Was a few minutes away from buying a replacement laser and solder iron before this video. Six years later, it still works like a charm. Thanks so much for preventing a headache!
Surprisingly, it actually worked. Who knew it could be something so simple? In fact, I didn't even have to use rubbing alcohol, one dry q-tip along the two metal parts mentioned and on the lens (just for good measure) did the trick.
my tip is to push the silver metal plate that has the glass beam sensor on it back all the way. If the beam sensor is stuck at a point it will not read disk. Just push the thing bak far as it will go and it worked for me. No cleaning needed.
Bro I know this comment is 3 years old but I’ve been trying to fix my slim that I bought about 2 months ago cause it would only play ps1 games and somehow wouldn’t read 90% of my ps2 games. Literally pushed that metal piece back towards the end of the console since it’s movable and I’m literally able to play my games again. THANK YOU SO MUCH BRO I wish I could smooch ya. Was literally stuck trying to figure out for 3 hours now lmao so thank you so much man!! :))
@@Codyfree_007 Same here. I done tried everything possible. Mine reads most or almost all ps1 games and majority of the blue back ps2 discs. Doesnt read the regular ps2 discs at all. Cleaned the lenses and brackets, turned it upside down, placed a book on it but nothing.
Thanks, this actually worked really well. I've been trying to play some of my old games but I've been getting a disc read error a lot lately, which I thought was odd since I didn't play my PS2 much in recent years and my games are nearly in mint condition. I didn't want to open my PS2 to replace the laser or anything really extreme like buying another one. After cleaning those two things, my games booted up almost instantly as if the system where brand new.
Oh my goodness! THANK YOU SO MUCH! I wanted to play some games from my childhood and it wouldn't read the disk. I did what you said and it worked like a charm! THANK YOU
I see no reason why this would work. Those are metal brackets that clamp around a plastic tooth to lock them in place. If this worked for people, this method may have an unintended beneficial effect other than cleaning those two pieces of aluminum. Tried it for the sake of curiosity and it didn’t work because they perform no function outside of being brackets.
I decided to play my PS2 game today, had some issues but got it to olay for an hour almost before it froze and then the disc would not read again despite multiple tries. Googled help, not willing to do much though and found this. Did it, and the game loaded immediately after! So thank you honestly for this vid 👌🏻👌🏻
Same I tried playing mgs 3 on my ps2 slim (the exact model in the video but in black)it worked on the first try but then the game froze all of a sudden with my ps2 being overheated for some reason.Then I restarted the ps2,Aspect Ratio returned to normal but the disk reading errors started their bullshit sometimes it said that disk cannot be read sometimes the RSOD.I dont get it ffs if I dont play my ps2 for long the games would work with a really weird aspect ratio(the apsect ratio being small even tho I had full screen on the ps2 settings)and then when I played it again after sometime it starts to have disk read errors I dont know wtf is going on with my ps2.I just wanna play mgs 3 ffa
Didn't believe this video at all as it was the most simple solution i've seen, it worked wonders though. I'm now back to grinding my beloved Dynasty warriors series. Thanks a lot!
I was so ready to toss my ps2 and find a newer one. I tried taking apart and all the other shenanigans when I literally just needed this. Most helpful guide on UA-cam.
Wow just wow. I picked up a copy of blood omen 2 and it wouldn't play even though the disc was mint. This trick right here brought it back to life. Thank you sir.
Thank you so much for this. I was pulling my hair out trying to fix my disc read error and was just about ready to give up. I always thought it was just cleaning the lens, I never would have though to clean those. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU.
My ps2 has had trouble reading discs for a quite a while and I didn't want to have to take it apart to fix it, so I was so excited when this actually immediately worked! Thanks so much for sharing this tip!
It worked! You're doing God's work by making videos like this! I almost threw out my childhood PS2 slim cause I thought it died out, which didn't make sense since I haven't used it in 4+ years. Enough rambling, going to go play Silent Hill 3 now. Thanks again!
