That solder blob was the only thing keeping me from fixing mine. I watched other videos and they gloss over that part. Thanks for making it clear what needs to be done. I’ve had the part for a year now just dreading that. Now I feel silly. 😂
@@BorderlineOCDmine is a 90000 and it has issues with one of the games that used to play really well and then one it decided not to go to the menu. I don’t know if it’s the disc or the console.
Little late to the party on this vid, but I wanted to say thank you!! I've never touched a soldering iron or even attempted to repair my own console before. Decided to give this a go on my PS2 slim that wouldn't read disks anymore. Well, it worked! Thank you for the inspiration to attempt this on my own!
The ribbon cables leading from the motherboard to the laser are the most common I've found, because of the design of the slim ps2, the ribbon cable is partially adhered to the chassis which over time of back and fourth movement of the laser creates a crease in the laser ribbon, which then eventually causes a break in the ribbon.
Yea I bought a new disc assembly and I thought connecting the 3 ribbons back would make it work again, but the disc won't spin and it makes a clicking noise. I followed everything to a tea and no luck. its a bummer for me cuz I wanted to play metal gear 2 on my pvm:(
@@Oceanandskylinevidssvise Versa, I Wanted To Play Metal Gear Solid 3(snake eater).. and once I get to a certain point.. it freezes and same for metal Gear Solid 2..
Absolutely this.. it's a shame this creator is telling people to replace the laser. Everytime I've seen a slim reading one disc type and not the other there was physical damage to 2-4 of the traces in the ribbon cable.
I used/repaired a bunch of PS2 Slims in my life, and by far the most common issue was either the 1) door sensors, 2) the door "security switch" itself, and 3) broken solder joints on the power jacks. 1 and 3 are easy to fix, but when the security switch gets damaged it sometimes is a pain to get working again. I found your channel literally yesterday and have been binging it after work. One of the best on TH-cam. Keep it up!
Perfect time for you to upload this! I'm working on a pile of 7 PS2 slims, all have issues with disc read errors. Spending my day replacing all of the lasers. Easy enough of a job!
Thanks for showing the solder blob. That was putting me off fixing my fat ps2 as didn't know what needed soldering. I've had it for nearly 21 years so would love to get it fully working again
Very nice repair. I had a friend who found a simpler solution: spike the console into the concrete floor and buy a replacement from the flea market. I tried to convince him this wasn't the best option but he seemed to prefer his method. Glad to know there are other options out there. lol
Interesting, I usually just put my PS2 slim vertical if it doesn't read a disc and it fixes it every time. I guess if that stops working I'll be coming back to this video!
3:46 There's also a secret 4th reason that could happen. The IC control chip (RS2006EFV) could be shot. Highly unlikely but I've personally ran into a lot of ps2 slims with shotty IC chips.
On early SCPH-70000 consoles, this is not unlikely at all. They often experience DSP + Mechacon crashes due to buggy DSP-firmware when reading scratched or burned discs. And when Mechacon crashes, it will permanently pull the input to the RS2006EFV to the maximum, which kills the IC (and sometimes also the laser) in a matter of seconds. Same thing happens on 50000 series fats, where it kills the LA6508 IC.
@@BorderlineOCD Yeah, checking the outputs and the supply voltage for short to ground (one of them being shorted means the IC is fried). They don't always fail with short to ground, but usually they do. There's also a way to prevent this from happening. Search for Matrix PIC-fix. It's basically just a PIC microcontroller that monitors Mechacon for crashes and instantly shuts off the PS2 when this happens.
@@niino4329 This^^^ Sometimes I come across those chips with visual defects. I've come across a handful of those IC chips that look like they exploded!
I just fixed my PS2 after watching your video. Now my PS2 slim( original owner, I bought it when it first came out)is good for another 20 years. I can't believe the improvement. And I can't thank you enough for your time and help. A million thanks 🙏.
There's another thing that can prevent the system from reading discs too. My friend's PS2 slim had this. The grease on the rails that hold the laser assembly can get dry so that the rails don't move as smoothly as they should, making it so that loading takes forever or refuses to load at all. I opened my friend's PS2 and put new grease in and it worked perfectly for a long time after that. Also a sidenote: Lithium grease can actually damage plastics on the long run and is meant to be used mainly on metal parts. I use silicone grease with these kinds of projects since it's totally safe and long lasting for plastics and metals. Otherwise great videos man, I'm glad I found a new guy to follow since I really enjoy these kinds of videos. Good job on the project otherwise!
I am a reseller, so Im always going to yard sales, garage sales, estate and thrift stores looking for old video game stuff. For the longest time if I bought the item, took it home and it ended up not working, I would just toss it or donate it. But one day I bought 3 SNES systems and all 3 ended up not working and I was really upset. So I took the time to learn how to open them and understand what is what and common issues to look for. I ordered a soldering station and a multimeter and off I went. After successfully repairing all 3 SNES systems I felt so stupid on how easy it was. Two SNES just needed a new pico fuse and the last one was even easier, it just needed a new power switch. I then started learning other systems like NES, which is even easier than SNES, PS3, PS2, Gamecube etc. Not saying Im an expert on these, but I can now take it further to find out whats wrong and potentially fix it instead of just tossing it. So fun to learn. Recently did a PS3 console and thought it would be hard because of so many screws and pieces you had to go through. Felt like I wouldnt remember. I didnt have the new laser yet, but I just took it apart and put it back together to learn and it was so easy. Love working with my hands.
It's amazing how simple some repairs can be. I'm not a reseller, but I don't buy consoles full-price...seems a waste of money to me and I don't need to have the most current systems. I bought an Xbox One S last year with a bad HDMI port, and it just needed the solder reflowed on a botched repair. I've bought Nintendo handhelds with bad fuses and replaced them. It's so empowering to be able to fix your own stuff rather than throwing it away or paying someone else to do it...I'd rather spend that money on games!
This works everyone. My man is a gentleman and scholar for this little gem. Mine made this buzzing sound when attempting to load games, but still read DVDs. Followed the instructions, and it works like new!
Yep I went through mine a few years ago for a complete cleaning and didn't get that ribbon cable in the exact orientation as before. It put a ring on disc 1 of FF7 before I could stop it. Still mad lol
You can easily fix the scratching issue by sticking a piece of adhesive foam on the back of the metal housing of the laser unit. About a couple of millimeters thick, it's light and it wil push the ribbon cable slightly down. The ribbon will not be able to bulge that much and won't scratch the disc anymore.
This is just what I needed. My slim is burning grooves in my discs, so it needs to be replaced. I would have never known about the solder ball, so thanks.
