell me what the issue is?
It could be the sensor for the lid. Different versions have the sensors in different places so it might not be in the same area as in the video. Does it spin only when you press down? If so it might just have some crud from sitting for so many years. I’d try some ipa on a q-tip to see if that helps. Amazing you found a sealed ps2. Pretty messed up it didn’t work right out the box.
Mine doesnt spin AT ALL like nothing not even the eye doesnt matter how much weight you put on it doesnt matter if both switches are held down, ive even cleaned out the whole thing NOTHING and its driving me insane i have no idea why its most likely just a dead drive ive tried multiple different games and cds even, the whole drive is completly frozen it doesnt move or make any noise so i think my ps2 is unfixable at this point 😑
Hello mine did not spin the disc at all, even when I pushed both sensors down, the laser won’t move nor the disc. it also doesn’t help when you look up for answers and it does not show anything but this fucking video, so can you please help
Could be the sensor has failed to the point even when you push it down it's not working. The back sensor does that a lot. If you have a multimeter you can put the two leads on opposite sides in continuity mode and see if it has continuity when you push the sensor down. If it doesn't then you can remove the sensor and bridge the connection.
Please help me im begging, my ps2 slim has a modchip and when i put in any disc and click reset nothing happens, even if i wait for 50 mins nothing happens just a black screen I can play games fine in opl but sir please explain
My PS2 slim has a grinding noise where the laser comes down and hits the spindle but the disc doesn't read. I hope u can find a PS2 like that because I don't know how to fix it.
@@FixMoreWasteLess Yeah, I love the message on your channel. I really enjoy cleaning & fixing electronics. I bought myself a lot of 11 broken ps2 slims and have got 4 fully working without having to buy any parts yet (doing this, fixing a power supply, cleaning laser etc). I'm absolutely loving it. Love to see a channel like this, amazing work thank you once again!
@@FixMoreWasteLess Hey, i've got a ps2 slim model 77003 and the disc isn't being read and the disc spins incredibly quick, way too fast. Any idea what might be causing that?
@@FixMoreWasteLess I tried with another laser (not sure if the other laser was dead or not) and same thing. I'll have to get my hands on some new lasers from aliexpress soon.
Justvto note from research for anybody currious if it is a legit ps2.. the slim ps2 just plugs right in [on the new ones]... research says only 04 to 08 models need a power brick if they are slim however the new ones have a bigger area with purportedly scratch prone glossy area finisj vs just the strip being scratchy... however the 08 to 13 model year ps2 systems have not the ability to travel anywhere in the world without a outlet/voltage possibly even a frequency changer from 50 to 60hz or vice versa if you are outside of the ntsc u/c region
Yep I'm not taking my depart I will just continue to deal with it all I got to do is put something heavy on top of it with my luck if I take it apart I'll break the damn thing
You could try some compressed air or something similar on the switch that’s not working and that might be enough to clean up the connection to where you don’t need the weight. You wouldn’t have to take it apart to do that.
How hard did you have to press down on the lid for it to trigger the sensors? I have to press down witha good, almost scary amount of force. But it seems to be same issue as you showed. Thank you so much for this vid, there is still hope for my old baby ^^
Not too hard for that one. If it does work when you push down there some hope for the sensor. I’d use some ipa on the sensor with a toothbrush or q-tip and see if that helps improve it.
I and many other would just remove the rear switch and short it with a solder blob or wire, because later version slim ps2 did what the the ps1 did and rely on 1 switch problem solve, plus the front power is removable so you can replace or fix it.
It does spin when you hold the sensors after a number of tries, but what's the solution for when you want to play games? I tried dusting already, but should I put something on top of the console?
I have another video where I bypass the sensor by creating a connection between the two points. If you have the tools to do it it’s kind of a permanent fix. Could try soaking the sensor in some ipa. I’d caution against placing anything on top. It could cause the disc to scratch. One other thing is to make sure the lid isn’t damaged and that the plastic piece that triggers the sensors are still in place. Here’s the video. You can skip ahead to about the 8 min mark for the sensors fix. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-XtVfxrEuc4E.htmlsi=BeFAvGdngMx2AA7f Hope you get it working!
