This PS2 Slim turns on but won't read a disc. It doesn't even try. Follow along as I try to diagnose and repair the problem. / @fixmorewasteless
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@FixMoreWasteLess3 ай бұрын
I've had a few people commenting to see if I can fix device. Well, if you're interested in having me try to fix your device, feel free to shoot me an email at fixmorewasteless@gmail.com. This isn't a paid service, just something I want to do to help those who need it. You'd be responsible for return shipping and any major parts like screens, so it's not a completely free service, but I'm not charging for the repair. Email me about your device and what the issue is and I'll let you know if I think I can help.
@ReNooB644 ай бұрын
I had mine not so long ago,everything was until recently when reading the disc was always making this clicking sound and it couldn’t read the disc,did exactly what was shown in the video and it works again just fine,thank you!.
@FixMoreWasteLess4 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
@takmk Жыл бұрын
Hi there! A thing I usually check on PS2 Slim before I even put a game on it, it's if the flex cable from the lens sensor goes "above the line" where the disc would be, because I saw many of them scratching them... You could glue part of it again to the metal shield, or just replace it.
@FixMoreWasteLess Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip. I’ll keep that in mind.
@MpSniperM19114 ай бұрын
2:36 this is the sound of happiness
@hamshankscps10498 күн бұрын
This is awesome, this is exactly what I was looking for.
@andrewnoverr4646 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! This is what was happening w/ my PS2 and now it's working again.
@FixMoreWasteLess11 ай бұрын
Awesome! Glad it helped.
@delowanfocus4 күн бұрын
Thanks for that, I was going to open my PS2 and slammed the cover a bit harder than usual and boom, sensors started working again. I think my console needs a cleaning. It's been in the storage for so long. :)
@chiraggolecha3265 Жыл бұрын
You fast forwarded the segment I was watching video for🥺
@FixMoreWasteLess Жыл бұрын
Oh no. Which part?
@chiraggolecha3265 Жыл бұрын
@@FixMoreWasteLess console opening and repairing one
@FixMoreWasteLess Жыл бұрын
Yeah the repair on this one was quite minimal. Just the sensors needing a bit of cleaning. Unfortunately I didn’t capture that part on camera. I’ve got another slim video coming soon. I’ll try and show the tear down more thoroughly. Still trying to figure out what works well and what doesn’t. Thanks for the feedback
@misterfixit51867 ай бұрын
Thanks....a lil pressure...and a heavy candle on the lid ...it now works
@lukekader62533 ай бұрын
My dude i love you, you are a great person this wont fix alot of peoples problems but the peoples problems it does fix will be very realeved and thank full you existe
@charlienws3 ай бұрын
I replace the whole laser assembly and press both sensors and the laser move but still doesn't spin... what could be
@ManBunGaming Жыл бұрын
hey you have a cool yt channel i hope you blow up in subs i love the ps2 btw
@FixMoreWasteLess Жыл бұрын
Thanks I appreciate that.
@buyilemzinyathi5697 ай бұрын
Thank you good sir, my problem was applying pressure to th3 back sensor 🙏 hope you are having a good Christmas 🎄
@FixMoreWasteLess7 ай бұрын
Thanks, you too! Glad it helped!
@Labolas2Glasya5 ай бұрын
How hard did you have to press down on the lid for it to trigger the sensors? I have to press down witha good, almost scary amount of force. But it seems to be same issue as you showed. Thank you so much for this vid, there is still hope for my old baby ^^
@FixMoreWasteLess5 ай бұрын
Not too hard for that one. If it does work when you push down there some hope for the sensor. I’d use some ipa on the sensor with a toothbrush or q-tip and see if that helps improve it.
