Playstation 2 Slim (PS2 SCPH-70x/90x) - Laser lens replacement

[@GadgetUK164]

Great job! Love that white PS2 slim - really nice looking!

[@RetroGameRevival]

Personally the best version of the slim is the Pink one I have, hahaha. Should've added all the colour variants in the video. The white one is really cool, but that SCPH-90000 has a different look which I feel is way more ahead of it's time (it's similar to the PS4), which I am really digging as well!

[@seguramlk]

Both 7xxxx and 9xxxx use the same lens?

[@Babi-d7j]

i have the same problem but even worse my lens is dirty and my disc is not spining at all i tried remove it and put it again it cant read the game so i will love to see that replacement

[@RetroGameRevival]

if its not spinning, double chevk if the switches for the lid are working, and if the switch for the lens’ home position works. in order for a disc to start, those all need to be engaged

[@Rettke]

I just installed the laser for a 75xxx and a 90xxx models and now no laser mechanism is spinning, not even the original one (which was spinning but having trouble reading discs)

[@Tezuk_25]

Hello. I bought new laser and removed solder blob but it still have problem to read discs. What else I can do? Thank You

[@tugboatwowiezowie]

ok cool. so If I understand correctly i dont need a JP specific lens. im a little confused cause i thought the region lock was some sort of optical thing maybe im wrong

[@RetroGameRevival]

no, lenses are all the same across regions. Region locks are software based, hence something like a modchip being able to override that ^_^

[@tugboatwowiezowie]

@@RetroGameRevival oh gotcha. thanks for the fast reply!

[@Fallingawayfromme1111]

My ps2 slim will only read blue disks and ps1 games.. I cleaned the lens and moved the potentiometer but only move the DVD potentiometer. I could turn it some more but afraid it will burn out the laser

[@RetroGameRevival]

big chance the laser is already burnt out in that case, you can quite easily replace them though, and through websites like AliExpress they can be found quite cheap!

[@Fallingawayfromme1111]

thank you.Should i order Without static protection or with, I dont have a solder iron

[@Levan4KGaming]

Nice video thinking about replacing my PS2 laser

[@guillegomez315]

I see that the whole module is selling on internet, and I want to replace it, but I don't know if is easy, the model is 70001

[@RetroGameRevival]

Guille Gomez should be rather easy! (more easy than the laser only) Just gotta be cautious with disconnecting the ribbon cables ^_^ Good luck!

[@cutemimi25]

​@RetroGameRevival Don't forget about the screws holding the laser assembly, they're so tiny you may need a magnetic Bowl and magnetic screwdriver.

[@GameTechRefuge]

70K Slim is really nice. Have a Modbo 5 chip sitting around, waiting to go into my 70K PS2 for months now. Holding off until I have better magnification, the wiring is tiny. There's also a mod for regulating power to the laser. Apparently they can overdraw and just kill themselves. Especially when playing backups.

[@lostganado]

Wow...this is why I love KZbin; not just the tutorials, but the comments that truly give you more insight-I will be keeping this comment in mind, as it reminded me of my original Ps3's drive eventually failing, but still playing ps1 games and DVDs 😅

[@seguramlk]

The self burning system is only present in the 50xxx series if I'm not mistaken

[@Captain_Dark]

Hell I replaced my laser but it keeps trying to go all the way to the back of the case

[@RetroGameRevival]

There's a tiny little switch at the back end where the laser slides, which should indicate the PS2 the laser shouldn't move any further. Worst case scenario, this is broken. However, in my findings I often find they are either simply dirty or the connector isn't seated properly (or a ribbon cable might have a tear in them). I would start of by reseating all the ribbon cables, confirming they are absolutely aligned and secured in their sockets. If possible, do a continuity test with a multimeter on each ribbon (this is a fair bit time consuming though). If it still fails, try using a cue-tip and some isopropyl alcohol and work that into the button slightly, making sure it evaporated before turning the machine on. You can also try some air from a spray can (or a compressor if you have one, just dont blast it with a full 20 bar, hahahha) to loosen any debris/dirt inside that. If all of the above fails, sadly you'd likely need a new laser assembly instead of just a laser replacement.

