PS2 Essentials: Laser adjustment easy fix: 'Disk Cannot be read'.
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Holy Cannoli! It worked! I don't have a meter on hand so I went in TINY increments and booted up the ps2 each time until it worked.
Thank you so much! Its insane how many Slims have gone in a landfill for people not trying this.
You are a wizard. I just watched 3 different videos. Adjusting the lens was the trick. Their was the not read disc error and then no data error. I knew it was the lense. It works like new now. Thank you.
I just wanted to thank you man, my PS2 was starting to read disks very slowly and this video was just what I needed, thanks again!
Always willing and happy to help if i can! Pleased you made it!
Got my ps2 out of storage after 13 years, had this issue and was pretty bummed out and thought it was a lost cause, found your video and it completely fixed my issue, had to take apart the system 10+ times adjusting slowly but it finally worked! Thank you so much!
Hey Slender! I am so so glad you gave life back to my favorite console of all times!
So glad you made it! Thank you a million for watching this channel!
I have to thank you for this. Had trouble with both of the buttons that the lid presses down and then found out I had this kind of problem......yay. But this was an amazing fix. XD I did take your advice and adjusted slowly to the point where I had to unscrew the laser bit a few times and screw the two screws clockwise again. Better safe than sorry though.
Absolutely awesome, thank you! For some reason, turning clockwise did not solve the issue for me. I had to turn the DVD potmeter anti-clockwise 1/8th and it worked again! Appreciate this video very much 👍
you sir are an absolute LEGEND. thank you so much! i just pulled my ps2 out of the closet after many years, i remembered having the problem where some games would play and some wouldn’t but hoped for the best anyway, i tried again and same problem. now 5 minutes later after seeing this video i’m back up and running! i wish you had put this out 15 years ago haha
My reward is exactly this! Thank you for watching _ So glad i could help!
Did you adjust potentiometer with measuring or without
@@lu-ww2cn honestly i don’t remember, i know i went back and forth towards the end doing tiny adjustments until it worked but could have used a meter to get in the right ballpark first, sorry i couldn’t be more helpful
@@johnnydove thank you for your reply I am just worried about doing it without measuring
@@lu-ww2cn get a cheap multimeter, they’re probably like 10 bucks or something or borrow one from a friend
Sweeeet work! i am going to play all day today :-) Thanks!
You have better “customer service” compared to actual sony. I’ll be back once I follow your tips, thank you.
@LionHeart perhaps
It's been two years? Did you fix your ps2?
@@JoseRojas-gu3qm lol oops. Yeah and it still works
Great info! And it was nice how you simplified the testing of lasers by dividing them to CD or DVD problems!
Thank you so much Silver! Glad i could help, glad you subbed!
Is there a danger if done without measuring? And can I get a lens board ribbon flex ps2 orange cable nowadays ,please sir
My DVD laser works now at 1,045! Thank you!
Another console saved ....and this is my reward mate! Thank you for watching! Glad you saved it ! 🙂
My late friend gave me this ps2 awhile ago and i decided to boot it up and it didn't work even though it worked great 10 years ago. Never would have thought this would be the issue but the trick worked
Hi there Austin, so glad you made it right! Thank you for watching!
You absolute Giga Chad
This saved my PS2, I legit couldnt figure out why it would sometimes play discs and sometimes not play discs
Hopefully this works for the other discs and continued usages, but yea, definitely a like from me!!
Thank you so much Cipher! Cheers!
Works like a charm! Many thanks!...
good vid, clear instructions.
Worked great, thank you, although in my case I had to bring it down a bit, weird! Thank you!
An actual godsend thank you sir
Can't thank you enough for the help
Thanks for the specifics 💯💯💯
Still thinking about doing this put a blue disk in the other day and it seems to be fine for whatever reason but who knows how long that will last =,=
Workes like a freakin charm!!!!Thanks a million!!!!
Thank you! 1/4 clockwise turn and laser bahaves as brand new :)
I'm glad you made it mate! This is the best news for me! Thank you for watching!
This is Great information. Thank you 🙏😊
This video helped immensly! Even games running on a DVD-Rwork no problem! But now i have an extra laser in the mail that i ordered before...