Open the top where the disc goes and if you look real close where the yellow strip is on the bottom there’s two rectangular pieces one right there than one slightly to the left clean with a dab of alcohol on a qtip and wipe dry using qtip worked right away for me refer to Dan wolak’s video of “ps2 slim model fix to discs not reading” video hope that helps y’all
*update* worked like a CHARM good sir! Took 5 minutes out of my day to do it. Couldn't hardly finish one song on guitar hero before. That's IF I could get the disk to read at all..monkeying with it for a hour or so every time I tried..now I been playing for about a half hour straight. No problems. No lag. It's like a new playstation for real. IM SO HAPPY! Feel like it's something I knew and forgot tho.. perhaps..many many thanks nonetheless
This revived my old dusty PS2 slim 70004 model! I did not have any rubbing alcohol thought so I used window/glass cleaner and it works like a charm. Before this my games would load up but would freeze shortly at random times no matter what game I put in scratches or no scratches discs. Thanks!
Those 2 pieces a just clips holding the laser assembly together, cleaning them will do nothing. This is the equivalent of polishing a car's lug nuts to fix a broken rim.
Yes man🤟 Your the first😎 Just lucky people react. It is the switch in the back that lost pressure by the plastics shape shape by temp. The switch is not pressed enough. Glu it or soldeer the basterd for life. 🙋
I got a PS2 slim today and was struggling to get it to read disks. I thought I bought another broken PS2 and was about to return it. But then I saw this video and by doing this method, my system can read discs now! Isoprobyl Alcohol really comes in handy with retro games thank you so much!
Hey Dan, I unpacked my Slim PS2 after years of storage since I bought an X-Arcade Tankstick (I'll get it in a few days) but my system wouldn't read discs. I found your video and she's up and running fine. Thank you sir for your homework on this and I will be able to enjoy one of the most famous systems once again. Now I just need to buy a new video hdmi adapter to improve my video. Have a great holiday season!!!
Wow I can't believe this worked when I tried it. You know how many people probably gave up on their PS2's but all they had to do was this! Crazy. Thank you.
How could these 2 metal pins be read-heads? They've got no sensors on them and couldn't even come in contact with the DVD/CD. So what's up with all the trolls telling this worked? The metal pins just hold the stuff in place, they're clamps nothing more
I did this for my daughter. She wanted to use her ps2 and it wouldn’t read dvds. She thought it didn’t support dvds, but after we tried this trick, it worked! My daughter was excited and happy! Thanks for your help.
Amazing!!! Pulling out the ol PS2 for the kids to learn on so they don't kill my PS4. Thought there was no way to bring 'er back but this video saves the 2. Two little boys are super happy so thanks!!!!!!
Tried a few things other tutorials said like adjusting the potentiometers and cleaning the sensor on top ("the obvious one" xD) and the switches. But in the end you were the only one talking about these sensors :) Thank you so much :)
aye you clutch. i just bought somemore PS2 controllers for my old PS2, tryna play mortal kombat shaolin monks and my disc wasn't reading. put thrillville in and nothing was working. did your method, and everything works. i appreciate you my boay. fr, you a big help
the best part about old consoles pcs and electronics is that u had to learn by nature how to do these things to survive so u had to try different things until u came to the conclusion .
Thanks a lot brother. Now I can play my all games. And now I can hear all my favorite songs of music director yuvan shankar raja audio CD's. Thanks a lot brother. This video deserves more views. If you don't have a alcohol just use a water with buds for try Appling 2 times.
WHAAAAAAT???? It worked! I love you so much right now! Being able to play these (g)old games is the best fucking feeling in the world! THANK YOU SO SO MUCH!
Just purchased a playstation slim and it began having issues not playing disc's. Tried the trick explained above and it immediately started working again!
Came back to this after my PS2 stopped reading digital devil saga 2. Takes a couple tries but it works. Make sure to also clean the Lazer itself and to dry everything off well. Thx bro xP
Hah!! I was using it last night and it was fine. I picked up and moved with the disc was spinning and it wouldn't read. I opened it and moved the laser/ribbon assembly back and forth a few times and then cleaned the sensors and laser. Worked fine! Thank you!!