@@FixMoreWasteLessI understand that placing something on top is a risk, but my console is almost 20 years old so this is probably the only hope. It hasn't been touched in over a decade. I got it to work miraculously, but it only reads disks if enough pressure is put on the lid.
Hi my ps2 slim the disc tray is not working it makes this ticking sound and it trys spinning a couple of times and it stops and says no disc in it is there a problem with the lazer to it
Possibly the laser. You could try cleaning the lens with some isopropyl alcohol to see if that helps. If not it might need to be replaced. I’d also recommend testing it with a CD and/or blue disc game or dvd depending on what you’ve been using. Sometimes when the lasers start to fail they manage to read one format and not others. To be honest I’ve had poor luck fixing PS2s with laser issues.
The easiest thing to do is to just bridge the connection on the sensor not working. Here's a video showing that issue: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-XtVfxrEuc4E.html You can skip ahead to the 7min mark for the sensor bypass. You will need a soldering iron to do that.
If the adhesive’s started to come loose I’d try tapping it down but with enough slack that the laser can still move all the way to the center. Otherwise a new ribbon might be in order. It should hold the shape better and not curl up so much.
I have a ps2 slim 9001 model and I can't get the disk to spin. When I close it the laser moves like it wants to read but can't bc the disc isn't spinning. I think it might be the little motor that makes it move. Any ideas?
Maybe try looking at the ribbon cables attached to the laser and make sure they're connected well. But it could be that the laser is failing and isn't able to tell there's a disc in the system. I think in that situation, the laser moves to check if there's a disc and then goes back into the retracted position if it doesn't detect one. Hopefully, it's just a loose cable. If you take the top lid off and put a disc in, what does it do when you press on the lid sensors?
Could be the motor. Check all the ribbon cables for the laser assembly too. Sometimes if they’re not well connected or damaged they’ll affect things like that. Also try cleaning the motor good with ipa or compressed air before writing it off. Hopefully it’s something simple like that.
unfortunately the drive still does nothing. I don't know if it's the drive itself, I may have to swap it to another ps2 but I don't know which ones are compatible. also my video out is only black and white for some reason.
Have you checked to see if it’s in rgb video output? Might be a reason it’s only showing black and white. As for the drive it could be a ribbon cable or motor in the assembly.
@@FixMoreWasteLess I have to properly check the drive maybe try it in a different console. I tried different video options still black and white, I use an original cable with a scart adapter and the other two ps2s display colour no problem.
i have also have a ps2 slim and it works great my father said it was broken but everything worked fine. after i told him it was good he said that it could read burned discs with games on it for the ps2. is that normal?
There are a lot of mod chips out there that allow that functionality. I think it's also possible to play games burned to DVDs without modding, but I don't know much about that. Glad your PS2 slim didn't have any issues!
hello, I have a problem with my ps2 .. when I insert a disc, the laser normally moves up and down, but the cd/dvd only rotates a little and then stops and you can just see the laser trying to catch somewhere .. don't you know what to do with it please?
The connector might be too far gone. If you have a soldering iron you could try bridging the connectors. Check out this one if you want to see that. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-THE8BmgO4iE.html
I'd check to see if the ribbon cables for the laser assembly are all well connected. Can you tell if the laser flashes on at all when it gets to the center?
@@FixMoreWasteLess I am having the same issue that @suchandrew6962 is having and I can see the laser on mine flashing when it gets to the center but the disk does not spin. Any ideas or suggestions?
Mine had the same exact problem I went to buy one and my friend was going to sell it to me for 40 bucks but when we tried it out in this house it wouldn't spend the disk so I ended up getting it for 20 after I brought it home and put something heavy on top of it it went ahead and read the p
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