How to replace a dead/dying laser in a PlayStation 2 slim console (PS2)

[@Solid_Snack]

Very professional video. Thank you so much

[@SuperMarcoPolo7]

Do they sell replacement lasers with the solder blob already removed?

[@videogameexpert41]

Not that I’m aware of. It’s there to keep the laser safe from static electricity so it would be dangerous for a seller to ship them out without it.

[@alishacollins4208]

Can you use anything else to burn off that piece before putting it on?

[@videogameexpert41]

I wouldn’t try it. You can get a soldering iron for like $15 on Amazon. You can heat it up and literally swipe it across and it should come off.

[@buak809]

it's gonna be probably a dumb question but what's the reason for removing the soldering ball in a new laser?

[@videogameexpert41]

The solder is touching three different contacts which shorts the laser. Until you remove the solder and separate the contacts the laser will not operateZ

[@peterford9369]

Hi, good video. Do you think it's a good idea to replace the ribbon cable at this time? Considering many slim consoles ribbons scratch discs? I just bought a used 90001 series off eBay and it is leaving rings on many of my pristine discs. Thanks so much 👍👍

[@videogameexpert41]

Thank you for the kind words! You can definitely replace the ribbon cable if you’d like. It’s more than likely scratching the disc because it’s sticking up too far from the surface. You can try taping done the ribbon cable slightly. Make sure the laser can still fully move all the way forward and back however.

[@fdouglascarter]

Hi, thanks taking the time to put this together. Nice job and presentation. I followed the steps but I didn't do something correctly. When I tried to test, and powered on, the lense didn't stop moving up on the control bar. It's like the bracket on the right of the lenses isn't connected properly to the control bar or the lenses doesn't detect when it's needs to move back. Not sure if you have experienced something like that before.

[@videogameexpert41]

That sounds like it could be an issue with the ribbon cable that’s connected to the laser.

[@fdouglascarter]

Thanks@@videogameexpert41 I will re-check.

[@fdouglascarter]

i think I found the issue@@videogameexpert41 . I didn't have the laser seated properly on the left side.

[@isa123125]

I replaced the old laser (which could read CD games, but not DVD ones) with a new one off from ebay and it would read DVD games, but not CD ones so I just returned it and tried with a new one from Amazon. Sadly I just ended up screwing up one of the ribbon cables attached to the drive mechanism, so rn I am waiting for the new replacement and playing my old games on PC lmao. Hope this thing works with the replacement dawg

[@videogameexpert41]

I get replacement lasers from Amazon for about $20. They work about 75% of the time for CD and DVD games. If they don’t work I’m able to send them back for a replacement or refund and they only take about 1-2 days with Amazon Prime if that’s available to you.

[@isa123125]

@@videogameexpert41 Yes I do have Amazon Prime fortunately, it is very convenient when dealing with this kind of cheap/bad quality stuff

[@thecrtggamingchannel1727]

So I have a question so I want to play a game and all I have been able to get is it says reading disc how long should it take and is that really true for the game disc to take a long time to read

[@videogameexpert41]

Sounds like the laser needs to be replaced. It should read the disc before it gets to the main menu.

[@thecrtggamingchannel1727]

@@videogameexpert41 ok so clean the laser or get a new one

[@thecrtggamingchannel1727]

@@videogameexpert41 because I got a new game tmnt mutant Meelee and it says pal what does that mean and wher can I find the game tmnt mutant meele for the ps2 that is in the usa

[@videogameexpert41]

@@thecrtggamingchannel1727 you can definitely trying cleaning the lens first. Just be very careful and make sure you don’t push down too hard or scratch it at all.

[@videogameexpert41]

@thecrtggamingchannel1727 PAL means it will only play on a European console.

[@Subroutine403]

Removed old laser and blob on new one. Reinstalled exactly to video and it no longer moves or spins. Put the old laser back and now it does the same. It at least used to move I'm saddened.

[@videogameexpert41]

When you have the system open (depending on the model) there are two buttons that need to be pushed down in order for the laser to even activate. Make sure those are being pressed down when a disc is open. If the laser doesn’t move at all then there is more than likely a rip in the cable that is connected to the laser.

[@Subroutine403]

@@videogameexpert41 Update! I bought two more lasers. (Just in case) I installed the first one and everything is working perfectly now. Reads PS1 CD, PS2 CD, and PS2 DVD's and very quickly just like your video.

[@videogameexpert41]

@ that’s great!

[@user-pg3kc6jb3y]

Hello my friend, I have a playstation 2, brand scph 77004. I was surprised that it does not play discs, do you think what is the solution, should I replace the lens

[@videogameexpert41]

If you can hear the disc spinning when you close the case and it doesn’t read discs you should definitely replace the laser.

[@user-pg3kc6jb3y]

@@videogameexpert41

[@user-pg3kc6jb3y]

Yes, my friend, when closing the box, I hear the sound of Cd in a clear voice, but the disc is not read well This word the disc could not be read?

[@videogameexpert41]

Then this is exactly what you need to do!

[@user-pg3kc6jb3y]

@@videogameexpert41 I am from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and there are no stores that sell the PlayStation 2 lens, it must be ordered from ebay. Thank you, my friend 🌹

[@hafihashim]

Hi my disc spins fine but doesn't read disc what should i do ?

[@videogameexpert41]

You need to follow this video and replace the laser.

[@hafihashim]

@@videogameexpert41 but my laser works fine what might be the problem the disc ?

[@videogameexpert41]

@@hafihashim if it’s spinning but not reading, the laser is going out. There are two different lasers. One reads PS1 and blue PS2 Discs. The other laser reads clear PS2 games. When the lasers go out they usually stop playing one or the other and can still play the others just fine.

[@hafihashim]

@@videogameexpert41 how can i know if the laser is the problem because i could see it blinks when i touch the sensor , but my disc are very old so what do you think the problem is ?

[@videogameexpert41]

@@hafihashim even though the laser is unable to, it will still try and read the disc. Over time the laser becomes weak and will not read discs any longer.

[@OmegaVideoGameGod]

Thank you

[@videogameexpert41]

Of course! Glad I could be of help. Thank you for subscribing :)

[@fernandoezequielencina]

Video gane normal

[@TLKT11]

First

[@videogameexpert41]

Thanks for your suggestion. I hope you enjoyed the video!

[@luciferyt0098]

Hey are you on Instagram if yes then please send me a zoomed pic of you laser to check if your laser and my laser is same because I think my laser is broke so pls send me your acc thank you

[@videogameexpert41]

I do not have a Instagram. Almost all PS2 slim consoles share the same laser.

[@luciferyt0098]

@@videogameexpert41 no meant my laser is broken I think so I just wanna check if it is really broken or it is good just having dust but we'll you do not have insta so atleast put a pic in community

[@videogameexpert41]

@@luciferyt0098 I don’t have a PS2 slim at the moment and I have no lasers on hand.

[@luciferyt0098]

@@videogameexpert41 oh man ok thanks I think I gotta go to Sony for replacing it

[@DxrinENT]

​@videogameexpert41 none of the ps2 slim consoles have the same lasers there all slightly different with different model number names