Welp. I guess ill have an extra when it really breaks...
cześć :-) Thanks for watching!
Perfect up...I've turned anticlockwise about 1-2mm and it worked like a charm .Before that laser read just CDs PS1 games and some dvd movie but not dvd ps2 games .Now it just reads everything .Amazing 2 minutes hack 👍👌🎮❤️
Thanks got it fixed thanks to this video
It worked thanks
For my PS2, I had to turn the DVD screw counter-clockwise until I got about 1400 ohms before it started working again.
Thanks for sharing info Rock! What model of PS and console type is? Will need to note it down please.
@@CyberhugTechnologies It's a PS2 Slim model SCPH-75001. Thanks for the helpful video!
i give it a try , and i will let you know thanks for this video
To turn the cd and dvd pieces, do I use a regular phillips head? It doesn't quite look like a normal screw and I don't want to mess anything up
Hi, yes a normal tiny Philips type - it doesn't look like it but it is - kind of strange trimmer screws look like this but yes :-)
Thanks!
Thank you very much iit work thank you bro
Man thanks ! Ur god
My PS2 only plays blue discs. I'm working on getting it to play silver discs today. I tried this and, though it's still not playing them, it's now making a sound like it's trying to read them when before it didn't make any sound. Should I keep turning clockwise? I've seen other tutorials that says to turn counterclockwise. Is there a point that I could turn too much and completely ruin it? Thanks!
The particular model gets little more voltage clockwise. You need to double check laser model eg. pvr-802w or other? turn carefully though every time, we do not want to over-voltage :-) I recommend turn by quarter every time tops. Counterclockwise i have only tried when repairing Sega Saturn btw. and worked fine.
After more fiddling I was able to fix it and it works now! Thank you very much!
@@Zomy_Streams Yeah! Happy to hear that Rose!.. Very welcome
Hi my ps2 slim only reads ps1 and ps2 blue backed discs ive tried cleaning the lens with out taking apart but same problem what could be the solution?
Dear sir, thanks for the info.. i had a little bit problem to ask, my ps2 slim model no is 9002.. the issue is everytime i turn on my ps2 its on perfectly and then after i reset the game, the video dont come out on my tv and the disk dont spining.. i need to turn off the power plug to play it again.. what should i do? is that cmos battery or others problem?
Hi, it is good thinking indeed - the battery replacement. Sounds like the video output settings are lost because battery is off and needs reset. Check output config though first, to see if output matches TV settings and capabilities though, it might be CRT with limited resolution? - like 540p or something - then replace the battery - usually comes in green plastic cover. :-)
@@CyberhugTechnologies Nice sir, thanks again for the knowledge.. will try that!... its my lucky day to find ur channel.. my pleasure to subscribe.. good luck with new video sir👍
Thanks Bro
Could this potentially help with stuttering/lag with my PS2 Slim? I've cleaned the laser and it's reading discs just fine, but I'm experiencing stuttering/lag when playing games. Thank you for your video and your help!
Edit: I just attempted this after asking the question with my Slim model 70011 and it worked! PS2 isn't choppy and load times are incredibly quick. You saved me from having to replace the laser. Thank you so much!!!
You're the flash! I read it the other day but you already got it right! I appreciate your time and effort and Thanks for watching!
It worked! I had to pull it apart and adjust that dvd screw about 25 times, but it finally worked!
Good job Tyler! thank you for watching and for confirming the successful operation 🙂
Nice!!!
Tried clockwise for both but then when putting back, screw on the part connecting the laser to the twist rod won’t stay, keeps turning when screwing in. Is there a way to fix that? Would gluing in place help?
These are very tiny screws indeed and it happens so often! yes, glue would do but better to find a same size screw as a spare, only a bit thicker! Thanks for watching!
Cool I'll try this thank you
How come you didn’t change out the little clock battery pack when it was apart
My chiped ps2 slim reads some burned dvds fast and some it struggles. Freshly burned on a verbatim at 4x speed. Any tips? Is it just a case of adjusting the laser ? Or i have to try this with multitool and adjust the resistance to 800?