[@Captain_Dark]

@@RetroGameRevival I should have worded that correctly I will try this but I have replaced the laser assembly twice so i'm confused as to what could be wrong. It's the silver ps2 model 75001

[@RetroGameRevival]

@@Captain_Dark I knew what you meant, but if you have a look closely, you'll see there is a tiny switch there (on the assembly itself, not on the motherboard) which basically tells the PS2 to stop moving the motor for the laser. That's the one I am talking about you should try to clean :)

[@Captain_Dark]

@@RetroGameRevivalAwesome will give it a go today thanks!

[@retro-meister]

Do you know which laser the 79000 uses?

[@RetroGameRevival]

retro that should be the PVR-802W :)

[@jny78]

Is there soldering involed?

[@RetroGameRevival]

only a little bit. You have to remove the anti-static solder blob on the new laser. Other then that it’s really super easy, just a matter of removing screws and some ribbon cables (as always, just take your time and be gentle).

[@redelbluredelmai2750]

@@RetroGameRevival Sorry for the stupid question but.. Why do they put that anti-static blob? Do i make a mistake if i ask the seller to remove it for me? Unfortunately i can't solder and i don't have any equipment to do so.

[@RetroGameRevival]

There’s no such thing as stupid questions, only stupid answers ;) We’re all here to learn! I might be wrong, so if anyone reading this has a better understanding of why, please feel free to add a comment. That said, I believe it’s there to make sure there’s no accidental static discharge (from going your body for example) across the laser unit itself, which would potentially fry it before being able to use it. As for asking a seller to remove it, it’s generally not adviced, however, you could ask to get it shipped slightly more secure and in an ESD safe bag (likely pay extra, and have to take be willing to take the risk). Again; this would be at your own risk. Hope that makes you understand it a little better, if not you can always look up ESD (electrostatic discharge) on google or wikipedia to read more into it.

[@redelbluredelmai2750]

​@@RetroGameRevival Great.. That was fast! Thank you very much for the very detailed answer. 😁 Now i have a clear picture of the situation. I will think about it before i place my order. I have already tried adjusting the potentiometer checking with my tester but i had no luck so the only solution would be getting a new laser. I can only read CDs at the moment with my PS2 Slim. The Fat one, on the other hand, can read DVDs but not CDs. But i would like to use the Slim anyway for both CD/DVDs since it takes up less space on the shelf.

[@jorickearlbastian253]

Just installed a new lens but why does the disc spin slowly and because of it , it doesnt work

[@RetroGameRevival]

did you remove the anti-static solder joint before install? if so, it might be a DOA laser (Dead On Arrival - sometimes happens). Contact the seller for help would be the best advice I can give there.

[@CapTainBPMT]

My new replacement laser is moving all the way to the disc motor on start up, and then it continues to try to move forwards and create d aloud buzzing sound, any idea why?

[@RetroGameRevival]

Rizoch This sounds like a broken limit switch to me. Might be best off finding a complete replacement laser assembly/unit in that case, instead of the laser only

[@SurAuvers]

It could be that the potentiometers on the bottom are not adjusted correctly.

[@danielfernandezaguirre]

What happens if I don't remove the solder blob?

[@RetroGameRevival]

Daniel Fernández Aguirre I am actually not 100% sure? I would imagine it would cause a short circuit, and in the worst case burn out the laser. Best case is it simply doesnt work.

[@danielfernandezaguirre]

@@RetroGameRevival Crap,. I thought it was a matter of just replacing it, I'll buy a soldering iron and wick. Thanks for the video.

[@mikaelhauk]

Why would you need to do anything with the Anti-static solder blob?

[@RetroGameRevival]

it’s added by the manufacturer as means to prevent the laser from burning out due to electrostatic discharge during shipping/transit. You’ll have to remove it, otherwise it won’t work at all :)

[@CVicMagpantay]

Are there lens that can't be used for the 700 and at least 900?