The disk isn’t getting burnt it’s being scratched by the bit of ribbon that pokes out of the console when the laser moves around. Best thing to do is try to push it down as gently you can. Quite the damn oversight if you ask me
Thank you for showing me this video on how it’s dome right, replacing your DVD/CD drive on the PS2 Slim. I for myself have a 79004 model, that has a broken disc drive. Will order one soon and change it. Now I know what to be careful off. Thank you very much!
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I'm happy to see that the arm that makes contact with the worm gear used in the slim consoles is metal. In my fat SCPH-30001R, that arm is all plastic. The lasers still work, shockingly enough, after a good cleaning of both lasers. The teeth on the plastic arm is nearly gone, but I propped the worm gear up with a bit of paper to help aid contact as a stop-gap until the arm can eventually be replaced (hopefully with a metal one). Nice repair! If I ever need to replace the lasers in my fat or slim SCPH-90001, I'll refer to this video. I would definitely not have been aware of getting rid of that solder blob on the new laser.
I was about to throw out the PS2. Bought a new laser assembly and it didn't work. U mention a little bit of solder to remove and things are working 100%. Thanks so much!
Thank you for this video, had to replace mine as I couldn't play PS1 games/CDs and pot adjustments weren't working. I did actually find a KHM-430 for about $20, works great now.
Huge thanks for making this guide! I had bought a PS2 slim on ebay a few months ago, and it'd been reading discs slowly but I hadn't thought that much about it (things were just slower back then right? I'm just too used to emulators having perfect load times), but a few weeks back it just stopped being able to read and boot PS1 discs 90% of the time. I eventually decided to look into it, and many people suggested cleaning the laser, and oh, PS1 games sure work now! But now PS2 can't boot 90% of the time lol. This guide helped me so much in replacing my laser. Normally I'm not awful with taking things apart and fixing them, but I've been through like 5 PS2s because of laser problems and not being able to fix them and my confidence on it was super low, but I managed to do it and now my PS2 is reading discs better and faster than ever! I didn't know it was possible for the PS2 to cut off its Sony screen sound early to get to the PS logo screen of PS1 games faster! Its such a huge difference compared to before where it could never boot any game in time to not hit the OSD "Browser Options" menu. Thanks! EDIT: Almost forgot the biggest part: the recommendation on low temp, a bit of flux, in out? I'm so glad you said that, I think I would have burned it on a higher temp first time without that advice! It worked like a charm.
I just wanted to comment to say you are my new favourite channel, I really enjoy the newer format videos like this where you talk to the camera, and take us through the whole process. Not to mention all the links in the description, really appreciate the effort that goes into these videos. Great job and keep up the good work. :)
Another common issue is that the lid itself gets slightly warped and doesn't apply enough pressure on the lid switches. If you turn the system upside down and it starts reading, then that's most likely the issue. I've never had issues with replacement slim lasers. It's mostly the fat lasers. Not only are they not always reliable, you sometimes have to flash the EPROM using Lens Changer so the system recognizes it. I always test all 6 disc formats before I consider it fully functional. PS1 CD, PS2 CD, PS2 DVD, PS2 Dual Layer DVD, Music CD, and Movie DVD.
My ps2 would run ps2 games only but I just bought a dvd-r to do the free mcboot thing but the problem is the dvd won't run correctly it start spinning for seconds then stops I tried several DVDs and ps2 games and it was working but not the dvd-r how can I fix it? I only want this dvd to run so I can install free mcboot
@@GoodVibeCollecting yes I burnt it using imgburn I did the same as this video th-cam.com/video/7a9ZIlWl2rQ/w-d-xo.html is there any mistake?? Pls help I'm so lost
I was lucky enough that a little isopropyl alcohol on a q-tip seemed to fix the problem. But I'm sure I'll have to come back and reference this video someday soon. Great video!
Very nice documented as everytime 😎👍🏻 so i know that these replacements have such solder blobs on. I knew that they have to be removed, but i didn’t knew the reason why ☝🏻🤓
The good ol days when you could just swap components out without any worries of married chips and stuff. Before the Xbox One came out, my Xbox 360 had disc tray problems. All from not reading discs, no ejection, jamming ejection, not retrieving the tray, and gouging/scratching discs. I’d buy broken 360s from Facebook to get parts from.
I don’t have a PS2, but was curious on how to fix it if ever it doesn’t work. Just want to say thank you for such a detailed video! You make gamers happy! I hope you know that. Thank you!
back in the day the fix I used was putting the ps 2 upside down at a 45 degree angle. I have no idea why it worked, but most systems that would not read disks this silly fix actually worked. It amazed everyone I showed it too lol
Very informative. No bullshit with you screaming or making jokes to get likes and attention. I have subscribed. I was having issues with my slim ps2. Thank you.
The lack of spinning orbs animation in OSD suggests that the CMOS battery is likely dead. There are rumors that a dead battery may cause the loss of the drive's calibration data in EEPROM. One thing to try before replacing the lens would be doing re-calibration using PMAP (PlayStation 2 MECHACON Adjustment Program). Doing such a calibration after replacing the lens is also a good thing to do.
Thanks for the tutorial. I just wish I could solder. My PS2 Slim was barely used and was kept safe and away from the elements for many years before I took it out recently to play some games. Gran Turismo 4 typically works, but others might work 1 out of 10 times.
Legend, thank you. My new laser wouldn't read any discs until I watched your video and saw I needed to desolder that point. PS2 is reading discs and working again ( =
My ps2 would run ps2 games only but I just bought a dvd-r to do the free mcboot thing but the problem is the dvd won't run correctly it start spinning for seconds then stops I tried several DVDs and ps2 games and it was working but not the dvd-r how can I fix it? I only want this dvd to run so I can install free mcboot
Years ago I bought a cheap PS2 Slim with a faulty laser unit. I never worked on a game console, so I decided to change the whole drive which seemed a fairly good deal for me. I changed it and on first try, all the games worked. After I rescrewed the case, it stopped working, so I disassembled everything again, checked everything twice, cleaned everything with IPA, reseated the ribbons, read a lot, tried a lot, but nothing changed whatsoever. So I gave up, gave the console to a friend, who butchered it for parts and got me a working one for not much more than the other one.
Pro tip: Reading burnt CD-Rs is different to reading game CDs. Don't test with CD-Rs and get everything working then put in your $100 collector game which gets scratched. I gave up on PS2 consoles after that.
Oddly enough, I opened my PS2 Fat a couple of years back when it wasn’t reading Blue PS2 discs and PS1 games, and cleaned the laser lens with IPA and a Q-Tip. And after doing that, it worked flawlessly.
