Trouble with PS2

Antihermes · 06-10-2009, 08:51 PM

I have the smaller PS2 and the top took a hard impact (gamecube fell on it ironically enough). I hear that the disk is dragging on one of the sides but I can't tell where. Does anyone know what the mechanism is to tell the PS2 that the tray is closed? I have found the button to pull the disk brake off, but it doesn't signal the laser to read the disk. If I can start it with the tray open, I will be able to see better where the problem is. Thanks for any help!

Carey7090 · 06-13-2009, 06:09 PM

You can try to take it apart. Assuming the warranty isn't expired. The mechanism used is the latch. When you hear it close you'll hear a snapping noise, that's the latch closing down. When that happens the PS2 knows it can power on. This is a safety precaution as the laser with prolonged exposure can damage a persons eyes. But in any case it sounds as if something is either deformed or lose, try playing it vertically. Just stand your PS2 up in a vertical position and see if that changes anything. If it's already vertical then try horizontal. Of course don't do this while it is turned on, as any sudden movement can further damage the disc or even PS2 hardware.

06-10-2009, 08:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
Antihermes Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1 OS: xp	Trouble with PS2 I have the smaller PS2 and the top took a hard impact (gamecube fell on it ironically enough). I hear that the disk is dragging on one of the sides but I can't tell where. Does anyone know what the mechanism is to tell the PS2 that the tray is closed? I have found the button to pull the disk brake off, but it doesn't signal the laser to read the disk. If I can start it with the tray open, I will be able to see better where the problem is. Thanks for any help!

06-13-2009, 06:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
Carey7090 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO USA Posts: 213 OS: XP Pro.	Re: Trouble with PS2 You can try to take it apart. Assuming the warranty isn't expired. The mechanism used is the latch. When you hear it close you'll hear a snapping noise, that's the latch closing down. When that happens the PS2 knows it can power on. This is a safety precaution as the laser with prolonged exposure can damage a persons eyes. But in any case it sounds as if something is either deformed or lose, try playing it vertically. Just stand your PS2 up in a vertical position and see if that changes anything. If it's already vertical then try horizontal. Of course don't do this while it is turned on, as any sudden movement can further damage the disc or even PS2 hardware.