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Instructable »How to Fix the PS2 "Disk Read Error" by CharlesB123 in playstation Download 5 Steps Share Favorite I Made it! Collection Intro Intro: How to Fix the PS2 "Disk Read Error"If you have ever owned a Play Station 2 (thick version) youmay have
Playstation 2 Troubleshooting Disc Read Error
had deal with the "Disk Read Error" problem. At first it is not so ps2 slim not reading disc bad, ... 1 Step 1: Materals"Disk Read Error'"PS2 Big Phillips head Screw Driver Small Phillips head Screw Driver Flat Headed Screw Driver ps2 won't read discs Pen or Sharpie 2 Step 2: Unscrew the BottomTurnthe PS2upside down and use the flat headed screw driver to remove the tabs, there are 10 (only six are shown), and unscrew the screws, there are 10 ...
How To Make A Ps2 Read A Disc
3 Step 3: Unscrew Disk CoverLift up the lid and unscrew the six screws holding the disk cover on. Make sure that your PS2 is unplugged to avoid risk of shock. 4 Step 4: Adjusting the Optical LensRemove the disk cover and plug in the PS2. Press the open button and then unplug it. Find the little whitegear and put a mark on it where ... 5 Step 5: TestPut the disk cover
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back on, put a game in and see if it works. If it doesn't work, open it back up and move the gear a ...Show All Items If you have ever owned a Play Station 2 (thick version) youmay have had deal with the "Disk Read Error" problem. At first it is not so bad, just one or two of the games don't work, but after a while almost none of the games work. You can pay money to send it in to Sony HQ and have them fix it or you can just do what they do by yourself for free. Step 1: MateralsShow All Items"Disk Read Error'"PS2Big Phillips head Screw DriverSmall Phillips head Screw DriverFlat Headed Screw DriverPen or Sharpie « PreviousNext »View All Steps DownloadAdvertisement
I'm a little late to the party...but I just got a PS2 for $20 at a thrift store, and was disappointed to see the Disc Read Error when I tried to play a game. DVDs and CDs got the same error. I followed the instructions here, and turning the little white gear worked!
I marked the gear's current position with a Sharpie, and turned the gear by "clicks". The gear clicks when turned, so I turned it 3 clicks, tested, didn't work. Turned another 3 clicks, tested, etc. Took a f
Instructable »How to fix PS2 disk read errors by LHYellowJackets4 in playstation Download 4 Steps Share Favorite I Made it! Collection Intro Intro: How to fix PS2 disk read errorsI will show you how to fix PS2 disk read errors. -Caution- Your PS2 may not work ps2 disc read error fix without opening once you put the PS2 back together so you try this ... 1 Step
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1: The first stepFirst you need to take out all those square things on the bottom of your PS2. I circled all the ps2 disc cannot be read square things in the picture. 2 Step 2: Take out the screwsNext you will need a screwdriver to take out all of the screws. Once you have taken out all of the screws open up your PS2. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Fix-the-PS2-Disk-Read-Error/ 3 Step 3: Opening up the laser boxNext you will see this thing with a sticker on it that reads something like -CAUTION- laser radiation when opened. Now in case you were wondering radiation is ... 4 Step 4: Clean the laserNext you will need a cotton swab to clean off the laser. The reason why you need to clean off the laser is because the laser is what ...Show All Items I will show http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-fix-PS2-disk-read-errors/ you how to fix PS2 disk read errors. -Caution- Your PS2 may not work once you put the PS2 back together so you try this at your own risk. Make sure you put the PS2 back together exactally how it was before you took it apart. Step 1: The first stepShow All Items First you need to take out all those square things on the bottom of your PS2. I circled all the square things in the picture. « PreviousNext »View All Steps DownloadAdvertisementI have done all the things instead i have changed the laser but still not working but it reads some disks for limited time and then disk errors
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Oh....I did adjust the laser just a little to be sure. About an eighth of a turn on the adjuster did the trick for me. I don't know if that had to be done but I didn't want any loose ends lol.Just had to personally thank you. I used both techniques, the adjustment (Which failed) and then this one. Now my ps2 works like new and plays all my games. So thanks for the advice. Much appreciated.wow i could have figured this out on my own. I thought you were going to help with realignment lolGood one. It always works for me.Disk read errors are mostly caused by the laClose × Menu Repair Guides Answers Forum Parts & Tools Store Teardowns Translate Join Log In GO iFixit Fast Order Create a Page Edit Billing Info Order History Logout Join Log In Repair Guides Answers Forum Parts & Tools Store Teardowns Translate https://www.ifixit.com/Wiki/PlayStation_2_Troubleshooting View Edit History PlayStation 2 Troubleshooting Contents Won't Power OnNot Plugged InFaulty Power SwitchPower Light Goes Red After Turning OnDisc Drive Errors"Disc Read Error"Laser is BrokenDisc Drive Needs ReplacingOverheatingFaulty Cooling Fan Won't Power On¶ The PS2 just won't turn on. Not Plugged In¶ There needs to be a power source for the PS2 to work. Make sure that your PS2 is plugged into the wall outlet, that the outlet works and read error that the power plug is plugged into the PS2. Faulty Power Switch¶ This could result from a number of things but ultimately you will need to replace it if this is the problem. Use this guide to help you. Power Light Goes Red After Turning On¶ There have been instances when a connection from the main power switch on the back of the console becomes loose from the internal power board. disc read error If you think this is the case, follow the steps in this guide to get to the power switch circuitry. A complete power switch may be necessary, or you may just need to solder any bad connections. Disc Drive Errors¶ Problems with discs working in the game system. "Disc Read Error"¶ If this error message is shown, the fix is really simple. All you need to do is open your disc drive to clean the lens. Laser is Broken¶ If your PS2 still doesn't work after cleaning the lens, it could be that the entire laser is broken and needs to be replaced. There could also simply be a broken connection, or an unplugged cable that needs to be fixed. In either case, refer to the laser replacement guide to help you. Disc Drive Needs Replacing¶ If the above steps have been taken and you still get disc drive errors, it is time to replace the whole disc drive. Overheating¶ System seems to be getting too hot. Faulty Cooling Fan¶ If you look on the back of the PS2 and the fan isn't spinning, it may be time to replace the fan. The fan is connected with just one small plug inside the unit, so before resulting to a complete replacement,