I’ve got 3 PS2’s that I am the original owner of. A 30001-R that still works pretty well, even though it was a MagicSwap workhorse for a few years, a 70012 model (yes odd, but it is an NTSC-U model) that reads discs so fast, it barely gets through the intro screen, and an NTSC-J 77000 model that is only reading some (not all) DVD games and PS1 discs only after entering the browser. I recently also picked up another 30001-R (also with the decal intact) that doesn’t read any discs to use primarily with OPL for now, but would love to get that one repaired as well one of these days. It’s kind of odd that the JP model has seen the least use over the years (it’s always been in its box when not in use otherwise), but it is what it is. I recently picked up a fully working replacement from Japan for now, but would love to get mine working again. This video sure came at the right time. I just hope I can successfully remove the warranty decal intact. Like you, I think it’s pretty cool to see that label still on after so many years. Only my 30001-R model is missing it. Thanks, and many happy repairs!
About to attempt a laser and battery replacement since I'm in there this weekend. The amazon link for the rectangular laser assembly now says the anti static blob is no longer on it (but it was). Either way, I have a soldering iron and I'm not afraid to use it! Also, what was that liquid you used to make removing the stick easier? Isopropyl alcohol? or something else? What adhesive do you suggest to reattach it with? My laser sometimes can read one prestine dvd disc, but then it fails after it a few more attempts. Forget about well used discs so I think it's time for a laser replacement along Surprisingly, my 20 year old cmos battery is still holding date and time but might as well replace it if I'm bothering to crack open the case.
Just a quick update, becareful around the power on reset button! My little white micro switch fell off the power assembly board after it was reassembled and now won't power on! Looks like I wasn't careful enough putting it back in and the little button broke of the board. Ordered a new start reset board for another $9 shipped. Make sure you tuck in the power button assembly into the outer switch as you put on the top cover. In video, it looks like he just pops it on, but I think it needs to be "hinged on" / angled with the power button assembly carefully tucked in before "popping it" back on. Either that, or my button was ready to let go of the board and nothing would have changed that. Lastly, I did manage to test that it spun up a bunch of disks just before the little micro switch fell off the board and it looks like it was going to play. I only discovered the power button not working at the final test. I did try gluing it back on with cyanoacrylate glue while making contact with both sides but it was very unreliable and eventually I just gave up and order a new power board.
very nice! didnt know the Ps2 slim would do that. My Xbox 360 did that after about 2 years when the warranty ran out, MS repair: 100€ - and replacement drive also 100€ -- got lucky and found the fitting laser on amazon for 7€ - and tada! it works again. Maybe i should look into a spare laser just in case mine gives out some day, then im prepared :3
This flex cable if damaged is super duper cheap to order, I've ordered 10 of these with 2 lasers for under 40$. Also, this model is the ideal model for the MechaPwn mod.
I did a ps2 slim laser replacement a couple months back, had no idea about that solder blob and thought i got a dead laser, took a lot of googling and reinstalling etc before I found somewhere mentioning that you needed to do that probably spent atleast an hour wasting time on that lol
yeah another guy said u just drop in the laser i didnt know about the blob either but its cemented in my head now
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Love your video! Hey quick question, I have a fat ps2 with which the laser isn't moving beck and forth. The worm bar is greased, it's making perfect contact with the guiding arm, and the laser light up when turned on. I'm wondering if maybe there is also a sensor on the fat that prevents the laser from going back and forth, if it detects that the lit is not on?
Thank you so much for this video and your linked video! I searched all over the web for this exact problem. Both of these videos are the best hands down. Very informative and explained clearly. I was able to fix the problem. Some my pots were just a touch off. Or at least to your values in the videos, so I adjusted them to those values amd works flawlessly! This was my system that ive owned since new and maybe the pots just got off whack from vibration over the years? This is the first time ive opened this. I learned something cool today! Thanks 😀. BTW is there somewhere that I can goto to search for tech specs such as the values of the pots or any other info?
Great video!! Thank you! Potentially dumb question time though, so be kind ... at 11:37-ish, you are "greasing" up the rails (worm gear?) on the side of the laser housing -- what are you using to grease the rails? I am looking to fix my PS2 in the next week or two and that's the only part I'm a little dense on. Thanks!
Thanks so much for a really well explained video! Just wondering whether the slim PS2 has an upper and lower laser, as I watched a video of a laser cleaning guide for the fat PS2 and it 2 lasers that had to be cleaned (an upper and lower one) and I wondered if that were the case for the slim PS2?
My biggest issue was not powering on. I literally would find them for free and they would never power on. It was frustrating not being able to fix them prior to 2019 because there weren’t any video’s on how to fix them
for what its worth, I've had two tnings happen to me which aren't mentioned in this excellent guide. 1. the replacement laser has a sticker on it's back, the one that originally came with the ps2 does not. since i accidentally put the two next to each other, i actually ended up putting the broken one in again. 2. in case there is a BRRRRRing sound during boot, make sure you push the screw-looking bar all the way in, and that the laser starts from the topmost position. the brrr-ing is caused by the the litthe plastic 'hangers'/fitters skipping over the screw-looking bar as the system tries pushing the laser all the way down. excelent guide man. the ps2 works like a charm now 👍
Hello. I need help with my fat ps2. It was working perfectly well last year. Now it has these problems. 1. It doesn't display on screen. The red and green buttons are on and the fan is working but no display. I click on the reset button 6 to 7 times and then it displays. 2. After making it start there is no sound or a weird noise. 3. If it is displaying and then when I insert the disc. It is not being read. 4. If i click on reset button again. Everything vanishes. And goes back to 1. What type of problem is this? Would be happy for a reply. Thanks.
Would it be possible to make a very similar video about the Sega Dreamcast? Or how can we give maintenance to its GD-ROM ? Considering it's a very delicate piece and very hard to replace, as oposed to any other lense, the GD-Rom lense is not as readily available. Anyways, very nice video and thanks for all the tips!
what i use to fix this back in the 2000s to early 2010s was using a tiny heavy statue put on the disc side of the console and it would read discs again
Awesome walkthrough. I was confident in doing it myself as it’s a pretty simple repair but always good to have a concise and clear example to follow through with.
This video was very helpful. I replaced the laser and dvd rom games started working. It didn’t come with a solder blob on the new one so I just installed it(same model number). However, after playing a little bit. The game will freeze, a little unfortunate but I know I’m making progress. Any thoughts from here on out?
