My PS2 has stopped working

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  1. mem_reddog

    mem_reddog New Member

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    Well my PS2 died over the weekend. It will not load any discs, it just goes straight to the browser configuration screen. I assume there is a problem with the dvd/cd drive or the laser. I tried a can of air to blow it out but that accomplished nothing. I haven't been able to find any local repair shop as of yet, so my question is does anyone recommend any particular online repair place, or any places that I definately should NOT use. Thanks for your help guys/gals.
     
  2. ButtleMan

    ButtleMan New Member

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    YOu're probably better off just buying a new one then repairing it.
     
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    mem_reddog New Member

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    That is more and more looking like my best choice, thanks.
     
  4. ButtleMan

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    Did you try other games or just one?
     
  5. mem_reddog

    mem_reddog New Member

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    I tried 4, I knew after 2, but the wishful thinking made me try 2 more just in case.
     
  6. Paddock

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    If you're leaning towards a new one, might as well take it apart a little and clean the laser and see if you can fix it.
     
  7. mem_reddog

    mem_reddog New Member

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    I will have to find some instructions on how to take it apart. I couldn't find 1 visible screw anywhere on that thing. Sony went to a lot of trouble to make it unuser friendly when it comes to taking the PS2 apart.
     
  8. dwalsh

    dwalsh 2006 TGG.com Rookie of the Year Award Winner

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    Go to Best Buy and get xbox 360... actually Costco is now selling 360 with another wireless controller, PGR 3, rechargable battery pack, and remote...
     
  9. Royal Tee

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    Excellent advice!
     
  10. GreyhoundJet

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    Call the Sony number and find out how to get a repair. It probably will cost you 40 dollars... i don't know if this is what you lookin for but good luck
     
  11. twinjetfan

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    Actually, when I called up Sony (I had a disk reading problem) they fixed it for free.
     
  12. RuneMagik

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    If you end up deciding to buy a new one take the broken one to Gamestop or EBGames. They buy used PS2's for $50. If they remember to test it out they'll charge you a $15 refurb fee but you'll still get $35 out of the broken one to put towards buying a new one or as some people suggested, a 360.
     
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    mem_reddog New Member

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    Thanks for all the great advice, now I am really leaning toward just buying another gaming system, but I may try calling Sony and see what happens. That would save me a lot of money for the time being. If I get a XBox 360 b4 my son all hell may break loose. :lol:
     
  14. Tight

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    Your not talking about the slim ps2, i hope.

    Turn the ps2 over and the bottom you'll see six or 8 squares. Use a flathead screw driver and remove the squares. NOw you see your screws. Remove them all.

    turn it back over and mess around with it.

    If your going to buy a new one get The same big one . The slim version eats a$$
     
  15. McNazTee

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    I've both went through Sony and then last time, after sending it off for a month to be cleaned... I opened it and cleaned the laser myself. It IS the laser and a common problem... google will have a lot of info on how to clean it.
     
  16. mem_reddog

    mem_reddog New Member

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    Thanks, it's definately worth a shot. I certainly can't make it any worse. :)

    I am gonna try this tonight and see if cleaning the laser will fix the problem. And I have the big PS2 not the new slim one.
     
  17. jkgrandchamp

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    Expensive paper weight . JK
     
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  18. Keeprunning28

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    I've had the slim PS2 for a couple of years now and its been fine
     
  19. Tight

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    Correct me if im wrong but the slim ps2 came out last year. How in the hell did you have it for a "couple" years
     
  20. gustoonarmy

    gustoonarmy 2006-2007 TGG.com Best International Poster of the

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    sounds like laser has gone , mine did the same thing and I bought another laser off ebay , its dead easy to fix.
    If you open up the back of your playstation and look at the laser it will have a code on the side of it , use that code on ebay and pick one up cheap.
    For example
    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-PS2-PLAY-...277048379QQcategoryZ11319QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

    Another helpfull thing to do is to buy a repair manual , (usually sent in a PDF format via email)

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fix-Disk-Read...276852519QQcategoryZ11328QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

    hope this helps.
     

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