Hi, i would go for the adjustment first and see what happens, just a little turn is enough to check the problematic DVDs. i believe the latest DVDs are far more "thin" and with less layered material on top - not like the older ones. Of Course, resistance adj. is second option for sure!
@@CyberhugTechnologies I have checked out the DVDs laser resistance and it was set at 1150 , and it reads the disks, the only disk that it didnt work properly is San Andreas, but maby its the ISO or it needs a dual layer dvd. As far as i understand the higher the resistance set the lower the power its going thru the laser so it will last a long time. I have also tried setting it to 850 and still got issues with san andreas and no other game. So i set it back to 1150 and its runing great. Seems like a have a realy good laser that doesnt need much power to read. I have also found this useful document about adjusting the resistance www.geocities.ws/link642k/RECALIBRATING-YOUR-PS2-LASER.pdf
@@Gixxer983 The best description i got so far and by far! Thank you for link and the perfect steps described. Maybe it is an ISO thing after all, true. i wouldn't worry too much for a single title, the console can last for many years to come with proper adjustments. Thanks!
@Gixxer983 what model of ur ps2 slim?
@@azudifferent6857 Ive since fixed disc reading issue and have since moved all games to an external hdd with freemcboot
It worked! But I am having some problems with the games, a handful don’t play even though they do play on other ps2’s. Know any fix?
Hi, glad it worked! Try turning a bit more as, laser has become weak over time? Probably the other PS2s have much less playing hours in bio :-)
Cyberhug Technologies true, ty I’ll make sure to do that.
Thank you for the video, this seems to be really helpful :) The problem on my PS2 is a bit different so I'm on the fence if I should try this method. It can read PS1 games and double layer DVDs, but no single layer PS2 game. I tried Xenosaga 1 and several video DVDs and it plays them just fine. For every other PS2 game the game starts spinning and the laser makes some noises and it quits with a reading error. Do you have a suggestion for this problem? Is it useful to mess with the potentiometer in that case or should I try something else?
Hello, the grinding noise is different topic - Try please, to check my other video in the playlist for the grinding noise - Thanks for watching.!
@@CyberhugTechnologies Thank you for your answer! I only heard that grinding noise you describe once or twice, most of the time it's just a quiet sound where i thought the laser tries to position itself and just stops after a few seconds. What I tried right now was starting the console with open disc lid to see if the disc spins. With a PS2 game it accelerates and decelerates a few times, decelerating makes a "clicky" noise and thats all that happens.
I did what you described in the video about the grinding noise, just to be sure. Also, I did some more tests with discs after this:
Audio disc: endless "reading disc"
Video DVD: works
PS2 game: short "reading disc" followed by "disc cannot be read"
DL-PS game: starts fine
Sorry about this monster of a comment, I'm just really clueless about what it happening in my PS2 :( All the solutions I can find online only talk about how their PS2s can't read Dual Layers anymore or no DVDs at all.
@@ShiroiRyuLuga Hi nd thanks for sharing symptoms here :-) Sounds to me like your laser is about to die honestly - the only way to be sure is to go ahead and turn the potentiometers clockwise as shown. If problem persists then the voltage trick cannot do much since, the laser is too old to even support more current. That's why it goes fast then slow rotation again as it thinks it found no disk (weak beam).
Hi. Thanks for the video, it helped. But I have a question if you don't mind. Do you know what ohms I am looking for on potenciometer? So I should know what value is okay and what not?
Hi Tez! thanks for watching and for the useful thinking/comment here! Truth is, it is never very precise, after long trial 'n error testing, i can say just not to go below a resistance of 750 Ohms on the DVD potentiometer and try please, not to go below a resistance of 670 Ohms on the CD potentiometer Again, all these out of my lab and after several tests that worked for myself!
@@CyberhugTechnologies Thank you a lot, this will make fixing my PS2 much easy ❤️ have a great day 🤘
Ok but I'm curious, WHY does this work? Does the potentiometer just get loose after a while or something?
Hi - good question but all that happens is the laser gets weak beam over time so, less resistance is needed on the circuit in order to boost it up a bit. Sometimes, like you said, the potentiometer gets dirty and so, needs some moving but that is rare.
