PS2 Disc Read Error Solution | NO REPLACEMENT PARTS

This PlayStation 2 wouldn't read discs, but now it does. Hope it helps you out!
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[@FantasticQuack]

Quick note: I messed up describing the CD pot only as being game-specific and this is inaccurate. PS1 games are CD and PS2 games are primarily DVD, so it is important to adjust both depending on what games your PS2 is having trouble with. Cheers!

[@realitygaming7302]

Say my ps2 is getting no video what should I do

[@paleofolk]

Dont have a screwdriver small enough for thid process

[@DashRetro]

PS2 games are mostly DVDs. You can see the DVD logo on that Rayman disc, so it's a good thing you adjusted both!

[@FantasticQuack]

Someone else pointed that out too, my bad! Pinning a comment to clarify

[@digitalgord5694]

I don’t know how your channel hasn’t blown up! I’ve watched all your videos!

[@FantasticQuack]

Thanks for the support, glad you enjoy the vids!

[@digitalgord5694]

@@FantasticQuack ​ @FantasticQuack You should challenge @stezstix fix, @joeydoestech, and @tronicsfix to fix electronics without their usual tools like you did when camping ;-)

[@pinballwiz1854]

Great job with the video. Just wanted to add that many ps2 games are actually dvd discs. You can tell the difference based on color. Blue is cd and silver is dvd

[@FantasticQuack]

Thanks for the comment and pointing this out, my mind must have been on burned CD's when I recorded the audio.. I'll pin a comment to clarify on that, oops!

[@lpjetski8047]

Huge help thank you. I literally bought a brand new 400c laser replacement (no big deal as I’ve done a few laser replacements right?) just to find out it is only reading CDs. My dvd pot was way up in the 1400 range so I did an adjustment and now works perfectly

[@FantasticQuack]

Glad you got it working and that I could help, cheers!

[@TeamTechShock]

Just got a back up ps2 with this error. Thank you for the perfect video fam! Going to try and fix it

[@FantasticQuack]

Hope you can get it working!

[@redux_dt]

1.4k views?! Great video brother, learned some things! Thanks and keep makin vids!

[@FantasticQuack]

Too many or not enough? haha thanks man!

[@jaymesjmathias9390]

You are very right on in explaining/doing without presetting us up with pre-explanationing & also making it seem we will be doing brain surgery like work! I'm subbing after that and hope you have all other systems like 1st sega cd, saturn, 3do & the likes.

[@FantasticQuack]

I usually only work on broken stuff I find locally and sadly haven't come across the ones you mentioned yet, but when I do I'll make new videos for sure!

[@GoodVibeCollecting]

Dirty systems are usually a good sign the laser is just dirty. Did you try cleaning it before adjusting the pots? Fun fact, you only need to remove 6 of the 8 screws to remove the top. The ones you don't need to remove are the short screws underneath the rubber feet. If you want to disassemble the system further, then you need to remove those 2 other screws. Adjusting the pots is only a temporary fix and it will only get worse over time. The solution to this is to replace the laser buuuut...all the replacement lasers from China are crappy so it's kind of a lose/lose situation at this point.

[@FantasticQuack]

Yes I cleaned the lens as an early troubleshooting step that did not solve the problem. It will be along while before the pots drift into a bad range again, but you're right that it will happen, just like with a brand new one. Thanks for the comment!

[@vivoparatuamor]

this worked for a ps2 I bought on FB, Great Video , Thanks!

[@FantasticQuack]

Glad I could help!

[@bruzed23]

Solid walk-through!

[@FantasticQuack]

Thank you!

[@DeepFriedLettuce]

Thank you very much! I was able to repair my nephew's PS2!!!

[@FantasticQuack]

Glad I could help!

[@kevinosullivan1079]

Great video, thank you. Got my PS2 working tip top again.

[@FantasticQuack]

Glad to hear this helped you out, cheers!

[@kram4130]

Great video, very interesting

[@FantasticQuack]

Glad you enjoyed it, cheers!

[@calebroberson7408]

This fixed it thanks so much

[@FantasticQuack]

Glad to hear you got yours working!

[@PawelPSP1]

What version you have? AC socket is not typical. Normally both edges are rounded, in your case only one of them is. Is it 39001?