Had to replace the laser's ribbon cable on my PS2. Beforehand, I had a hard time sort of "hacking" the cable to keep it down and not scratch my discs, but I've put too much wear on it and it simply broke. My last attempt of gluing it on place (yes, I'm cheap like that) had me breaking the plastic lock on the laser assembly itself. It was so weird that the ribbon cable would go in, but the lock wouldn't go down. I finally bought a couple of cables, and luckily, the lock is holding fine, and discs are working. I'm surprised that the laser still works well, given my PS2 has a mod chip, and many of my games are backups. Maybe it's one of the models where Sony fixed the lasers burning out problem (mine is the 77001).
I haven't heard of to many issues with the slims when it comes to laser replacement. It's the fats that can cause issues. For instance I replaced a 400c laser in my ps2 fat (it would read games but the ps2 games took about 3 to 4 mins to run). So I replaced it with a laser from Total Console and it worked but the same problem accord it would take 3 to 4 mins to run a PS2 game. So I found out about some compatibility issues with these lasers with the orginal ps2 models. I used a memory card with Freemcboot on it and uploaded a program called lens changer and flashed it to recognize the new laser. Problem solved.
As always, top tier content. I got myself a 70007 that only reads CDs, got it for very cheap since the seller had no idea CD based games existed. I want to try and fix it following your video, but I do not have the tools, the iron, or the laser replacement. And also must wonder if it's worth it given Open PlayStation 2 Loader exists. My biggest issue is a 90001 with the orange (flat?) cable bulging out and scratching discs. Any tips on how I fix it?
I have a 90004 and the orange cable (under the laser, right?) is firmly into place. I would try to stick it down with double-sided tape or, if it bulges in a place where the tension of the ribbon itself or during the movement eliminates the possibility of adhering it onto something, maybe you'd be better of getting a replacement ribbon? And regarding OPL2 - yes, it exists, but the load times from USB aren't that good (the ports are USB 1.0 or 1.1, can't remember exactly). That said, from my experience it loads as quick or a bit faster than regular DVDs. MX4SIO might interest you if you haven't heard of it - loading from the memory slot which is (believe it or not) way faster than USB. You can build it yourself or buy for ~20 bucks.
@@kiki6713 Yes that is the cable. Thing is, where I'm from every PS2 was already tampered with, lots of screws are missing or just super tight, including the ones for the laser assembly, so I cannot safely get some tape in there. That's why for now I just use OPL with it via network share. Indeed, USB speeds are hideous but it has been getting much better recently. Give it a try yourself, there's exFAT support and up to 64 fragments as well. I'm actually in a raffle for MX4SIO myself, should be interesting! Oh and yes USB is 1.1 on PS2, it's fine for PS1 and PS2 CD based games, or anything that isn't FMV heavy, or something open world like GTA. Cheers.
@@xGMV It's been a while since I last played with OPL - and I remember that the lack of exFAT pissed me off ;) Tell you what, I'll give it a shot. Apologies for forgetting OPL with network share btw - that's a fantatstic way to run games. I'm with you on the tampering situation - same thing where I live. Buying consoles for repair online is a huuuge gamble, but - on the other hand - it sometimes pays off incredibly. And good luck on the raffle!
@@kiki6713 I hope it works for you, it's great we have exFAT support now but all my USB devices are "generic", and either crash the console as FMCB starts or when OPL is trying to load my games, but many report it does work and may even run faster in some instances, even when ZSO compressed games are present. No worries about forgetting OPL's SMB features, that thing is incredible though, got it running even on a Windows XP machine, but no luck under Linux just yet. Have you found PS2s with literally no screws inside but the sheer necessary like for the fan, and perhaps only one holding the PSU? This caused my first 90K's cable to snap 3 vias since the heatshield came along with the shell :/ again thanks to OPL none of these units are useless. And thanks! It's the third time I try.
This is a really good video. Well described and easy to follow. My ps2 slim will play a music cd. A dvd video with no issue’s at all. But it will not a game? Would this method you shown in this video be advised? Thanks
That solder blob was the only thing keeping me from fixing mine. I watched other videos and they gloss over that part. Thanks for making it clear what needs to be done. I’ve had the part for a year now just dreading that. Now I feel silly. 😂
I can see why so many miss it.
Glad it helped!
@@BorderlineOCD Did you see the news? PS2 slims can now play games via their ethernet port and a raspberry pi. Pretty cool, don't cha think?
@@BorderlineOCDmine is a 90000 and it has issues with one of the games that used to play really well and then one it decided not to go to the menu. I don’t know if it’s the disc or the console.
@@theexile4694 It's slow as balls though. If you're going to the Free MCBoot option you're better off playing off the actual hard drive on a PS2 phat
Little late to the party on this vid, but I wanted to say thank you!! I've never touched a soldering iron or even attempted to repair my own console before. Decided to give this a go on my PS2 slim that wouldn't read disks anymore. Well, it worked! Thank you for the inspiration to attempt this on my own!
Great to hear!
The ribbon cables leading from the motherboard to the laser are the most common I've found, because of the design of the slim ps2, the ribbon cable is partially adhered to the chassis which over time of back and fourth movement of the laser creates a crease in the laser ribbon, which then eventually causes a break in the ribbon.
Yea I bought a new disc assembly and I thought connecting the 3 ribbons back would make it work again, but the disc won't spin and it makes a clicking noise. I followed everything to a tea and no luck. its a bummer for me cuz I wanted to play metal gear 2 on my pvm:(
Its more common when ribbon will go up too high and will scratch the disk. No surprise this thing had so many revisions.
@@Oceanandskylinevidssvise Versa, I Wanted To Play Metal Gear Solid 3(snake eater).. and once I get to a certain point.. it freezes and same for metal Gear Solid 2..
Absolutely this.. it's a shame this creator is telling people to replace the laser. Everytime I've seen a slim reading one disc type and not the other there was physical damage to 2-4 of the traces in the ribbon cable.
Its the laser most of the time if dvd games dont work and cd plays@@EpicGamer-ny1fu
I used/repaired a bunch of PS2 Slims in my life, and by far the most common issue was either the 1) door sensors, 2) the door "security switch" itself, and 3) broken solder joints on the power jacks. 1 and 3 are easy to fix, but when the security switch gets damaged it sometimes is a pain to get working again.
I found your channel literally yesterday and have been binging it after work. One of the best on TH-cam. Keep it up!
Perfect time for you to upload this! I'm working on a pile of 7 PS2 slims, all have issues with disc read errors. Spending my day replacing all of the lasers. Easy enough of a job!
Nice, bring all those puppies back to life.
Could I send my PS2 slim to you to fix, disc error issue to inform. I will gladly submit payment.
@@jwhite8294 ill do it
@@vinegreen3242 Thank you, but corrected the issue.
@@jwhite8294 how?
Thank you very much for covering PS2 slim repair. Most of the videos on TH-cam don't bother to do this kind of repair video.