The system browser comes up, but dvds/cds/games don't work, should I still try adjusting the laser?
If none of them is working - cd AND dvd - probably you need a new laser module, the whole thing... You can of course try to adjust both potentiometers before but i bet you need this new mechanism to be in place.
@@CyberhugTechnologies Thank you so much for responding! I'll look into buying a new laser.
@@redumbrella795 Happy to help, thanks!
I adjusted my dvd up and down in small increments, but it still wont read. I don't have any ps1 games to test, although it does play audio CDs fine. it makes a grinding noise every time the dvd spins and it stops spinning after 30-45 seconds. Every video so far hasn't helped so if anyone has any suggestions I am open to discussion.
Hi there, please, double-check the motor movement, usually grinding comes from there while the laser tries to find the spot to start reading from and stops if it is not possible to start reading - this might be the case. There is a shaft from the motor to the lens part which does the movement up and down, Add some graphite lubricant around the shaft - just a couple of drops. The lens might need change after all, this solution shown just extends the reading ability of the lens but at some point the beam might be so weak over time that there is not much we can do other than a new laser. Hope this helps and thanks!
@@CyberhugTechnologies I took it to one of my friends who works specifically on things like this and he said that the laser had died haha. Luckily new lasers are cheap. Thank you for the help anyways! I am sure the reply you made might help someone else who does not have a dead laser!
Is it normal when I turn on gran turismo which is more scratched than need for speed and goes and the need for speed doesn't? (used by google translator) 😀
Hi, yes it happens. The scratches is not the only factor and might just be on the surface and not deeper scratches. On the other hand, just a single deep scratch on the other disk can make it unusable.. But of course, try to find the right point where the potentiometer screw should be in order to make both work! Thank you!
HI
What's the maximum number you can adjust the DVD potentiometer?
Hi Dean, for DVD part initially around and less than (
had to trade in a quieter less scratched ps2 slim for another one because they didnt up the voltage on it at the shop idc though im gonna buy the unopened one they have as soon as i can afford it
When I got it it can only read ps1 games but not ps2 I’m working on Turing the potentiometer
It will get back to normal! CD reading (PS1) is the indication that laser still works in any case!
I just bought brand new ps2 slim never used. It’s reading some disks which are brand new sealed games and other sealed game with disc error. It’s reading ps1 discs fine. Any help?
Hi there! The reading of PS1 disks indicates that CD is fine so, the problem is now with DVD laser intensity only.
Try this fix/test with the DVD potentiometer clockwise as described - small increments on DVD potentiometer screw only. It might help! First, try to clean the lens with isoprop alcohol and water (50%-50). Thank you for watching!
will ps2 play games with free mc boot and opl if my disc is not spinning? I just wanted to play in USB instead of DVDs.hope you will reply Thankyou.
Hi there and thanks for watching! Sure it will, it is better to leave it inside tho, even if not working properly so, do not detach it completely, if possible. The other option - if you have the good old fat one, is to attach the network interface on the back and attach a hard disk full of games :-)
@@CyberhugTechnologies That's great Thank you for replying.
dude i don't know why but after some attempts of calibration my tester is not reading DVD resistance, only CD, did i damaged DVD potentiometer contacts or what? Anyways i think that i can calibrate it without measuring it, just checking the position of the screw... Anyways it isn't that important because i bought some fortuna freemcboot memory cards with mx4sio for my ps2 slim, but damn i need that laser working because of nostalgia, lol.
hello, what is the correct ohm for cd and for dvd? 😁
Hi, on average - and usually - CD has around half of the DVD resistance set so, for DVD part initially around ~
My ps2 slim has the same problem; CDs work fine, DvDs won't be read.
I tried following carefully your directions but still no luck. Any suggestions?
Hi, I guess the laser reached the point that needs replacement - sounds like it - there is a certain point you can't do much and it is ok i guess after so many years in operation- i would suggest another attempt though! Cheers and thank you!
@@CyberhugTechnologies thank you so much for your reply! Have a beautiful day
What resistance should the DVD laser be at/can be at?
Hi Jim, for DVD part initially around
@@CyberhugTechnologies Awesome! Thanks for the help. I really appreciate it!
what about cd?@@CyberhugTechnologies
To oversimplify it my question about the reader
Does that thing move while playing?