This helped me today. Tried to get my PS2 slim to read discs for an hour and then found your video which helped me. Very thankful! Time to finally play Digital Devil Saga.
Totally worked for me. Thanks dude. I was about ready to tear my whole PlayStation apart and try the duct tape lid trick. I just bought Simpsons Hit and Run and Dragon Quest 8 and I was getting a little disappointed. You saved the day
Also, another reason why its not reading discs could be early or late signs of the laser dying. I'm going to try this method but I also ordered another laser to replace it.
I bought a ps2 slim from diss replay an only some of my games work none of them have scratches on them I know all retail stores don't always have brand new stuff mostly used stuff especial games system but sometimes you can try into fixing the problem but the thing is cleaning it may help but sometimes it more problems than you think but I'm going to order me a new one for Amazon but this video is real can help out alots if only your Ps2 slim just need to be clean 💯👍👍👍👍👍 grate video this guy put out
This worked perfectly! First i fixed the noise by cleaning the lasers rail and lubing it with fishing reel grease :D The noise got better but it wasn't until i did your advice that I got it to read discs :)
Cleaning the lens maybe!.. but here's the real problem for me anyways. My old PS2 slim wouldn't read disc's either so after a few years of wondering what to do with it I decided to pull the lens assembly from the tray where it slides on and check the wear to my surprise it wasn't flat to be able to read the discs properly so I put a piece of clear scotch transparent tape on the tray where it slides on just to raise it up a bit and it works like new it might work for you too :) I took my machine apart ( top off disc inserted ) I knew it wasn't a switch issue btw, ( it powered on the motor would spin then quit ) in-order to diagnose the problem and fix it. ( diagnosing ) is the key to solving problems!.. always. It wasn't 0° flat more like .0003" inch leaning down left on the disc tray
Was a few minutes away from buying a replacement laser and solder iron before this video. Six years later, it still works like a charm. Thanks so much for preventing a headache!
Surprisingly, it actually worked. Who knew it could be something so simple? In fact, I didn't even have to use rubbing alcohol, one dry q-tip along the two metal parts mentioned and on the lens (just for good measure) did the trick.
my tip is to push the silver metal plate that has the glass beam sensor on it back all the way. If the beam sensor is stuck at a point it will not read disk. Just push the thing bak far as it will go and it worked for me. No cleaning needed.
HOLY SHIT DUDE THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!! YOURE A GOD
Bruh I could fucking kiss you (no homo)3.I did this and it fuknin worked.Now I can grind Def jam😭
What metal plate are u talking about
Bro I know this comment is 3 years old but I’ve been trying to fix my slim that I bought about 2 months ago cause it would only play ps1 games and somehow wouldn’t read 90% of my ps2 games. Literally pushed that metal piece back towards the end of the console since it’s movable and I’m literally able to play my games again. THANK YOU SO MUCH BRO I wish I could smooch ya. Was literally stuck trying to figure out for 3 hours now lmao so thank you so much man!! :))
@@Joeru510yo what part are you talking about
More people need to see this. You helped me fix mine in 30 seconds
Didn’t work for me
@@Codyfree_007 Same here. I done tried everything possible. Mine reads most or almost all ps1 games and majority of the blue back ps2 discs. Doesnt read the regular ps2 discs at all. Cleaned the lenses and brackets, turned it upside down, placed a book on it but nothing.
@@eaglesfan9800 Nothing works on mine. Completely useless
no it dont work
@@eaglesfan9800that's because PS1 and blue black PS2 discs are CD-ROM, regular PS2 games are DVD-ROM, as stated in video they use different pickups
Omg it’s worked although I didn’t have rubbing alcohol so I used vodka lol
What's the difference? :)
Vodka is ethyl alcohol and contains impurities. No generally recommended. At a minimum, you should wait a while for it to totally dry
The gopnik way yes it work but is as recommended as driving lada with no hand
Would not recommend using vodka or any alcoholic beverage. Next time use rubbing alcohol.
