Disc Reader Dirty

sonickillz · 04-14-2008, 07:43 AM

This is not really related to Computers but I think it would be the same for all machines, my PS2 has problems reading game discs and I suspect the disc reader is dirty, i took it to the shop and they said to fix they problem they have to take the PS2 apart and would costs about 100 US dollars, however when I went to another shop they said I could use a cotton bud and stick it in the PS2 to clean the disc reader, however my PS2 is the old bulky one and I have no idea how to do it. Can anyone help me??

Thanks
sonickillz

teamhex · 04-14-2008, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by sonickillz

This is not really related to Computers but I think it would be the same for all machines, my PS2 has problems reading game discs and I suspect the disc reader is dirty, i took it to the shop and they said to fix they problem they have to take the PS2 apart and would costs about 100 US dollars, however when I went to another shop they said I could use a cotton bud and stick it in the PS2 to clean the disc reader, however my PS2 is the old bulky one and I have no idea how to do it. Can anyone help me??

Thanks
sonickillz

Blow it out with a leaf blower or something high powered, and then get one of those disc that clean the lens of cd/dvd players. Should work fine after that.

just a noob · 04-14-2008, 11:45 PM

i had the same problem, with the same kind of playstation, like teamhex said, use something to blow it out, then use one of those disks with a brush on it

voyagerfan99 · 04-14-2008, 11:53 PM

Unscrew the case and remove the cover. (Just be sure if it's REALLY old that you don't rip the ribbon cable that controls the open/close and reset buttons. then unscrew the disc chamber cover and wipe the lens with a q-tip.

If that was confusing, try reading this Guide instead! Tells you everything you need to know!

sonickillz · 04-17-2008, 05:49 AM

Thanks for all your replies I am sure it would help, however I only have time to try these methods over the weekends. Special Thanks to voyagerfan99 that link really helped!!

voyagerfan99 · 04-17-2008, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sonickillz

Thanks for all your replies I am sure it would help, however I only have time to try these methods over the weekends. Special Thanks to voyagerfan99 that link really helped!!

I had a lot of issues with my first PS2. The lens died right when I bought "Real World Golf" two years ago. Needless to say, I got pretty pissed, and ended up spending ALL my money on a new (used from GameStop) PS2.

I need to get a flip-top and some swap-magic disks.

sho95 · 04-20-2008, 03:15 AM

Broken lens is common thing to happen to PS2. Hope is just dirty. But if you need a new lens check out ebay for new one.

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sonickillz New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 12	Disc Reader Dirty This is not really related to Computers but I think it would be the same for all machines, my PS2 has problems reading game discs and I suspect the disc reader is dirty, i took it to the shop and they said to fix they problem they have to take the PS2 apart and would costs about 100 US dollars, however when I went to another shop they said I could use a cotton bud and stick it in the PS2 to clean the disc reader, however my PS2 is the old bulky one and I have no idea how to do it. Can anyone help me?? Thanks sonickillz

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voyagerfan99 Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,953	Unscrew the case and remove the cover. (Just be sure if it's REALLY old that you don't rip the ribbon cable that controls the open/close and reset buttons. then unscrew the disc chamber cover and wipe the lens with a q-tip. If that was confusing, try reading this Guide instead! Tells you everything you need to know! __________________ Drum Major - Windham High School Marching Band Mach Speed MSNV-939 nForce Socket 939 AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ (OC'd to 2.20 Ghz) Power Up Black ATX Mid-T Case w/450w & Clear Side 3 GB DDR RAM 450 GB Storage (80-ATA, 120-ATA, 250-SATA) Visiontek Radeon x1650 Pro 512MB 22" Viewsonic LCD w/ iPod Dock + 17" Dell CRT Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard Computer Pics

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sonickillz New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 12	Thanks for all your replies I am sure it would help, however I only have time to try these methods over the weekends. Special Thanks to voyagerfan99 that link really helped!!

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sho95 Gold Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 385	Broken lens is common thing to happen to PS2. Hope is just dirty. But if you need a new lens check out ebay for new one.