Thanks for showing the solder blob. That was putting me off fixing my fat ps2 as didn't know what needed soldering. I've had it for nearly 21 years so would love to get it fully working again
I replaced the laser in my big ps2 and never had to mess with solder. Worked perfectly, too.
@@tbonejenkins8807 the lasers I have looked at have said something about solder
Very nice repair. I had a friend who found a simpler solution: spike the console into the concrete floor and buy a replacement from the flea market. I tried to convince him this wasn't the best option but he seemed to prefer his method. Glad to know there are other options out there. lol
Interesting, I usually just put my PS2 slim vertical if it doesn't read a disc and it fixes it every time. I guess if that stops working I'll be coming back to this video!
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There's also a secret 4th reason that could happen. The IC control chip (RS2006EFV) could be shot. Highly unlikely but I've personally ran into a lot of ps2 slims with shotty IC chips.
Totally agree
On early SCPH-70000 consoles, this is not unlikely at all. They often experience DSP + Mechacon crashes due to buggy DSP-firmware when reading scratched or burned discs. And when Mechacon crashes, it will permanently pull the input to the RS2006EFV to the maximum, which kills the IC (and sometimes also the laser) in a matter of seconds. Same thing happens on 50000 series fats, where it kills the LA6508 IC.
Good to know. Is there a good way to diagnose a fried IC chip to confirm it has failed?
@@BorderlineOCD Yeah, checking the outputs and the supply voltage for short to ground (one of them being shorted means the IC is fried). They don't always fail with short to ground, but usually they do. There's also a way to prevent this from happening. Search for Matrix PIC-fix. It's basically just a PIC microcontroller that monitors Mechacon for crashes and instantly shuts off the PS2 when this happens.
@@niino4329 This^^^
Sometimes I come across those chips with visual defects. I've come across a handful of those IC chips that look like they exploded!
I just fixed my PS2 after watching your video. Now my PS2 slim( original owner, I bought it when it first came out)is good for another 20 years. I can't believe the improvement. And I can't thank you enough for your time and help. A million thanks 🙏.
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There's another thing that can prevent the system from reading discs too. My friend's PS2 slim had this. The grease on the rails that hold the laser assembly can get dry so that the rails don't move as smoothly as they should, making it so that loading takes forever or refuses to load at all. I opened my friend's PS2 and put new grease in and it worked perfectly for a long time after that. Also a sidenote: Lithium grease can actually damage plastics on the long run and is meant to be used mainly on metal parts. I use silicone grease with these kinds of projects since it's totally safe and long lasting for plastics and metals. Otherwise great videos man, I'm glad I found a new guy to follow since I really enjoy these kinds of videos. Good job on the project otherwise!
CDs didnt work either?
Great repair video! I have a few old PS2 slims from my former roommate with bad optical drives. I can't wait to try to replicate this.
What a timing. I'm having exact same issues with my PS2 right now. Thank you for the tips.
I am a reseller, so Im always going to yard sales, garage sales, estate and thrift stores looking for old video game stuff. For the longest time if I bought the item, took it home and it ended up not working, I would just toss it or donate it. But one day I bought 3 SNES systems and all 3 ended up not working and I was really upset. So I took the time to learn how to open them and understand what is what and common issues to look for. I ordered a soldering station and a multimeter and off I went. After successfully repairing all 3 SNES systems I felt so stupid on how easy it was. Two SNES just needed a new pico fuse and the last one was even easier, it just needed a new power switch. I then started learning other systems like NES, which is even easier than SNES, PS3, PS2, Gamecube etc. Not saying Im an expert on these, but I can now take it further to find out whats wrong and potentially fix it instead of just tossing it. So fun to learn. Recently did a PS3 console and thought it would be hard because of so many screws and pieces you had to go through. Felt like I wouldnt remember. I didnt have the new laser yet, but I just took it apart and put it back together to learn and it was so easy. Love working with my hands.
It's amazing how simple some repairs can be. I'm not a reseller, but I don't buy consoles full-price...seems a waste of money to me and I don't need to have the most current systems. I bought an Xbox One S last year with a bad HDMI port, and it just needed the solder reflowed on a botched repair. I've bought Nintendo handhelds with bad fuses and replaced them. It's so empowering to be able to fix your own stuff rather than throwing it away or paying someone else to do it...I'd rather spend that money on games!
Best part of the video at 12:36
Those 3 hidden traces dang no wonder ppl have trouble when they don't know
This works everyone. My man is a gentleman and scholar for this little gem. Mine made this buzzing sound when attempting to load games, but still read DVDs. Followed the instructions, and it works like new!
I didn’t realize that about the solder blob. Thanks for pointing that out!
Another common fault the slims have is the ribbon cable that scratches the disc
Nice video!
Yep I went through mine a few years ago for a complete cleaning and didn't get that ribbon cable in the exact orientation as before. It put a ring on disc 1 of FF7 before I could stop it. Still mad lol
You can easily fix the scratching issue by sticking a piece of adhesive foam on the back of the metal housing of the laser unit. About a couple of millimeters thick, it's light and it wil push the ribbon cable slightly down. The ribbon will not be able to bulge that much and won't scratch the disc anymore.
Oh I see how that might happen. I just checked mine and it's good though.
This is just what I needed. My slim is burning grooves in my discs, so it needs to be replaced. I would have never known about the solder ball, so thanks.
The disk isn’t getting burnt it’s being scratched by the bit of ribbon that pokes out of the console when the laser moves around. Best thing to do is try to push it down as gently you can. Quite the damn oversight if you ask me
I love your content man it is so inspiring to know people still want the old stuff I'm thinking about this myself
Excellent video. Very well explained. I will save it. I have a couple of ps2 waiting for some love.
Thank you for showing me this video on how it’s dome right, replacing your DVD/CD drive on the PS2 Slim.
I for myself have a 79004 model, that has a broken disc drive.
Will order one soon and change it. Now I know what to be careful off.
Thank you very much!
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I'm happy to see that the arm that makes contact with the worm gear used in the slim consoles is metal. In my fat SCPH-30001R, that arm is all plastic. The lasers still work, shockingly enough, after a good cleaning of both lasers. The teeth on the plastic arm is nearly gone, but I propped the worm gear up with a bit of paper to help aid contact as a stop-gap until the arm can eventually be replaced (hopefully with a metal one).
Nice repair! If I ever need to replace the lasers in my fat or slim SCPH-90001, I'll refer to this video. I would definitely not have been aware of getting rid of that solder blob on the new laser.
I was about to throw out the PS2. Bought a new laser assembly and it didn't work. U mention a little bit of solder to remove and things are working 100%. Thanks so much!