TritnewVG I didn’t have any and vodka worked fine and it’s still perfect a year later
I know it's been 4 years since this video came out but I recently got new cords for my old slim and you fixed a new problem for me Dan
Can i use any alcohol like brandy
Thanks, this actually worked really well. I've been trying to play some of my old games but I've been getting a disc read error a lot lately, which I thought was odd since I didn't play my PS2 much in recent years and my games are nearly in mint condition. I didn't want to open my PS2 to replace the laser or anything really extreme like buying another one. After cleaning those two things, my games booted up almost instantly as if the system where brand new.
Tis magic
Oh my goodness! THANK YOU SO MUCH! I wanted to play some games from my childhood and it wouldn't read the disk. I did what you said and it worked like a charm! THANK YOU
I see no reason why this would work. Those are metal brackets that clamp around a plastic tooth to lock them in place. If this worked for people, this method may have an unintended beneficial effect other than cleaning those two pieces of aluminum. Tried it for the sake of curiosity and it didn’t work because they perform no function outside of being brackets.
Yeah, my issue is that it won't read DVD Roms, it'll read everything but that, so I was hopeful but deep down I knew it wasn't gonna do anything lol
I decided to play my PS2 game today, had some issues but got it to olay for an hour almost before it froze and then the disc would not read again despite multiple tries. Googled help, not willing to do much though and found this. Did it, and the game loaded immediately after! So thank you honestly for this vid 👌🏻👌🏻
Same I tried playing mgs 3 on my ps2 slim (the exact model in the video but in black)it worked on the first try but then the game froze all of a sudden with my ps2 being overheated for some reason.Then I restarted the ps2,Aspect Ratio returned to normal but the disk reading errors started their bullshit sometimes it said that disk cannot be read sometimes the RSOD.I dont get it ffs if I dont play my ps2 for long the games would work with a really weird aspect ratio(the apsect ratio being small even tho I had full screen on the ps2 settings)and then when I played it again after sometime it starts to have disk read errors I dont know wtf is going on with my ps2.I just wanna play mgs 3 ffa
Watch this at 1.5 playback speed
yea this dude is dragging it so much jeez
Didn't believe this video at all as it was the most simple solution i've seen, it worked wonders though. I'm now back to grinding my beloved Dynasty warriors series. Thanks a lot!
Ahhh I see your a fellow culture warrior😊
SO freaking grateful for your video! I've tried everything and it still wouldn't read any disc, but this little fix did the trick. Thanks again!
I was going nuts with mine and found this video. Now I can replay Xenosaga. Thanks!
you solved all my problems, bought mine for $20 at a thrift store today. thought i bought a broken console but did this and it works. thx homie.
I was so ready to toss my ps2 and find a newer one. I tried taking apart and all the other shenanigans when I literally just needed this. Most helpful guide on UA-cam.
Same here… unbelivable
5 years later and still works, crazy 😂
Thank you! It worked. I was scared that my ps2 was broken for good
2019 may 27 I was so mad at my ps2 I read your comments I thought it wouldn't work but I did try your trick and it did work lol thanks so much.
This worked 100% legit
Wow just wow. I picked up a copy of blood omen 2 and it wouldn't play even though the disc was mint. This trick right here brought it back to life. Thank you sir.
Thank you so much for this. I was pulling my hair out trying to fix my disc read error and was just about ready to give up. I always thought it was just cleaning the lens, I never would have though to clean those. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU.
I'm gonna try it myself, and if that doesn't work, then I'll assume it's the potentiometers at fault.
Good news! It worked for me!
@@skeletorment Is it still working?
@@gunnerzane5230 Nope. Now it's needs some soldering work.
@@skeletorment DANG! Thanks for
responding..
My ps2 has had trouble reading discs for a quite a while and I didn't want to have to take it apart to fix it, so I was so excited when this actually immediately worked! Thanks so much for sharing this tip!
Nevermind, turns out it was a coincidence because it went back to not working. Must have another issue...
@@XxiheartsupermanXx Did you ever get it working?
