Fixing my Childhood Broken PlayStation 2 | Console Repair

My PlayStation 2 broke and a piece of my childhood did at the same time. So I learn how to fix a PS2 Disc Laser and fix it myself! All so I can play classic nostalgic video games like Ratchet and Clank, Metal Gear Solid 3 and, of course, Dog's Life.
After decades of gaming, my PS2 not only decided to break the PS2 Power Button but also the PS2 Disc Laser Reader - meaning I can no longer play games on my PS2 as it stutters... until now. Here I try, for the first time, to get my DIY on and fix it myself with parts I ordered online.
Here's what happened!
📢 Shoutout
Massive shoutout to ‪@yourcoolunclemarisa‬ for the video on replacing PS2 lasers. Check it out here: • Cool Uncle Mods: Repla...
And of course, a big shout out to Vinesauce Joel for the hilarious album that is, Super Ghostbusters 👻
• [Vinesauce] Joel - Sup...
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[@jacques-dev]

This was such an awesome project man I'm so glad you got it fixed and working, very happy to see all those PS2 games working again.

[@DarkDax]

Thanks man! It was massively rewarding... even if emulation makes them look better hahah

[@yourcoolunclemarisa]

I'm so glad you got it working! Happy playing, the PS2 is a gem!

[@DarkDax]

It would have been quite literally impossible without your detailed video on how to do it! It's thanks to you that I get to experience these childhood classics again. Grateful for your content and support!
…now, about that BMO…

[@XanderRowlet]

Great vid and repair! I was an Xbox boy. I modded it when I was in middle school, upgraded through a number of hard drives, changed the thermal paste a few times, and it’s still kicking.
I have a fat PS2 (30001) that I got from my cousin and its laser is still working fine. Had to open it and give it a good clean and lubricate the disc drive, reflow the AC input solder points, and a few other things, but it’s incredible how resilient these machines are. I ended up modding it to avoid any further stress to the laser, so now it reads games from a 1TB SSD

[@DarkDax]

Thanks so much! I'm very new to this sort of thing and clearly didn't know what I was doing haha
That's insane - I wouldn't even know where to begin with that sort of thing at all.

[@thatguymarco]

I think that old laser from the ps2 could make for a cool decoration, especially after all the work it’s been through over the years

[@DarkDax]

I don't know why that made me emotional haha. What would you suggest? Tony Stark Arc Reactor style? haha

[@karenpettigrew1511]

LMAO all the way through. Very entertaining and successful xx💙

[@geolbaker]

New twitch soundbyte at 9:38 You're welcome :D

[@DarkDax]

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[@illjan]

Good stream, would munch on a ps2 again

[@aeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeae]

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[@silly_industries]

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[@DarkDax]

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[@HungryHungryB]

This put a smile to my face.