[@RetroGameRevival]

I’m not sure actually. I usually look all the info up online, but it’s been a while, so can’t recall from the top of my head. Best way to find your specific version is to open it up, and find any model information printed on the laser assembly, and search with google for more information about it :)

[@CVicMagpantay]

@@RetroGameRevival Never opened my ps2 slim so I'm not sure i want to do so and the last one that foxed it seemed to have screwed up and put it in a ntsc-j case even though it does not play japanese region locked games as I believe ntsc-j does.

[@brianmiller7693]

How did you get the ps2 black slim open?

[@brianmiller7693]

Could you please respond to my question? Seeing that it's been 3 1/2 days since I placed my 1st question, and I gave no response! Wtf!!!!!

[@brianmiller7693]

Hoping to have a response soon!

[@deanfroley3008]

Sorry it’s a 10 day weight furry answers

[@brianmiller7693]

@@deanfroley3008 if you had any common sense you would know by now that I've moved on, and got myself a brand new one, and your comments means nothing, so go away, and quit annoying me.

[@game_whisperer1606]

Brian Miller classic Wtf!!!

[@DeadlyDominator]

Mine is Black PlayStation PS2 Slim SCPH 77004 is it the same?

[@RetroGameRevival]

Itz Ya Boi Rotkvica yep, same as the 9000x series!

[@faizanrizvi8659]

what is the reliability on the replacement lasers like?

[@RetroGameRevival]

I can honestly not say for sure, the old lasers are 20+ years old and some still work. The replacements in my case havent seen as much use as the originals either, as they arent being used as heavily anymore. But until now they’ve still worked without a problem. But I cant tell if that’s gonna last another 20 years obviously.. I hope so! hahaha

[@faizanrizvi8659]

@@RetroGameRevival Thank you for replying to my comment, I didn't know if I was gonna get one because the video was posted a while ago lol. Im definitely gonna order one of these soon. Some eBay sellers say that these are oem replacement parts. I mean in the past I have replaced some laser with broken ps2s on eBay but I just feel like having brand new laser is a lot better.

[@faizanrizvi8659]

@@RetroGameRevival Another quick question I don't know if this is fact or not but some people claim that earlier slim models are more reliable than the later ones I honestly don't have a clue. I've only just started getting into ps2s.

[@RetroGameRevival]

I had to think about that claim for a little bit. I have no evidence backing the following up, but from an engineering point of view, it can make a little sense.. ealier models have an external power supply, while the last one has that built in. That obviously comes with it’s own heat source when doing the power conversion. That heat inside the tiny housing of the slim, over time, could cause extra strain on the components, and thus wear a little extra. However, if you keep the console dust free and well ventilated (open it up if you buy one for a good clean), that should be negligible.

[@Juanguar]

ive noticed that there are several lens models how do i know which one fits mine ? i have a 90004

[@RetroGameRevival]

Had to google that again myself, hahaha. This forum has the answer, the 9000x is the same as 7700x :) www.gamespot.com/forums/games-discussion-1000000/laser-compatibility-for-ps2-29393977/

[@Juanguar]

@@RetroGameRevival awesome thanks for the quick answer

[@js.sunset]

I just bought a cheap "broken" PS2. I hope I can fix it with this video as a guide! Thank you!!

[@RetroGameRevival]

good luck! if you’ve got any questions, let me know :D

[@js.sunset]

Thanks! I just got the PS2 in the mail today. It seems it's a SCPH-90006-J model, which takes 220V AC power. I'm in NA (110V) outlet. Do I need a power transformer to step up to 220V?

[@RetroGameRevival]

It doesnt say 110~220v? I believe NTSC-J uses 110v (in certain regions) as well, so in theory it should just work as well.

[@js.sunset]

RetroGameRevival It says, "AC 220- 240v" on the sticker on the bottom. However, I took it apart and the underside of the internal power supply says, "input: 100-240v."

[@RetroGameRevival]

Nice! should work then, good luck, hope it’s as easy as replacing the laser (or was it bought untested? in that case I hope it works fine!)

[@Badle-fw6fw]

I ordered a new laser because it won’t play ps1 games. A lot of people are telling me that that will fix the problem. Cost me $20.

[@RetroGameRevival]

common issue indeed, it’s likely it wont play CD’s or cd-based PS2 games either (blue discs). good luck!