@RLuna309 Жыл бұрын
i just got a "refurbished" ps2 and i'm having a similar problem except it makes a buzzing sound like it's attempting to spin but it won't
@FixMoreWasteLess Жыл бұрын
I'd check to make sure the ribbon cables connected to the disc drive are secure. I have a newer video where at the end the cable attached to the back of the drive was loose and the spindle motor just kept spinning when closed. Hopefully its something simple like that. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jtqGmdujqtvHZHk.html
@GranieNaSpontanie199410 ай бұрын
It works for me. I tried the expensive games on my modded 75004 and I only have issue with disc sensors :) Thanks for advice. That reminds me of hell with UMD sensor in PSP 😑
@FixMoreWasteLess10 ай бұрын
Glad it could help.
@serene2620 Жыл бұрын
Loved the video thank you! it got one of my ps2 slims working after this.
@FixMoreWasteLess Жыл бұрын
Awesome! So glad it helped.
@serene2620 Жыл бұрын
@@FixMoreWasteLess Yeah, I love the message on your channel. I really enjoy cleaning & fixing electronics. I bought myself a lot of 11 broken ps2 slims and have got 4 fully working without having to buy any parts yet (doing this, fixing a power supply, cleaning laser etc). I'm absolutely loving it. Love to see a channel like this, amazing work thank you once again!
@serene2620 Жыл бұрын
@@FixMoreWasteLess Hey, i've got a ps2 slim model 77003 and the disc isn't being read and the disc spins incredibly quick, way too fast. Any idea what might be causing that?
@FixMoreWasteLess Жыл бұрын
Never seen that. Have you tried swapping out the laser from one of your other slims? Might tell you if it’s the laser or the system causing the issue.
@serene2620 Жыл бұрын
@@FixMoreWasteLess I tried with another laser (not sure if the other laser was dead or not) and same thing. I'll have to get my hands on some new lasers from aliexpress soon.
@Electro096 Жыл бұрын
My PS2 slim has a grinding noise where the laser comes down and hits the spindle but the disc doesn't read. I hope u can find a PS2 like that because I don't know how to fix it.
@FixMoreWasteLess Жыл бұрын
I have some other PS2 slims that need fixing. I'll let you know if any have a similar issue.
@DaPointa18 күн бұрын
Um, My PS2 knows the disc exists, it valiantly tries, but i think the disc motor died. I definitely, know it can detect whether the door is open or closed, yet the lens might be ruined. I don't think its the case, though.
@hamasakikenji4554 Жыл бұрын
I and many other would just remove the rear switch and short it with a solder blob or wire, because later version slim ps2 did what the the ps1 did and rely on 1 switch problem solve, plus the front power is removable so you can replace or fix it.
@ergheiz834 ай бұрын
Sorry for the dumb question, but what exactly did you do to the sensors to have them working properly? I see you only tested them...
@FixMoreWasteLess4 ай бұрын
I cleaned them with some ipa and compressed air but these sensors weren’t that far gone. Sometimes the rear sensor just doesn’t want to work anymore and in that case you’re better off soldering a wire between the two sides. it’s the better long term solution but more involved. Hope that helps.
@lord_beethoven1169 Жыл бұрын
I have learned from my PS2 slim that the blue ribbon cable for the power button is prone to failure.
@FixMoreWasteLess Жыл бұрын
That’s also true for the PS2 fat. I had one fall apart while trying to reinstall it and had to buy a new one.
@lord_beethoven1169 Жыл бұрын
@@FixMoreWasteLess sure. But with the slim model. The power button ribbon cable can make it appear that the disc drive isn’t working.
@KogaNobuyoshi10 ай бұрын
It does spin when you hold the sensors after a number of tries, but what's the solution for when you want to play games? I tried dusting already, but should I put something on top of the console?
@FixMoreWasteLess10 ай бұрын
I have another video where I bypass the sensor by creating a connection between the two points. If you have the tools to do it it’s kind of a permanent fix. Could try soaking the sensor in some ipa. I’d caution against placing anything on top. It could cause the disc to scratch. One other thing is to make sure the lid isn’t damaged and that the plastic piece that triggers the sensors are still in place. Here’s the video. You can skip ahead to about the 8 min mark for the sensors fix. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jtqGmdujqtvHZHk.htmlsi=BeFAvGdngMx2AA7f Hope you get it working!