[@FantasticQuack]

I thought they all had one side squared off. It's a SCPH-39001

[@andrestapia1493]

Hi! Quick question and I know this video was made almost a year ago but do you remember how long it took for the game to boot up after the PS2 logo showed up? Mine doesn't have a disc read error for PS2 games (although I've noticed lately that mine tends to struggle a bit more with CD's) but I did notice that my PS2 tends to take a while before the game's logo or copyright screen boots up

[@FantasticQuack]

I wouldn't be surprised if it was 15-30s the load times on these older games are pretty wild

[@mvevitsis]

I would avoid using a vacuum near the laser assembly as they are rather sensitive to ESD.

[@FantasticQuack]

You can get an ESD vacuum if you're that worried about it. I think the risk here is pretty low.

[@jakewalker4556]

what do you do if the disc tray gets stuck in the ejected position? I powered it back on to get the tray in, but the bit that the disc sits on rises when I try to get the tray back in

[@FantasticQuack]

Have you tried pushing on the tray to close it? If you're in a disassembled stated and something is potentially bound up then I wouldn't recommend it, I don't know what state yours is in. I can say there are circumstances where the button does not work, but a manual push is enough to actuate the disc tray to close.

[@Arkadiy961]

Hi, same problem here. My ps2 slim reads 2 discs, and it doesn't read any other. Should I do the same thing as you did here, before buying a new laser head? Need some solid advice. Thanks

[@FantasticQuack]

If it turns out you need a new laser anyway then you have nothing to lose by trying the pot adjustment first, so I say go for it!

[@victorstk]

rayman 3 is also my favourite, but i played it on PC at the time

[@FantasticQuack]

A man of culture I see ;)

[@Mamouzzed]

Hi, when i opened the disk cover i found that the whole disk didn't have any screws holding it, is there any replacement screws for it or the average size of them so it can hold still atleast

[@FantasticQuack]

You should be able to buy a miscellaneous assortment of plastic-threading screws on amazon or another source and just pick the size that fits best. Here's an example (affiliate link): amzn.to/458TGfE

[@Mamouzzed]

@@FantasticQuack thanks my guy 👍

[@tattoosteveneo]

I’ve got 3 ps2’s that I’m going to try this one. I prefer the fat one more than the slim due to the cable on the slim always seems to rub the disks

[@FantasticQuack]

I prefer the fat one for no reason. Nostalgia maybe.. hope you can get it working again, cheers!

[@tattoosteveneo]

@@FantasticQuack well I bought a second hand one “for parts only” at a local shop. I’m having to swap some parts here and there. I’ll try to keep this posted on the details. Who knows it may work. But I could be out $20 but the knowledge gained is worth way more.

[@jacobrix113]

I’m not getting a disc read error on my new one but after the ps2 logo shows up the game never loads. Any idea what that may be

[@FantasticQuack]

Checking and readjusting the pots (like done in this vid) would be the first thing I'd try

[@1993VolkswagenPassatGLXVR6]

I got my ps2 for free, because it was junk, the trqay would not even open. I 3d printed new compenents for the tray in order for it to be able to open, but then the game would not load. due to that, I was frustrated, but it seems like this tutorialmwill help.

[@FantasticQuack]

Sounds like some dedication, I hope you can get it figured out!

[@1993VolkswagenPassatGLXVR6]

@@FantasticQuack It has been a bit of time, and it still won't work, the inside is a complete jumbled mess, and I now realize why I got it for free. I think there is only 1 thing to be done, which is to replace the entire disk drive.

[@areku2017]

after following and separating the disc tray, the console stopped receiving power. doed anyone know what i could've broken

[@FantasticQuack]

maybe something else just got unplugged? Hope you can get it figured out

[@SwellRhymes]

Bruhhh my ps2 is in the exact same condition missing face plate and all 🤣i already trust this video 100%

[@FantasticQuack]

I have another one in that same condition I haven't gotten to yet, lol that missing faceplate is sad but classic.

[@ButilkaRomm]

I just could not see how exactly is a potentiometer measured with you multimeter?

[@FantasticQuack]

watch from 3:47. I have probe 1 on the top left pin and probe 2 on the single bottom pin. Meter is set to resistance mode on auto range (so it decides what units to report based on the resistance it reads), in this case it is self-ranging to kohm as seen on the screen of the meter when I get a reading. In the first reading it says 1.4 kohm which is the same as 1400 ohm. Other meters might not have an auto function and you need to set the range manually. If you're not familiar with them I'd recommend just googling how to use a multimeter. Hope this helps.