It worked! You're doing God's work by making videos like this!
I almost threw out my childhood PS2 slim cause I thought it died out, which didn't make sense since I haven't used it in 4+ years.
Enough rambling, going to go play Silent Hill 3 now. Thanks again!
Don't get lost!
Even if mine didn't work I wouldnt throw out my childhood ps2
Open the top where the disc goes and if you look real close where the yellow strip is on the bottom there’s two rectangular pieces one right there than one slightly to the left clean with a dab of alcohol on a qtip and wipe dry using qtip worked right away for me refer to Dan wolak’s video of “ps2 slim model fix to discs not reading” video hope that helps y’all
*update* worked like a CHARM good sir! Took 5 minutes out of my day to do it. Couldn't hardly finish one song on guitar hero before. That's IF I could get the disk to read at all..monkeying with it for a hour or so every time I tried..now I been playing for about a half hour straight. No problems. No lag. It's like a new playstation for real. IM SO HAPPY! Feel like it's something I knew and forgot tho.. perhaps..many many thanks nonetheless
I spent the last hour trying to play Lego Star Wars and this is the only thing that helped. Bless this man
This revived my old dusty PS2 slim 70004 model! I did not have any rubbing alcohol thought so I used window/glass cleaner and it works like a charm. Before this my games would load up but would freeze shortly at random times no matter what game I put in scratches or no scratches discs. Thanks!
Those 2 pieces a just clips holding the laser assembly together, cleaning them will do nothing. This is the equivalent of polishing a car's lug nuts to fix a broken rim.
Then why did it work when I tired it then??
Was thinking the same too
Those are the clips to hold the laser together, the laser diode and the recepter are not able to be cleaned directly, but the lens is...
Yes man🤟
Your the first😎
Just lucky people react.
It is the switch in the back that lost pressure by the plastics shape shape by temp.
The switch is not pressed enough.
Glu it or soldeer the basterd for life. 🙋
Homie 2023 and your still coming in hot with the tips even by today's standards that's a unknown.
Dan needs to go in the history books, this actually fixed it!!
Hey man. Thanks for the tip and advice. Your clip helped me to restore my slim PS2 and now I can enjoy once again Shadow of the Colossus 😀
I got a PS2 slim today and was struggling to get it to read disks. I thought I bought another broken PS2 and was about to return it. But then I saw this video and by doing this method, my system can read discs now! Isoprobyl Alcohol really comes in handy with retro games thank you so much!
Well good for you because my stupied ps2 cant read the disc even if i do this
I couldn't for the life of me get RE Code Veronica to work! Tried this and instantly started reading the disc! Bravo!!!
Hey Dan, I unpacked my Slim PS2 after years of storage since I bought an X-Arcade Tankstick (I'll get it in a few days) but my system wouldn't read discs. I found your video and she's up and running fine. Thank you sir for your homework on this and I will be able to enjoy one of the most famous systems once again. Now I just need to buy a new video hdmi adapter to improve my video. Have a great holiday season!!!
Yall, he's trolling. Those metal tabs aren't read heads, it would be on the lens people. Those metal tabs are clips that hold that to the plastic
Omg I am shook, I can't believe it worked! Thank you for the video!
Wow I can't believe this worked when I tried it. You know how many people probably gave up on their PS2's but all they had to do was this! Crazy. Thank you.
Never give up on these older consoles! Never give up!!
This was incredibly helpful and my system now reads all my games. Thank you!
About to try it on my brothers old ps2 slim which he hasnt used in 10+ years, the comments are giving me a large sense of hope
Bro I’m tripping, it worked immediately without even needing to use rubbing alcohol thanks so much Dan!
Sometimes it just needs a little love
Life saver. Very simple less than 2 minutes. Bam, the games are working
I just tried this method & it didnt work for me.
It didnt work for me too
you have to change the laser
Me too i change my laser but still didn't work can you please help me
I just use pendrive to play...softmod with fortuna...😛
That's right you clean those metal clips. Clean them real good.