@KogaNobuyoshi10 ай бұрын
@@FixMoreWasteLessI understand that placing something on top is a risk, but my console is almost 20 years old so this is probably the only hope. It hasn't been touched in over a decade. I got it to work miraculously, but it only reads disks if enough pressure is put on the lid.
@Optimalbso7 ай бұрын
Please help me im begging, my ps2 slim has a modchip and when i put in any disc and click reset nothing happens, even if i wait for 50 mins nothing happens just a black screen I can play games fine in opl but sir please explain
@Jeepkid3D11 күн бұрын
Pushed sensors down and still didn't spin
@patriksulc49574 ай бұрын
hello, I have a problem with my ps2 .. when I insert a disc, the laser normally moves up and down, but the cd/dvd only rotates a little and then stops and you can just see the laser trying to catch somewhere .. don't you know what to do with it please?
@gerbenvandooren60372 ай бұрын
Anything found yet? I seem to have the same problem.
@DxrinENT9 ай бұрын
Mine doesnt spin AT ALL like nothing not even the eye doesnt matter how much weight you put on it doesnt matter if both switches are held down, ive even cleaned out the whole thing NOTHING and its driving me insane i have no idea why its most likely just a dead drive ive tried multiple different games and cds even, the whole drive is completly frozen it doesnt move or make any noise so i think my ps2 is unfixable at this point 😑
@AlKaseltzer8711 ай бұрын
How about a slim with a working laser with the lid closed or the two sensors pressed, but the motor doesn't spin? Bad motor?
@FixMoreWasteLess11 ай бұрын
Could be the motor. Check all the ribbon cables for the laser assembly too. Sometimes if they’re not well connected or damaged they’ll affect things like that. Also try cleaning the motor good with ipa or compressed air before writing it off. Hopefully it’s something simple like that.
@JuliusSanchez-kx8xe4 ай бұрын
mine isnt spinning at all when i push it and even when i put someting heavy on top of it
@FixMoreWasteLess4 ай бұрын
The rear sensor might be too far gone. Best (long term not necessarily easiest) solution is to solder a bridge between the two connections.
@Silver_-lq4sx9 ай бұрын
I have a ps2 slim 9001 model and I can't get the disk to spin. When I close it the laser moves like it wants to read but can't bc the disc isn't spinning. I think it might be the little motor that makes it move. Any ideas?
@FixMoreWasteLess9 ай бұрын
Maybe try looking at the ribbon cables attached to the laser and make sure they're connected well. But it could be that the laser is failing and isn't able to tell there's a disc in the system. I think in that situation, the laser moves to check if there's a disc and then goes back into the retracted position if it doesn't detect one. Hopefully, it's just a loose cable. If you take the top lid off and put a disc in, what does it do when you press on the lid sensors?
@Silver_-lq4sx9 ай бұрын
@FixMoreWasteLess the laser moves for a bit and stays there but I dont think the laser stays on, as you said, doesn't think the disc in in there
@suchandrew69627 ай бұрын
Tested with lid off and pressing both sensors down, the laser moves to towards the center but the disc doesn’t spin. Any advice on where to move next?
@FixMoreWasteLess7 ай бұрын
I'd check to see if the ribbon cables for the laser assembly are all well connected. Can you tell if the laser flashes on at all when it gets to the center?
@madgrinder067 ай бұрын
@@FixMoreWasteLess I am having the same issue that @suchandrew6962 is having and I can see the laser on mine flashing when it gets to the center but the disk does not spin. Any ideas or suggestions?