Hi, yes - goes up and down scanning and reading data - thanks for watching!
Ah! Thanks alot for response!
My ps2 has a new optical drive and still doesn't work, my problem is the disc motor or atleast the signal to the motor, because the laser works fine but the motor doesn't spins at all, and i tested the new one in another ps2 and it was working.
Hi, sounds like the motor needs to be replaced then - but first - check the ribbon that supplies the motor with power and the instructions to start/stop... maybe only this ribbon cable is the problem!
I recently bought and changed laser in ps2 slim because last owner said it is only for replacement. And with new laser some games work others don't. Ps1 games plays ok, ps2 games with scratches works and perfect ones without any scratch don't. I am so confused right now. This type of adjustment have sens on brand new laser?
I have seen this happening, this is a behavior of cheap imitations of lasers not the Sony ones and so not much you can do - Chances are if you experiment with it, it will not be able to read that much of the disks.
@@CyberhugTechnologies There is 3 type of laser for ps2 slim right now on the market. PWR-802W, KHM-430A and SPU-3170. Only two of them is comompatibile with my scph 70004 mechanism: PWR (which i have right now) and KHM. Or maybe there is more lasers out there that i do not know about. Can You recommended one?
@@RetroMatter PWR is just about right. For me, the most well designed mechanism of all. It is just a matter of quality as they are produced massively and shipped in bulk quantities. Thank you so much for watching!
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how do i know how much to turn the potentiometer, and also is there another method of testing, i only own dvds lol
Hi there! It is all about trial 'n Error but if you wish you can attach a multi-meter to test ~ around 600 Ω or less. The logic and the idea is the same like the normal DVDs, less resistance, better flow of data bits... Please, bare in mind it is a fix that works temporarily - after 2-3 adjustments the laser will be completely dead - but this might take a year or two! thanks for watching mate!...
Had only one game that wasn’t reading. All I did was cleaned the lens with a qtip and lens cleaner and it worked
Lucky you! Laser is still good then. Cheers and thanks for watching!
Hey, I accidentally fell my ps2 and it hits hard. The lens actually has the same look as yours but idk if it will still work
Hi, test it like nothing happened and you'll see how it goes. If the whole head needs to be replaced, follow my other video, it will be fine!..
there's a bunch of issues with this one this will make your laser wear out faster and this will give more likely for your discs to get a laser burn
@redlightflash update on this 6 months later I can confirm it works lol
@@zackwolf1173 Thanks Wolf! It sure does, needs a bit ot patience! Thanks for watching mate!..
So if the ps2 make strange noises and try to read DVDs games, but with no success, and after trying to clean that, can this method be useful? Thanks
Hi, it can be the solution, yes. Strange noises might be not enough power to read the disk so, it tries forever - therefore less resistance might need to be adjusted (like in this video) but also might be problem with motor spinning (rare). If this doesn't work - after lowering the resistance level, probably the whole mechanism is dead and needs replacement. Thanks!
Not sure if you’ll answer but my problem is it’ll work with one game and I switch and it says disk error and it won’t read it and after I clean it the game works again how do I fix this? I feel like I have to clean the laser just to have it work 🤔
Hey Noe, yes it might happen, first thing is to check cd scratches underneath, one might have plenty and the other one none? second thing is clean laser with a bit of isoprop alcohol and see what happens. Hope this helps!
My ps2 slim 77004 tdp182w dvd's run 900 ohm very good (sorry for my bad english)
Dvd:900 ohm
Cd:432ohm
Runs
Nice! This means it is new, no need to go lower!
my ps2 fat only read dvd disc but not readind any CD Disc
when I insert PS1/PS2 CD Disc then I get always Disc Read Error
anyone please me?