Thank you for this video, had to replace mine as I couldn't play PS1 games/CDs and pot adjustments weren't working. I did actually find a KHM-430 for about $20, works great now.
Had the same issue with my slim PS2 after 15 years. Replaced the laser without an issue thanks to your video. Appreciate it very much.
Huge thanks for making this guide! I had bought a PS2 slim on ebay a few months ago, and it'd been reading discs slowly but I hadn't thought that much about it (things were just slower back then right? I'm just too used to emulators having perfect load times), but a few weeks back it just stopped being able to read and boot PS1 discs 90% of the time. I eventually decided to look into it, and many people suggested cleaning the laser, and oh, PS1 games sure work now! But now PS2 can't boot 90% of the time lol. This guide helped me so much in replacing my laser. Normally I'm not awful with taking things apart and fixing them, but I've been through like 5 PS2s because of laser problems and not being able to fix them and my confidence on it was super low, but I managed to do it and now my PS2 is reading discs better and faster than ever! I didn't know it was possible for the PS2 to cut off its Sony screen sound early to get to the PS logo screen of PS1 games faster! Its such a huge difference compared to before where it could never boot any game in time to not hit the OSD "Browser Options" menu. Thanks!
EDIT: Almost forgot the biggest part: the recommendation on low temp, a bit of flux, in out? I'm so glad you said that, I think I would have burned it on a higher temp first time without that advice! It worked like a charm.
WHERE'S THE RED BULL?! Nice video thou!
Thank you for this! I ended up not even needing to replace the laser - just needed a good cleaning and voila!
Thanks for the video, was going crazy trying all other fixes. Was very worried about the soldering part but it all worked out
I’m looking for a PS2 to replace my old one, as it’s long gone. Good job on the repair!
Would love to see a laser replacement on a ps2 fat. And battery replacement
I just wanted to comment to say you are my new favourite channel, I really enjoy the newer format videos like this where you talk to the camera, and take us through the whole process. Not to mention all the links in the description, really appreciate the effort that goes into these videos. Great job and keep up the good work. :)
Probably a good idea to replace the 15 yr old CR2032 battery while you have it open.
Another common issue is that the lid itself gets slightly warped and doesn't apply enough pressure on the lid switches. If you turn the system upside down and it starts reading, then that's most likely the issue.
I've never had issues with replacement slim lasers. It's mostly the fat lasers. Not only are they not always reliable, you sometimes have to flash the EPROM using Lens Changer so the system recognizes it.
I always test all 6 disc formats before I consider it fully functional. PS1 CD, PS2 CD, PS2 DVD, PS2 Dual Layer DVD, Music CD, and Movie DVD.
I like your 6 disc test methodology, I may just have to adopt it :)
My ps2 would run ps2 games only but I just bought a dvd-r to do the free mcboot thing but the problem is the dvd won't run correctly it start spinning for seconds then stops I tried several DVDs and ps2 games and it was working but not the dvd-r how can I fix it? I only want this dvd to run so I can install free mcboot
@@fetchslaybffr I believe you have to burn it a certain way so that the PS2 can read it. I use Free Mcboot off of a memory card.
@@GoodVibeCollecting yes I burnt it using imgburn I did the same as this video th-cam.com/video/7a9ZIlWl2rQ/w-d-xo.html is there any mistake?? Pls help I'm so lost
@@fetchslaybffr I've never tried the dvd method so I can't really help.
I was lucky enough that a little isopropyl alcohol on a q-tip seemed to fix the problem. But I'm sure I'll have to come back and reference this video someday soon. Great video!
Very nice documented as everytime 😎👍🏻 so i know that these replacements have such solder blobs on. I knew that they have to be removed, but i didn’t knew the reason why ☝🏻🤓
Always great videos. Enjoyed the video and i am glad you were able to fix the PS2 slim.
The good ol days when you could just swap components out without any worries of married chips and stuff.
Before the Xbox One came out, my Xbox 360 had disc tray problems. All from not reading discs, no ejection, jamming ejection, not retrieving the tray, and gouging/scratching discs.
I’d buy broken 360s from Facebook to get parts from.
I don’t have a PS2, but was curious on how to fix it if ever it doesn’t work. Just want to say thank you for such a detailed video! You make gamers happy! I hope you know that. Thank you!
Just subscribed too!
back in the day the fix I used was putting the ps 2 upside down at a 45 degree angle. I have no idea why it worked, but most systems that would not read disks this silly fix actually worked. It amazed everyone I showed it too lol
You are straight to the point, very professional and sharp. Congrats. U deserve my subscribe
PS2 Slim is one of the most beautiful consoles in my opinion.
I hope that we get a good HDMI mod someday, along with an SD card game loader....
Waiting for proper ODE. The solutions with USB and network loading suck.
Had a slim for a short time and sold it at game stop because I was mainly PC. Wish I held onto it now. Been on a nostalgia trip for months now.
Very informative. No bullshit with you screaming or making jokes to get likes and attention. I have subscribed. I was having issues with my slim ps2. Thank you.
The lack of spinning orbs animation in OSD suggests that the CMOS battery is likely dead. There are rumors that a dead battery may cause the loss of the drive's calibration data in EEPROM. One thing to try before replacing the lens would be doing re-calibration using PMAP (PlayStation 2 MECHACON Adjustment Program). Doing such a calibration after replacing the lens is also a good thing to do.
Thanks for the tutorial. I just wish I could solder. My PS2 Slim was barely used and was kept safe and away from the elements for many years before I took it out recently to play some games. Gran Turismo 4 typically works, but others might work 1 out of 10 times.
The soldering is easy bro. I was scared at first. You can do it.
I've replaced about 10 lasers over the years, and only gotten 1 dud, which the seller replaced. All worked perfectly after.
Awesome video sir
Giving my shaft a wipedown fror old grease is my favourite shower pasttime
Legend, thank you. My new laser wouldn't read any discs until I watched your video and saw I needed to desolder that point. PS2 is reading discs and working again ( =
Glad I could help
My ps2 would run ps2 games only but I just bought a dvd-r to do the free mcboot thing but the problem is the dvd won't run correctly it start spinning for seconds then stops I tried several DVDs and ps2 games and it was working but not the dvd-r how can I fix it? I only want this dvd to run so I can install free mcboot
As always I loved watching the video. Great fix delivered with very clear understanding of how to do this repair ourselves. Huge like 👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Years ago I bought a cheap PS2 Slim with a faulty laser unit. I never worked on a game console, so I decided to change the whole drive which seemed a fairly good deal for me. I changed it and on first try, all the games worked.