[@majiidsalim1703]

Where in the world are you located? I have psp, that charges, but won't turn on. The orange light turns on everytime i plug it in, with the battery, but won't react to the on/off switch. I've opened the psp, and cleaned the switch, and unplugged and plugged the power cables, still nothing. Heeelp meee

[@FantasticQuack]

I'm in Minneapolis, feel free to email or IG me

[@jaymesjmathias9390]

2:50 book marked for later use.😊

[@FantasticQuack]

Hope it helps, cheers!

[@kimberlyaddleman2233]

What do I do if it only wants to read one game?Just one all the rest of them it won't read

[@FantasticQuack]

I would check the potentiometer(s) and adjust as needed

[@josephtulk499]

I baught a mint PS2 for 20 bucks on marketplace my childhood one is beat. I've never cracked it open hahaha still works perfectly the disk tray always crunches but it works

[@FantasticQuack]

Nice! Yeah they can get a little crunchy over time with dust and lubrication wearing off, but if it works it works!

[@eryko1234]

What if my disco isn't moving at all The PS2 acts Like the disc was never there

[@FantasticQuack]

I'd start by cleaning out dust and checking the potentiometers. I know at least for Gamecube if the pots are too far out the disc wont spin at all. Sometimes the solder connections on the pots themselves can become open/intermittent and reflowing those joints can solve that problem. Hard to say for sure without being able to troubleshoot it myself but I hope you can find the problem and get it fixed!

[@lifeisgood41510]

How much to repair my ps2? It doesn't even get to the can't read disc screen but it does acknowledge the present of my memory card. Maybe the motor isn't working. What next my friend.

[@FantasticQuack]

I do repairs, but unless it's local, typically only for handhelds due to high shipping cost for large items like these--people don't want to pay it. Can you hear the disc spinning? It might still be that a pot adjustment could fix your problem. It's hard to give any concrete advice in this instance without being able to troubleshoot it myself.

[@lifeisgood41510]

@FantasticQuack No, I can't hear the disc spinning at all. I have a small ps2 and the big ps2, and neither of them spin. Any suggested ideas? Repair, or just replace them?

[@KOSPman]

Tried this out, my laser doesn’t shoot the laser anymore, any help?

[@KOSPman]

I broke the ribbon cable 🤦‍♂️

[@FantasticQuack]

Oh no! what went wrong?

[@KOSPman]

@@FantasticQuack Ribbon cable bent and snapped, ordered a replacement and it works perfectly now! The gear that moves the laser is a bit messed up, but games read now

[@riskmaster7480]

Man this is a good video but to do it yourself seems a bit much it feels like I’m going to kill something on my system and have it not working at all

[@FantasticQuack]

That feeling is in the back of my mind every time I attempt to fix something so you're not alone!

[@G_T_X_]

Bro please fix Error format disk.. in video

[@FantasticQuack]

I don't know what you mean by this

[@jegesmedve0970]

I made this now my PS2 DVD drive wont open or close...the led isn't blinking either

[@Mr-zaeim]

You did something wrong while disassembling or reassembling the device

[@FantasticQuack]

Recheck your work step by step, it sounds like something was missed or placed in the wrong spot

[@jegesmedve0970]

@@FantasticQuack i fixed it, still cant read any DVD and CD sometimes T-T

[@JosephGaddis]

Can u do a video on a slim ps2

[@FantasticQuack]

As soon as I come across a broken one I gladly would!

[@august7583]

Cool! Mine is having the same problem. Disc reading error.

[@JEFE_THE_GOAT]

YOU CAN ROTATE THE PS LOGO??????

[@FantasticQuack]

I just learned this within the last couple years myself, mind blown!

[@samanimeguy23]

I'll try this 😂😂❤❤❤

[@FantasticQuack]

Hope you can get yours working!

[@georgevincent1834]

Screw this. It's easier to replace the whole damn unit.

[@FantasticQuack]

How to fix a ps2: buy a new one 🤣

[@T-Dog1]

its still not able to read the disc :/

[@FantasticQuack]

What are the pot readings? Might have a failed optical drive and need to replace

[@amritpalhh9836]

Ur awesome

[@FantasticQuack]

Thank you!

[@sendmefartvids]

Hi, voltage on my dvd potentiometer is reading all over the place. Does the whole assembly need replaced?

[@FantasticQuack]

That usually indicates an intermittent connection. I would reflow the solder joints and see if you get a more stable reading after that. I have to do this on more than 50% of the consoles I do pot adjustments on.