Ile trzeba przekręcić ten potencjometr? Można "zepsuć" laser jak się przekręci za bardzo czy nie? chwile temu przekręciłem minimalnie, i tak jak czytał przeróbki pojedyńcze, tak teraz nie czyta ;c
należy go lekko obrócić - nie może uszkodzić lasera, nie - próbuj małymi krokami, aż znajdziesz odpowiednie miejsce i bądź cierpliwy
@@CyberhugTechnologies dzięki, 2 dni temu już ogarnąłem i wszystko czyta :)
I have PS2 slim and i can play some games like gran turismo,pes,the mummy and fight night but some game i cant. When i tried to play tekken 5 , bully and wwe, the game just stuck at loading screen. At first,i thought it was cd problem and i buy the new game but it still the same. Does it have something problem with laser or anything else. Any one please help me. I love this console and i hope i can play all of ps2 game again. Sorry for my english.
Hi, if you can play GT and others then probably the laser is fine, try to clean it with a piece of cloth and some iso prop alcohol - the lens only - and very very gently - If this fails to load the rest, check the potentiometers as shown but only tiny turn might needed. Hope this helps! everybody loves the PS2!
@@CyberhugTechnologies Thank you Sir!
do you skipped a step how do you take it apart
:-D right! It is easy, flip it over, remove all screws you find, flip it back and remove top cover.
PS2 is not complicated like PS3/PS4 which can be a pain.. Thanks!
Hello, my PS2 is in great condition but hasn’t been used in years. When starting it up, it plays audio CD’s and DVD movies just fine! But it does not play any PS2 games at all. Is this still worth trying to see if it fixes it?
Hi lonely, try please to check PS1 games in the first place. Then, check the condition of the DVD-Game disk. If it plays DVD movies, it is really weird that games won't work. You can try PS1 first to identify which potentiometer needs adjustment (i doubt the CD one) so, then you can slightly move DVD potentiometer to the right a little bit.
@@CyberhugTechnologies man, it worked! I followed the video and adjusted the DVD potentiometer ever so slightly and every game is working flawlessly now. Thank you for responding, you are a legend!
What tool did you use to adjust the dvd
Hi, it is a tiny Philips screwdriver, can't miss it because it's the only one that fits on those tiny potentiometers! Thanks for watching!
i am going to try this. my ps2 suddenly kept giving me this message, and i have to try like 10 times for it to actually start reading again. will probably also order a new laser just to be sure. i wish i knew this like 7 years ago, i threw away a non working ps2 slim with exactly this problem.
Hi there and thanks for watching, i hope this helps. Please, check laser model first but in any case, this solution can be applied on every model and even on audio cd players or dvd movie players.
What to do when ps1 games dont work but ps2 games do? The ps1 games work sometimes if its upside down so I would rather fix the problem before it becomes an issue for ps2 games as well since I had a previous ps2 that did the same thing
Hi, if PS1 disk cannot be read, then it is the CD screw that should be adjusted!..
@@CyberhugTechnologies thanks. I checked some other videos that explained it to me and luckily if push comes to shove I could replace the whole laser part. I want to keep that as last resort but at least it can be done.
@@CyberhugTechnologies also when I tried to run the ps1 game the laser sounded like it was trying too hard so I would assume I need to weaken the power going to it so which direction should I turn it?
@@Austin-bc1yh That is correct, it is trying so, needs a bit more power - check counterclockwise first and if it cannot read properly try also clockwise - depends on the model!
@@CyberhugTechnologies yeah its the slim scph-90001 it was one of the last models built. What I meant by the laser trying too hard is it sounds like it occasionly hits the disc or something
My Ps2 laser works fine but the engine doesn't move at all and I bought the complete assembly that came with a new laser and new engine and still dosen't spin. Any recommendations??
Hi, have you checked or replaced the motor cable/ribbon as well? this might be cut or bent in some nasty way!
@@CyberhugTechnologies yes and still nothing
@@rjprz5929 Sounds like a "Power line issue" before even power reach disk & motor compartment... Led goes a bit 'red' during initialization?...
@@rjprz5929 ...and do not forget to check the little plastic brackets that "allow" the disk to spin ONLY if the lid is closed.. maybe they're broken?
no the laser only moves and I checked the brackets there in good condition.
how many ohms for the dvd and cd?
Hi there, on average - and usually - CD has around half of the DVD resistance set - so, for DVD part initially around ~
@@CyberhugTechnologies thanks for the tip now my ps2 is working again :) DVD is at 1410 ohms and cd is 705 ohms. setting the cd to half really works !
