My ps2 doesn't recognize dvd's at all, and it has trouble reading anything else. ps2 games suddenly pause to load in the middle of gameplay. ps1 games take a couple of tries to load it completely. this is a version 7 old ps2. i think the model number is 39001
2006-08-02 17:34:50 · 9 answers · asked by demonsbane105 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Games & Gear
You probably need to reduce the resistance on the DVD potentiometer. (No, I'm not making a joke)
This will increase the DVD laser strength.
See this guide for details,
http://www.cyber-mag.com/station/laserPS2.htm
There's a lot more info in this faq also,
http://faqs.ign.com/articles/387/387912p1.html
2006-08-02 18:19:53 · answer #1 · answered by vliam 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My PS2 had that problem. You can try cleaning it with one of those lens cleaning discs. If that doesn't fix it, then your laser could be slightly misaligned. If that's the case, chances are you'll need a new unit. Sony can repair that, but it's almost as much as getting a new unit.
2006-08-03 00:41:49 · answer #2 · answered by Nathan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either the disc is dirty or scratched. If that is not the problem the lens is dirty or scratched. The lens can be cleaned with a disc cleaner and a Q-tip. Be careful it is delicate, so use a light touch.
2006-08-03 00:44:55 · answer #3 · answered by David S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stand the ps2 upright.
2006-08-03 00:40:43 · answer #4 · answered by Joey G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call sony. they fixed two of mine for free.
Sounds like your laser is defective.
Just make sure to tell them that you purchaed it just under a year or that it was a gift.
2006-08-03 01:14:34 · answer #5 · answered by dm23805 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try change the optic mechanism with a new one, bro; I mean, you need to buy the new one
2006-08-03 01:47:20 · answer #6 · answered by blackgold 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine was doing that. Kicking it, slamming it, and yelling at it didn't work. I had to take that sucker apart!
2006-08-03 00:38:10 · answer #7 · answered by gimmiesomesalt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it might be a bad model like all of them.
2006-08-03 01:01:03 · answer #8 · answered by jacobplano 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
umm........ dont be cheap and buy a dvd player :-)
2006-08-03 00:39:09 · answer #9 · answered by doug.E.Fresh 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