@edge10007 ай бұрын
mine starting doing this after cleaning the laser with rubbing alc with a q tip
@BladeEXE67 Жыл бұрын
unfortunately the drive still does nothing. I don't know if it's the drive itself, I may have to swap it to another ps2 but I don't know which ones are compatible. also my video out is only black and white for some reason.
@FixMoreWasteLess Жыл бұрын
Have you checked to see if it’s in rgb video output? Might be a reason it’s only showing black and white. As for the drive it could be a ribbon cable or motor in the assembly.
@BladeEXE67 Жыл бұрын
@@FixMoreWasteLess I have to properly check the drive maybe try it in a different console. I tried different video options still black and white, I use an original cable with a scart adapter and the other two ps2s display colour no problem.
@saikou914811 ай бұрын
Hello, quick question.. I bought a brand new sealed ps2 (9004 CB slim) I put my game in and it doesn’t read.. when i push the top little bit it will read the disc but don’t start it.. can u tell me what the issue is?
@saikou914811 ай бұрын
I might have to remove the dust from the laser but I can't imagine because the PlayStation is brand new, that’s so fukd up …
@FixMoreWasteLess11 ай бұрын
It could be the sensor for the lid. Different versions have the sensors in different places so it might not be in the same area as in the video. Does it spin only when you press down? If so it might just have some crud from sitting for so many years. I’d try some ipa on a q-tip to see if that helps. Amazing you found a sealed ps2. Pretty messed up it didn’t work right out the box.
@safewhisperer06safewhisper95 Жыл бұрын
Hi my ps2 slim the disc tray is not working it makes this ticking sound and it trys spinning a couple of times and it stops and says no disc in it is there a problem with the lazer to it
@FixMoreWasteLess Жыл бұрын
Possibly the laser. You could try cleaning the lens with some isopropyl alcohol to see if that helps. If not it might need to be replaced. I’d also recommend testing it with a CD and/or blue disc game or dvd depending on what you’ve been using. Sometimes when the lasers start to fail they manage to read one format and not others. To be honest I’ve had poor luck fixing PS2s with laser issues.
@jimmyju767 ай бұрын
am curious, your fix about the ribon on the lazer that scratches discs
@FixMoreWasteLess7 ай бұрын
If the adhesive’s started to come loose I’d try tapping it down but with enough slack that the laser can still move all the way to the center. Otherwise a new ribbon might be in order. It should hold the shape better and not curl up so much.
@dvozza4 Жыл бұрын
Do you do this as a service? I have 2 slim PS2’s slime both not working properly I would love to get fixed so I can use them again
@rynobucket11 ай бұрын
I do retro console repairs and just fixed a ps2 if you’re still in need of service for yours. I’m happy to help!
@randomvids820 Жыл бұрын
i have also have a ps2 slim and it works great my father said it was broken but everything worked fine. after i told him it was good he said that it could read burned discs with games on it for the ps2. is that normal?
@FixMoreWasteLess Жыл бұрын
There are a lot of mod chips out there that allow that functionality. I think it's also possible to play games burned to DVDs without modding, but I don't know much about that. Glad your PS2 slim didn't have any issues!
@Whyyy_Kayy...10 ай бұрын
Mine had the same exact problem I went to buy one and my friend was going to sell it to me for 40 bucks but when we tried it out in this house it wouldn't spend the disk so I ended up getting it for 20 after I brought it home and put something heavy on top of it it went ahead and read the p
@sayemabdullah8867 ай бұрын
if the black sensor is broke what can i do then?
@FixMoreWasteLess7 ай бұрын
The easiest thing to do is to just bridge the connection on the sensor not working. Here's a video showing that issue: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jtqGmdujqtvHZHk.html You can skip ahead to the 7min mark for the sensor bypass. You will need a soldering iron to do that.
@rickytsosie53236 ай бұрын
Fix mine. I did what you showed but nothing. Need a professional, I'll pay anything to play on my ps2 again.
@dustyrusty25729 ай бұрын
why does it play dvd movies but not the ps2 game?