@@jorickearlbastian253 Glad you made it! this is my reward :-) thank you!
I tried it, and I cleaned the lense, but it still doesn't read dvds of games which are not original (dvd-5), while the orignals work no problem.
I don't get why cause back then it used to read everything just fine :/
Try small increments and it will work for sure - just be patient as these potentiometers are so tiny and small increase/decrease is only needed! thank you for watching!!..
Turns out this is probably not the problem I'm having. See mine could read some DVD's, but not all of them. Now it can't read any of them. Haha
Hey, turn it the other way around, it should do :-) in many cases, the laser is so weak over time that can only be replaced - if it could make it though with some dvds, turn it slightly the other way around, little by little as try n' error...
Is there any other way cause im a kid
So is this the same cuz my ps2 can read blue disks but not silver
Hi Persie, sounds like it is the case for your ps2 too! Thanks for watching!
My ps2 slim wont play a vice city disc for very long and I've tried 3 different discs, no problems with other games, what could be wrong with it?
Hey, is the disk scratched? it is possible the disk itself is damaged - then again, what format is this disk and what format are the rest (e.g. CD or DVD)
@@CyberhugTechnologies the 3 discs were vice city discs that I had bought, one of them was still in the wrapper, they will only play for a few minutes and then give an error reading but other games that i play work just fine it's really strange
@@autumnishotterthansummer I followed some threads and many guys faced it, maybe you have to get the disk replaced because might happen to be bad from factory - defective - and second option is to try using another controller/joypad :-)
@@CyberhugTechnologies I'll try getting another controller, do you mean replace the disc drive? Because I've tried different copies of the same game and it's weird that none if them will work especially the brand new one
@@autumnishotterthansummer The game disk :-) it is not unusual to be defective.
I think I broke mine, I tried screwing it and I placed the laser back I didn't put it all back together left it open but now it won't load any cds at all.
Hi and thanks for watching, it needs attention, I know. If it is broken then it can only be replaced.
will this fix a slim that will play dvd movies but not ps2 games?
Hi there, good question! Actually if you manage to get a movie playing, then the games (DVD) SHOULD play as well.. ;-) Many thanks for watching!
@@CyberhugTechnologies Yeah ive got same problem, get confusing It works on All Dvd Game For play
but wont read on DVD movies, Only 1 dvd movies that works to watch it, But i tried any other Dvd Movie it wont read Do u have any solution of these?
Mine can read ps2 normal but not blue or ps1
ok - then play with the other potentiometer, the one for "CD"
I didn't manage to fix it, despite the 5-6 times i tried. Any other suggestions?
Hi Pano, if it is not working after all then it is a sign the laser can only be replaced at this point as, even the voltage regulation is not good enough for it.
It happens when the beam is so weak over the years and the adjustment cannot help further, thanks!
@@CyberhugTechnologies Thanks for the reply!! Someday maybe i will buy another laser and i will come back to inform you!!
At least your PS 2 console is working, mine was working Perfectly fine yesterday, and now it's stuck at browser & 🌊system configuration ocean seetings. 👍It's the silver slim version PS 2 that I have, I not only had trouble with ribbon, a few days ago, but now it can't read games for anything not even a cd disc ether PS 2 console moved on & got a life✌️ maybe I should to & stuff ejay clubworld PS2 game☮️✌️...
After i did it my discs wont spin anymore is there solution? Lazer is still lighting but disc dont spin
Ahoj Marek, Sounds to me the ribbon cable at the back of the laser has been moved? This carries the instruction signal to the motor so, it starts the right time when disk is detected. Check the ribbon cable connection :-)
@@CyberhugTechnologies its connected well. When i rotate the cd and dvd laser back how was it before now the ps2 start make loud sound and disc doesnt spin and i tried music disc and silver and blue discs and no one works
@@marekbystriansky2220 Then the motor is not adjusted right (the long screw 'golden metal thing' is making the noise as it doesn't go up and down and tries to find the right path to move the laser right). The trick is to have the '"silver leg" from the laser mechanism going to the motor the right way, and test it by hand, up and down before putting back everything together. This metal should have excellent fit/contact with the motor.
