flynhi

The current domestic crisis is a dead Sony Playstation II.
When my ace video game player tries to load a game he gets a "Disk Read Error" message.
Any idea what this means or how to fix it?

munday

nothing he can do worth while, it actually costs more to fix it than buy a new one. sony openly has has repair program for this widespread prob with first gen ps2's, but they won't warranty. tell him to trade it in at EB games, they don't check most the time.

standup

.........maybe the Playstation needs a clean.........a Q-Tip and some isopropyl worked wonders on the "laser eye" on my old Sega Saturn and first Gen Playstation......

.......I know it's a longshot, but I can't stand the thought that someone out there isn't having any fun......... :cheers:

biff85ta

Why don't you fix it then.
http://www.cheatcc.com/ps2fix.html

SpyderD

DO NOT THROW IT OUT. This is a very common problem. There are tons of sites on the internet on how to fix it. Try Biffs link above.
That being said, I had the same problem and took it apart using the internet instructions and I couldn't fix mine. Mine was beyond repair. But it's worth a try.

Also - try different games. Some may read error, some may not.

JJ Deuce

Don't throw it out! My neighbor owns a TV/VCR/PC repair shop, and his bread and butter is repairing PS2s. It's around 35 bucks to fix it. I'm sure there's a shop in Austin that can handle it. Call around.

munday

okay how do i get the info without paying...

flynhi

Thanks mucho for your assistance. I cleaned the laser lens and it works like new! Domestic tranquility has temporarily returned.

C3 Forum is an amazing resource.

munday

how'd you do it? did you have to open it?

flynhi

Open the main case.
Open the hard drive.
Clean laser lens with ! tip slightly damp with Alcohol.
Let dry.
Reassemble.
Enjoy!

lostpatrolman

You should have just bought a new one and sent me your old one!