After I rescrewed the case, it stopped working, so I disassembled everything again, checked everything twice, cleaned everything with IPA, reseated the ribbons, read a lot, tried a lot, but nothing changed whatsoever.
So I gave up, gave the console to a friend, who butchered it for parts and got me a working one for not much more than the other one.
I have exactly the same problem. You are the only one who figured it out. But you are too far for me to reach to fix my PS2.
Superb once again
Thank you for the donation my man. It’s very much appreciated!
@@BorderlineOCD you're very welcome.
What I like the most is we see what the system does before, what is done, then the result. NOwhere else will you find this🙄
Thank you so much. I have a used and old ps2 plugging in the av plug in color order and cleaned the system by blowing into it and using windex.
Pro tip: Reading burnt CD-Rs is different to reading game CDs. Don't test with CD-Rs and get everything working then put in your $100 collector game which gets scratched. I gave up on PS2 consoles after that.
Great video! What soldering Iron is that? Also I would love to see a similar video for the Fat Systems.
Another CLEAN job! Very satisfying!
Oddly enough, I opened my PS2 Fat a couple of years back when it wasn’t reading Blue PS2 discs and PS1 games, and cleaned the laser lens with IPA and a Q-Tip. And after doing that, it worked flawlessly.
i should try that on mine
Wow that cleaning actually worked. Thanks.
I’ve got 3 PS2’s that I am the original owner of. A 30001-R that still works pretty well, even though it was a MagicSwap workhorse for a few years, a 70012 model (yes odd, but it is an NTSC-U model) that reads discs so fast, it barely gets through the intro screen, and an NTSC-J 77000 model that is only reading some (not all) DVD games and PS1 discs only after entering the browser. I recently also picked up another 30001-R (also with the decal intact) that doesn’t read any discs to use primarily with OPL for now, but would love to get that one repaired as well one of these days.
It’s kind of odd that the JP model has seen the least use over the years (it’s always been in its box when not in use otherwise), but it is what it is.
I recently picked up a fully working replacement from Japan for now, but would love to get mine working again. This video sure came at the right time. I just hope I can successfully remove the warranty decal intact. Like you, I think it’s pretty cool to see that label still on after so many years. Only my 30001-R model is missing it. Thanks, and many happy repairs!
My OCD was like.... change the clock battery, change the clock battery.... CHANGE THE CLOCK BATTERY. He didn't change the clock battery. 😵💫😵💫😵💫
Cheers from Belgium! Thanks a lot for helping me saving my Ps2 !
Great informative video. By chance, does your shop repair old PS2 slim?
Great video. Thank you for the in-depth information.
I remember replacing the laser on my slim ps2 15 years ago. The replacement lasted 6 months. I then traded it in and got a gamecube
About to attempt a laser and battery replacement since I'm in there this weekend. The amazon link for the rectangular laser assembly now says the anti static blob is no longer on it
(but it was). Either way, I have a soldering iron and I'm not afraid to use it! Also, what was that liquid you used to make removing the stick easier? Isopropyl alcohol? or something else? What adhesive do you suggest to reattach it with? My laser sometimes can read one prestine dvd disc, but then it fails after it a few more attempts. Forget about well used discs so I think it's time for a laser replacement along Surprisingly, my 20 year old cmos battery is still holding date and time but might as well replace it if I'm bothering to crack open the case.
Just a quick update, becareful around the power on reset button! My little white micro switch fell off the power assembly board after it was reassembled and now won't power on! Looks like I wasn't careful enough putting it back in and the little button broke of the board. Ordered a new start reset board for another $9 shipped. Make sure you tuck in the power button assembly into the outer switch as you put on the top cover. In video, it looks like he just pops it on, but I think it needs to be "hinged on" / angled with the power button assembly carefully tucked in before "popping it" back on. Either that, or my button was ready to let go of the board and nothing would have changed that. Lastly, I did manage to test that it spun up a bunch of disks just before the little micro switch fell off the board and it looks like it was going to play. I only discovered the power button not working at the final test. I did try gluing it back on with cyanoacrylate glue while making contact with both sides but it was very unreliable and eventually I just gave up and order a new power board.
5 stars..... Very knowledgeable love your setup in the background..🤟🤟. Will buy & attempt
Thanks! Good luck with your repair.
very nice! didnt know the Ps2 slim would do that. My Xbox 360 did that after about 2 years when the warranty ran out, MS repair: 100€ - and replacement drive also 100€ -- got lucky and found the fitting laser on amazon for 7€ - and tada! it works again.
Maybe i should look into a spare laser just in case mine gives out some day, then im prepared :3
This flex cable if damaged is super duper cheap to order, I've ordered 10 of these with 2 lasers for under 40$. Also, this model is the ideal model for the MechaPwn mod.
I did a ps2 slim laser replacement a couple months back, had no idea about that solder blob and thought i got a dead laser, took a lot of googling and reinstalling etc before I found somewhere mentioning that you needed to do that probably spent atleast an hour wasting time on that lol
yeah another guy said u just drop in the laser i didnt know about the blob either but its cemented in my head now
Love your video!
Hey quick question, I have a fat ps2 with which the laser isn't moving beck and forth. The worm bar is greased, it's making perfect contact with the guiding arm, and the laser light up when turned on.
I'm wondering if maybe there is also a sensor on the fat that prevents the laser from going back and forth, if it detects that the lit is not on?
Should be mentioned, no-clean flux
Just picked one up at a yard sale dvd movies work but no every ps2 game it came with it could not read dics error
Me too
Thank you for this contact cleaner worked on door switches 👍
Thank you so much for this video and your linked video! I searched all over the web for this exact problem. Both of these videos are the best hands down. Very informative and explained clearly. I was able to fix the problem. Some my pots were just a touch off. Or at least to your values in the videos, so I adjusted them to those values amd works flawlessly! This was my system that ive owned since new and maybe the pots just got off whack from vibration over the years? This is the first time ive opened this.
I learned something cool today! Thanks 😀.
BTW is there somewhere that I can goto to search for tech specs such as the values of the pots or any other info?
Great video!! Thank you! Potentially dumb question time though, so be kind ... at 11:37-ish, you are "greasing" up the rails (worm gear?) on the side of the laser housing -- what are you using to grease the rails? I am looking to fix my PS2 in the next week or two and that's the only part I'm a little dense on. Thanks!