Out of all the tricks, this is the one that worked. Thank you so much!
Happy, this worked great with me. I also cleaned the machine with air without opening it. thanks for the genius.
How could these 2 metal pins be read-heads? They've got no sensors on them and couldn't even come in contact with the DVD/CD.
So what's up with all the trolls telling this worked?
The metal pins just hold the stuff in place, they're clamps nothing more
I dont understand too, man
This is crazy
Omg you rock! Literally thought mine shit the bed and that I'd have to find another. This fixed it, it's working like new again. Thank you!! 👍👍👍
Worked beautifully. Haven't played my PS2 for a good 4 years and my games were 50/50. Appreciate ya in 2023 😂
Mine reads the disc but it says no data, what's the problem with mine
Me too
Dan you should be proud of yourself you are a great man
I did this for my daughter. She wanted to use her ps2 and it wouldn’t read dvds. She thought it didn’t support dvds, but after we tried this trick, it worked! My daughter was excited and happy! Thanks for your help.
How many qtips did you use?
Amazing!!! Pulling out the ol PS2 for the kids to learn on so they don't kill my PS4. Thought there was no way to bring 'er back but this video saves the 2. Two little boys are super happy so thanks!!!!!!
Tried a few things other tutorials said like adjusting the potentiometers and cleaning the sensor on top ("the obvious one" xD) and the switches.
But in the end you were the only one talking about these sensors :)
Thank you so much :)
Just managed to fix my old PS2 with this. Thanks!
Who else agrees that battle front 2 is the best ps2 game out there ?
It worked!!!!!! I just bought a slim a few days ago and felt so bad until just now..
Thank you!
On the bright side, you can now have TWO working PS2 consoles! You can even use one as a test subject for practicing repairs, mods, etc. :D
aye you clutch. i just bought somemore PS2 controllers for my old PS2, tryna play mortal kombat shaolin monks and my disc wasn't reading. put thrillville in and nothing was working. did your method, and everything works. i appreciate you my boay. fr, you a big help
the best part about old consoles pcs and electronics is that u had to learn by nature how to do these things to survive so u had to try different things until u came to the conclusion .
This guy deserves another Oscar Jesus 🙏💯🥇 🏆
Wow!!! I thought that my PS2 was broken for good until I tried this trick. Thanks again for this info!
Thank you so much, it works very well. I just tried it moments ago because the lens isn’t reading my discs.
Thanks a lot brother.
Now I can play my all games.
And now I can hear all my favorite songs of music director yuvan shankar raja audio CD's.
Thanks a lot brother.
This video deserves more views.
If you don't have a alcohol just use a water with buds for try Appling 2 times.
WHAAAAAAT???? It worked! I love you so much right now! Being able to play these (g)old games is the best fucking feeling in the world!
THANK YOU SO SO MUCH!
Just purchased a playstation slim and it began having issues not playing disc's. Tried the trick explained above and it immediately started working again!
How many qtips did you use
@@Handlebrake2 A 100
Wtf it actually worked as soon as I cleans those that’s crazyyyyyyy thanks dawg
This worked!!!!!!! Wow, probably 5th video I watched. My kids and I owe you. Thank you thank you for posting this, unbelievable
I stumbled on your video, cleaned the areas mentioned, and it seems to have worked! Thank you very much!
Doesn't work for me unfortunately. . .
Came back to this after my PS2 stopped reading digital devil saga 2. Takes a couple tries but it works. Make sure to also clean the Lazer itself and to dry everything off well. Thx bro xP
bro this shit is tweaking and it’s not working how
As a Straight Edge , I used Pepsi instead
Delicious! But I prefer Coke instead. Seriously, though.. Don't put sodas in your console.
Didnt work for me
Too bad
@@larvyxt0787 not too worried about that a year later. Had that swapped out by the store I bought it from only to not play it anymore.
