ps2 - disc read error
11-03-01, 12:20 PM
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ps2 - disc read error
anyone have this problem sometimes? the ps2 doesn't read games/dvd's; is it coz my laser lens is dirty? it happens a couple of times and is getting more frequent. any help would be appreciated.
11-03-01, 12:47 PM
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Your drive is going out. This is a very common problem with some of the early PS2 units and maybe is still common. I originally bought a PS2 at launch and the drive motor went out a month later, I then exchanged it but the second unit had a DVD problem and I had to exchange it again. I had the third unit a month longer and sold it on EBay. I have yet to rebuy a PS2.
I know of two other people that had their DVD Drives go out within 6 to 9 months of owning the PS2. This really sucked because the warranties are only 90 days.
When they got new PS2 units we took a look inside and were surprised at the changes in the new units. The PS2s made now are very different inside from the older models. Sony is using a different DVD Drive now and has done a great job of adding big heat sinks to keep the boards cooler.
I wish I could tell you what they did to get the broken PS2 units replaced for free, but its illegal.
I know of two other people that had their DVD Drives go out within 6 to 9 months of owning the PS2. This really sucked because the warranties are only 90 days.
When they got new PS2 units we took a look inside and were surprised at the changes in the new units. The PS2s made now are very different inside from the older models. Sony is using a different DVD Drive now and has done a great job of adding big heat sinks to keep the boards cooler.
I wish I could tell you what they did to get the broken PS2 units replaced for free, but its illegal.
11-03-01, 12:52 PM
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Hopefully, it is just a dirty lens.....but the other problem it may be is your system itself which may require service. If cleaning your lens does not help...call Sony and ask for a place where you live to take your system for servicing. There is a place here in Cincinnat called Alamo electronics who has an individual that can work on the PS2 systems. Maybe call an authorized Sony dealer in your area...they may have someone on staff who is able to take a look at your system if your system is out of warranty. If not out of warranty...contact Sony. 
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Originally posted by darkside
Your drive is going out. This is a very common problem with some of the early PS2 units and maybe is still common. I originally bought a PS2 at launch and the drive motor went out a month later, I then exchanged it but the second unit had a DVD problem and I had to exchange it again. I had the third unit a month longer and sold it on EBay. I have yet to rebuy a PS2.
I know of two other people that had their DVD Drives go out within 6 to 9 months of owning the PS2. This really sucked because the warranties are only 90 days.
When they got new PS2 units we took a look inside and were surprised at the changes in the new units. The PS2s made now are very different inside from the older models. Sony is using a different DVD Drive now and has done a great job of adding big heat sinks to keep the boards cooler.
I wish I could tell you what they did to get the broken PS2 units replaced for free, but its illegal.
Your drive is going out. This is a very common problem with some of the early PS2 units and maybe is still common. I originally bought a PS2 at launch and the drive motor went out a month later, I then exchanged it but the second unit had a DVD problem and I had to exchange it again. I had the third unit a month longer and sold it on EBay. I have yet to rebuy a PS2.
I know of two other people that had their DVD Drives go out within 6 to 9 months of owning the PS2. This really sucked because the warranties are only 90 days.
When they got new PS2 units we took a look inside and were surprised at the changes in the new units. The PS2s made now are very different inside from the older models. Sony is using a different DVD Drive now and has done a great job of adding big heat sinks to keep the boards cooler.
I wish I could tell you what they did to get the broken PS2 units replaced for free, but its illegal.