@FixMoreWasteLess9 ай бұрын
Possible the laser in it is going bad. Sometimes they struggle to read certain disc types when that happens.
@saltierdongs77604 ай бұрын
I have this exact same problem, current fix for me is to just leave my ps2 upside down lol
@FixMoreWasteLess4 ай бұрын
Hey if it works it works right!
@Whyyy_Kayy...10 ай бұрын
Yep I'm not taking my depart I will just continue to deal with it all I got to do is put something heavy on top of it with my luck if I take it apart I'll break the damn thing
@FixMoreWasteLess10 ай бұрын
You could try some compressed air or something similar on the switch that’s not working and that might be enough to clean up the connection to where you don’t need the weight. You wouldn’t have to take it apart to do that.
@brandiefox1378Ай бұрын
Nice
@angeldiaz576 Жыл бұрын
I have a Slim PS2 with the same issue in this video ive bought on ebay or facebook marketplace, hopefully its just the sensors
@FixMoreWasteLess11 ай бұрын
Fingers crossed that’s all it is.
@nos-l1x Жыл бұрын
My ps2 slim dont read my games but it does read dvd movie and one ps1 game worked.
@FixMoreWasteLess Жыл бұрын
Sounds like your laser might be on its way out. Reading some formats and not others is a common issue when they’re failing.
@doubledragtap Жыл бұрын
Did you solve it, mate? Mine has the same issue. Only DVD movies and PS1 games.
@bsanchez3563 Жыл бұрын
Justvto note from research for anybody currious if it is a legit ps2.. the slim ps2 just plugs right in [on the new ones]... research says only 04 to 08 models need a power brick if they are slim however the new ones have a bigger area with purportedly scratch prone glossy area finisj vs just the strip being scratchy... however the 08 to 13 model year ps2 systems have not the ability to travel anywhere in the world without a outlet/voltage possibly even a frequency changer from 50 to 60hz or vice versa if you are outside of the ntsc u/c region
@bsanchez3563 Жыл бұрын
Oh also the phat ps2 also needs a voltage and/or outlet/frequency? Changer for traveling etc
@Obenfiquista81 Жыл бұрын
My console reads dvd games but not movies. Makes no sense lol
@FixMoreWasteLess Жыл бұрын
That is strange. I suppose given the choice I’d rather it read games over movies. Hopefully it’s not a sign of things to come.
@AJ_4207 ай бұрын
Hello mine did not spin the disc at all, even when I pushed both sensors down, the laser won’t move nor the disc. it also doesn’t help when you look up for answers and it does not show anything but this fucking video, so can you please help
@AJ_4207 ай бұрын
I’ve searched everywhere but my issue is not with the laser or reading the disc, it’s the disc not spinning itself even when I push both sensors
@FixMoreWasteLess7 ай бұрын
Could be the sensor has failed to the point even when you push it down it's not working. The back sensor does that a lot. If you have a multimeter you can put the two leads on opposite sides in continuity mode and see if it has continuity when you push the sensor down. If it doesn't then you can remove the sensor and bridge the connection.
@AJ_4207 ай бұрын
@@FixMoreWasteLess I used my multimeter and it was the back sensor. Thank you a lot
@4thgenelantra Жыл бұрын
Well got the screws out tried to take top plastic off and destroyed my ps2 👋
@FixMoreWasteLess Жыл бұрын
😬 did the top crack or something worse?
@Mj-lr7lz Жыл бұрын
Yea didnt work for me👎🏻
@FixMoreWasteLess Жыл бұрын
The connector might be too far gone. If you have a soldering iron you could try bridging the connectors. Check out this one if you want to see that. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iq51a6WezLWYmXk.html
@Kyle22oifer8 ай бұрын
Thanks friend! Jeremiah 29:11 - For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. God bless! Jesus is the way and saves! Psalms 62✝🤍