HOLY FREAK
I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS
IT WORKED FIRST TIME AFTER CLEANING THESE THINGYS
WHAT ARE THEY EVEN HAHAHAHAHAHA
THANK YOU SOO MUCH
well actually it does not work the best
although it does work better I would say
Man this kind of works, it's like sorcery
Hah!! I was using it last night and it was fine. I picked up and moved with the disc was spinning and it wouldn't read. I opened it and moved the laser/ribbon assembly back and forth a few times and then cleaned the sensors and laser. Worked fine! Thank you!!
Really hope this works I just got the ps2 and persona 4 I ordered off of amazon in the mail today and it keeps saying error can’t read disc
how was it mate?
Holy crap, I saw all these comments but I still doubted it until I tried it. It worked!! Thank you! We were about to buy a new one :0
I have been trying to play nfs underground 2 for 2 years and i thought it was broken thanks
I try many time and Finally I got it you made my day bro
Worked!!! I had tried the potentiometer adjustment and still had a couple games that wouldn’t load. After this they did!
This helped me today. Tried to get my PS2 slim to read discs for an hour and then found your video which helped me. Very thankful! Time to finally play Digital Devil Saga.
How many qtips did you use?
Totally worked for me. Thanks dude. I was about ready to tear my whole PlayStation apart and try the duct tape lid trick. I just bought Simpsons Hit and Run and Dragon Quest 8 and I was getting a little disappointed. You saved the day
This efficient method revives even a dead laser , it works forever !
I was suprised, it really worked! Not even kidding, usually those generic videos do nothing.
Omg !! I just tried this and it worked!😂😂I didn’t have alcohol, or vodka! I used Tequila el Patron!
This worked for me, was tryna play Resident Evil code: x veronica and wasnt working till i tried this method, thanks champ
Well I just tried this and it had the complete opposite effect and now my PS2 doesn't work at all.
Holy shit dude! It worked right away. I was about to take this shit apart
Worked for me too… I could not believe it!!! The games that were giving me trouble were working on the first try. Seriously amazing! Thank you!
How many qtips did you use?
Also, another reason why its not reading discs could be early or late signs of the laser dying. I'm going to try this method but I also ordered another laser to replace it.
Did it work with the q tips and rubbing alcohol?
You are a genius. I was just about ready to toss out my ps2. Now I can enjoy my games again.
Wow this really does work, looked around for a while before finding this and finally fixed my ps2. Thanks
Thanks so much. This actually worked. Even without alcohol, also cleaned the lens, now it works again. thanks!!!
Thank you! It took a dozen trys for my slim to work again, (now I can play Devil may Cry(s) 1-3 😄 THANKS FOR POSTING THIS😉
trying to get more of a PS2 collection going and I was playing my ps2 and this error happened but thanks to your video it's solved, thx man
Didn't work.
Still didnt work💔
I bought a ps2 slim from diss replay an only some of my games work none of them have scratches on them I know all retail stores don't always have brand new stuff mostly used stuff especial games system but sometimes you can try into fixing the problem but the thing is cleaning it may help but sometimes it more problems than you think but I'm going to order me a new one for Amazon but this video is real can help out alots if only your Ps2 slim just need to be clean 💯👍👍👍👍👍 grate video this guy put out
This worked perfectly! First i fixed the noise by cleaning the lasers rail and lubing it with fishing reel grease :D The noise got better but it wasn't until i did your advice that I got it to read discs :)
Cleaning the lens maybe!.. but here's the real problem for me anyways. My old PS2 slim wouldn't read disc's either so after a few years of wondering what to do with it I decided to pull the lens assembly from the tray where it slides on and check the wear to my surprise it wasn't flat to be able to read the discs properly so I put a piece of clear scotch transparent tape on the tray where it slides on just to raise it up a bit and it works like new it might work for you too :)
I took my machine apart ( top off disc inserted ) I knew it wasn't a switch issue btw, ( it powered on the motor would spin then quit ) in-order to diagnose the problem and fix it. ( diagnosing ) is the key to solving problems!.. always.
It wasn't 0° flat more like .0003" inch leaning down left on the disc tray
But every time I turn it on my tv doesn’t read the ps2 and it is turned on
SAMe