Thanks so much for a really well explained video! Just wondering whether the slim PS2 has an upper and lower laser, as I watched a video of a laser cleaning guide for the fat PS2 and it 2 lasers that had to be cleaned (an upper and lower one) and I wondered if that were the case for the slim PS2?
basicly the solder blob is a shipping/transport seal
My Children And I Still Have A Working PS2 Slim As Of 2021-2022, But We Use It Nowadays To Watch Legally Blonde On A PS2 Slim
My biggest issue was not powering on. I literally would find them for free and they would never power on. It was frustrating not being able to fix them prior to 2019 because there weren’t any video’s on how to fix them
for what its worth, I've had two tnings happen to me which aren't mentioned in this excellent guide.
1. the replacement laser has a sticker on it's back, the one that originally came with the ps2 does not. since i accidentally put the two next to each other, i actually ended up putting the broken one in again.
2. in case there is a BRRRRRing sound during boot, make sure you push the screw-looking bar all the way in, and that the laser starts from the topmost position. the brrr-ing is caused by the the litthe plastic 'hangers'/fitters skipping over the screw-looking bar as the system tries pushing the laser all the way down.
excelent guide man. the ps2 works like a charm now 👍
Hello. I need help with my fat ps2. It was working perfectly well last year. Now it has these problems.
1. It doesn't display on screen. The red and green buttons are on and the fan is working but no display.
I click on the reset button 6 to 7 times and then it displays.
2. After making it start there is no sound or a weird noise.
3. If it is displaying and then when I insert the disc. It is not being read.
4. If i click on reset button again. Everything vanishes. And goes back to 1.
What type of problem is this?
Would be happy for a reply. Thanks.
Would it be possible to make a very similar video about the Sega Dreamcast? Or how can we give maintenance to its GD-ROM ? Considering it's a very delicate piece and very hard to replace, as oposed to any other lense, the GD-Rom lense is not as readily available.
Anyways, very nice video and thanks for all the tips!
what i use to fix this back in the 2000s to early 2010s was using a tiny heavy statue put on the disc side of the console and it would read discs again
Awesome walkthrough. I was confident in doing it myself as it’s a pretty simple repair but always good to have a concise and clear example to follow through with.
thank you so much for nice and clean tutorial and explanation!!!
This video was very helpful. I replaced the laser and dvd rom games started working. It didn’t come with a solder blob on the new one so I just installed it(same model number). However, after playing a little bit. The game will freeze, a little unfortunate but I know I’m making progress. Any thoughts from here on out?
Had to replace the laser's ribbon cable on my PS2. Beforehand, I had a hard time sort of "hacking" the cable to keep it down and not scratch my discs, but I've put too much wear on it and it simply broke. My last attempt of gluing it on place (yes, I'm cheap like that) had me breaking the plastic lock on the laser assembly itself. It was so weird that the ribbon cable would go in, but the lock wouldn't go down. I finally bought a couple of cables, and luckily, the lock is holding fine, and discs are working. I'm surprised that the laser still works well, given my PS2 has a mod chip, and many of my games are backups. Maybe it's one of the models where Sony fixed the lasers burning out problem (mine is the 77001).
Gluing the ribbon into place isn't as weird as you think. Some ribbons come with adhesives already applied exactly so they don't stick out.
@@Janruzalem Yeah, the new ones I got had a 3M tape to stick it on place XD.
I haven't heard of to many issues with the slims when it comes to laser replacement. It's the fats that can cause issues. For instance I replaced a 400c laser in my ps2 fat (it would read games but the ps2 games took about 3 to 4 mins to run). So I replaced it with a laser from Total Console and it worked but the same problem accord it would take 3 to 4 mins to run a PS2 game. So I found out about some compatibility issues with these lasers with the orginal ps2 models. I used a memory card with Freemcboot on it and uploaded a program called lens changer and flashed it to recognize the new laser. Problem solved.
As always, top tier content.
I got myself a 70007 that only reads CDs, got it for very cheap since the seller had no idea CD based games existed. I want to try and fix it following your video, but I do not have the tools, the iron, or the laser replacement. And also must wonder if it's worth it given Open PlayStation 2 Loader exists.
My biggest issue is a 90001 with the orange (flat?) cable bulging out and scratching discs. Any tips on how I fix it?
I have a 90004 and the orange cable (under the laser, right?) is firmly into place. I would try to stick it down with double-sided tape or, if it bulges in a place where the tension of the ribbon itself or during the movement eliminates the possibility of adhering it onto something, maybe you'd be better of getting a replacement ribbon?
And regarding OPL2 - yes, it exists, but the load times from USB aren't that good (the ports are USB 1.0 or 1.1, can't remember exactly). That said, from my experience it loads as quick or a bit faster than regular DVDs. MX4SIO might interest you if you haven't heard of it - loading from the memory slot which is (believe it or not) way faster than USB. You can build it yourself or buy for ~20 bucks.
@@kiki6713 Yes that is the cable. Thing is, where I'm from every PS2 was already tampered with, lots of screws are missing or just super tight, including the ones for the laser assembly, so I cannot safely get some tape in there. That's why for now I just use OPL with it via network share.
Indeed, USB speeds are hideous but it has been getting much better recently. Give it a try yourself, there's exFAT support and up to 64 fragments as well. I'm actually in a raffle for MX4SIO myself, should be interesting!
Oh and yes USB is 1.1 on PS2, it's fine for PS1 and PS2 CD based games, or anything that isn't FMV heavy, or something open world like GTA.
Cheers.
@@xGMV It's been a while since I last played with OPL - and I remember that the lack of exFAT pissed me off ;) Tell you what, I'll give it a shot. Apologies for forgetting OPL with network share btw - that's a fantatstic way to run games.
I'm with you on the tampering situation - same thing where I live. Buying consoles for repair online is a huuuge gamble, but - on the other hand - it sometimes pays off incredibly.
And good luck on the raffle!
@@kiki6713 I hope it works for you, it's great we have exFAT support now but all my USB devices are "generic", and either crash the console as FMCB starts or when OPL is trying to load my games, but many report it does work and may even run faster in some instances, even when ZSO compressed games are present.
No worries about forgetting OPL's SMB features, that thing is incredible though, got it running even on a Windows XP machine, but no luck under Linux just yet.
Have you found PS2s with literally no screws inside but the sheer necessary like for the fan, and perhaps only one holding the PSU? This caused my first 90K's cable to snap 3 vias since the heatshield came along with the shell :/ again thanks to OPL none of these units are useless.
And thanks! It's the third time I try.
They honestly could have done something different to address the anti-static issue, like pack it in an ESD bag.
Just use a soldering iron 😆
@@rich2583 great advice for people who've never used one or own one.
Thank you for your videos. This saved me!
This is a really good video. Well described and easy to follow. My ps2 slim will play a music cd. A dvd video with no issue’s at all. But it will not a game? Would this method you shown in this video be advised? Thanks
Did it work?