@@CyberhugTechnologies thanks, i will try it :)
@@CyberhugTechnologies ok, so my light stopped lighting and motot is connected well it goes up and down. I cant really remember how was those dvd and cd screws before, because i just rotate them little bit more to start to light.
Do i need to turn both of them or just one only?
Hi - just the one that gives you trouble in reading - the diagram in the video indicates which is for CD and which one is for the DVD - Thanks for watching!
@@CyberhugTechnologies ok...is it okay if i turn it anti clockwise?
@@xStarNxB Clockwise
i tried it and now unfortunately I can't even read CD anymore. Any disc I put in makes a stuttering noise and doesnt spin
Hi, something happened during re-assembly - make sure please, the ribbon is firmly into place (connector), otherwise instructions signals and power won't reach the laser head.
@@CyberhugTechnologies I think the ribbon cable is actually protruding more - scratching the disc and causing it to make this noise. I'm not really sure how to fix it though as pressing it down wouldn't help
@@Joseph27032 Got it...so, check here: th-cam.com/video/ym9kPhYHwaA/w-d-xo.html
I tried this method and my ps2 went from not reading some discs to not reading any discs and makes a loud grinding sound... I was not made for fixing electronics lmao.
It sure does work, needs a bit of patience! Try please my other video for eliminating the grinding noise, if you will! Thanks for watching mate!.
Mine can read cd and ps1, just fine. no dvd.
That was exactly the problem with the one on this video. turn the DVD variable as shown and see what happens, hope this helps!
@@CyberhugTechnologies laser was shot. I had to buy two lasers to get one that worked for both DVD and CD. The new lasers are very cheap.
@@thepolacek Happy you solved it ! Yes, happened to me too - I always put qty# 2 when it comes to lasers - Good Job!
What screwdriver i need
Hi there, a philips standard will do - thanks for watching!
You’re not explain everything, i adjust and sitting here over 8hours and still cant do anything the disc wont read
Hi Mad, you just need to make small adjustments and play with the screws in small increments - little by little clockwise - what is giving you trouble ? maybe you turned more?
Holy fucken shit it worked
Mine says the disk could not be read, i then open the lid and close it, the game starts loading. Any ideas?
Hi, typical loose placement it is - happens to everyone, watch for fastening the disk correctly into the central ring! Needs to be firmly placed in there to start reading process, then everything goes smoothly.
@@CyberhugTechnologies thanks
@@user-qc7hr4my7r Anytime, hope this helps! Cheers!
@@CyberhugTechnologies I don’t think it’s that. Its weird, when id doesnt work and tries loading it has like a buzzing sound, kind of like a tattoo gun. It’ll go bzzzzzz, stop for a few seconds and bzzzzz. When it loads right it doesn’t have that sound. I make sure the game is seated properly to. Any other ideas would be appreciated before I send it back.
@@user-qc7hr4my7r Hey, the grind noise means the shaft that moves the lens up and down doesn't get completely and firmly with the motor shaft! so, it might be in contact or not with unstable behavior - classic problem after all the years - the shaft is thin plastic with teeth underneath - needs to be gently bend to make good contact with its teeth again against the motor shaft - for this, lens removal is needed - if you think you can do it ok - i was planning to prep a video since it happens often.
I accidentally recently dropped my ps2 slim unit. Not sure if this video has anything to do with my issue but my ps2 games will no longer work however I did try an audio CD and a ps1 game and those both worked. So I adjusted the DVD screw on the back of the laser twice and the ps2 games still did not work. Should I keep turning the screw or do you have any other suggestions ?? My unit was working fine until i recently dropped it so not sure if this screw is relevant or not .
Hi Dill and thanks for watching. The mishap with the PS2 drop sounds irrelevant with the laser screw adjustment, at least for the purpose of it. The whole laser mechanism likes to be correctly aligned with the cd/dvd surface. at the same time the mechanism has this little "eye" to read the surface of the disk and pass it over to the circuit. There are many tiny little wires there to carry the signals. Bottomline is, i think you need a new laser - the whole thing - from ebay or somewhere - Hope this helps!